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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1882 p4p, 844 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 257 p4p, 117 weight class). Saul Goodman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pat Yaj's chin.
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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 36 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Yaj throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj motions for Goodman to come forward. Yaj throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Goodman throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Yaj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Yaj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Yaj avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj slips under a jab.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a leg kick.
Yaj blocks a leg kick.
Yaj was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yaj throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman misses the jab.
Yaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj keeps Goodman at a distance using the push kick.
Yaj throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodman counters with a nice body kick.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Yaj checks it.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Goodman misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
Yaj slips a straight right by Goodman.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yaj might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yaj 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.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Yaj thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Goodman slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yaj misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Yaj in the body.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman slips under a jab from Yaj.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yaj has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Yaj tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman trying to control the position but instead, Yaj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodman into the cage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
A short left from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yaj works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Yaj looking to stall.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj is working Goodman over against the cage.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj slips under a jab from Goodman.
Yaj appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Yaj misses
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands an overhand right.
Goodman throws a lazy body kick
and Yaj counters with a one-two to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Yaj jumps back.
Goodman cracks Yaj with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman tries a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Yaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Yaj backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yaj. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Yaj is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj thows a body kick. Goodman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Yaj lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Yaj tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Yaj's body. Yaj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yaj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pat Yaj spoke after the fight, saying 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 1145 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Mini Stipe (ranked 61 p4p, 137 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Stipe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narz pushes Stipe up against the cage in a clinch.
Narz tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Stipe controls the action.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stipe has picked Narz up - he's going for a ride! Stipe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Narz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe misses with a straight right.
Narz throws a low kick, looking for Stipe's leg but Stipe calmly moves out of range.
Stipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Stipe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narz to score with a decent uppercut.
Stipe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Stipe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Narz.
Nice shot lands for Narz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Stipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Narz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Narz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz jabs Stipe right on the nose. Stipe blinks but takes it well.
Narz misses with a head kick.
Stipe keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Narz on his heels. He'll look to pass Narz's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz wants to hit a sweep here but Stipe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Narz there!
Stipe with good strikes from the mount here!
Narz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Narz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stipe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Narz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Narz.
Stipe trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Stipe stands up over Narz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Stipe stops Narz from standing up.
Narz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stipe's guard.
Narz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stipe keeps working.
Stipe trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe moves into full guard.
Stipe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Narz wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Stipe connects with a couple of short punches.
Narz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Stipe postures up.
Stipe postures up in Narz's guard and throws a big left but Narz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Narz's brow.
Narz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stipe is in close to Narz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe is in close to Narz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Narz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stipe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Narz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Narz trying to control but Stipe is having none of it.
Narz prevents Stipe from getting the reversal.
Narz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stipe is looking to escape.
Stipe can't escape the position.
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 Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Narz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stipe. That did some damage!
Narz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
Stipe misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Narz.
Narz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Narz connects with the punch.
Narz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stipe's head backwards.
Stipe lands a jab to the head.
Narz lands with a kick to the temple. Stipe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Narz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Narz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narz moves away from the strike by Stipe.
Narz throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
Narz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Narz connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe with a nice cross.
Narz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stipe in his tracks.
Stipe needs to keep his hands up - Narz had a free shot at his head there.
Stipe motions for Narz to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, jab by Narz - just one landing.
Narz throws the left hand but Stipe avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stipe. That's going to slow Narz down.
Narz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Narz lands a nice shot that snaps Stipe's head back.
Stipe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe with the inside leg kick.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stipe throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Stipe slips under a jab.
Stipe needs to keep his hands up - Narz had a free shot at his head there.
Stipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Narz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stipe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Narz 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.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Stipe's head back.
Stipe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narz counters with a nice body shot.
Narz misses with a low kick as Stipe jumps back.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe takes one on the button.
Stipe 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.
Narz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peter Narz is winning the standup battle so far.
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stipe's sensitive parts.
Stipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narz throws a front kick aimed at Stipe's knee but Stipe avoids it well.
Stipe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Narz wants to clinch but Stipe slips to the side
and Stipe counters with a three punch combo that has Narz backing up. Narz nods at Stipe to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Narz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stipe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe checks a low kick from Narz.
Stipe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stipe.
Stipe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Stipe closes the distance and clinches up with Narz, looking for a takedown. Stipe pushes Narz against the cage but Narz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Narz checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Narz.
Stipe has a takedown stuffed.
Narz wants to slow Stipe down by chopping away at his legs.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Narz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stipe misses with a few strikes there.
Narz lands with a straight right. Stipe didn't see that one coming.
Narz throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
Narz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stipe can do to turn this around?
Narz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Narz.
Narz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stipe counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
A telegraphed right hand from Narz misses the target.
Narz cracks Stipe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stipe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stipe showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stipe is working away from the top position though.
Stipe is trying to control. Narz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Narz wants to get back to full guard.
Narz is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stipe connects with a nice short shot to Narz's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stipe lands a nice short elbow.
Narz taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Narz tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stipe passes into side control, despite Narz's attempt to control the position.
Narz is looking to regain half guard here but Stipe keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Stipe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Narz.
Narz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stipe takes a step back to recover.
Narz throws a hook but Stipe avoids it easily.
Stipe lands a head kick!
Narz misses with a low kick.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Narz throws a leg kick but Stipe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Narz misses its intended target.
Narz misses with a low kick.
Narz clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with some punches.
Narz lands with a left to the head.
Stipe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Narz prevents it.
Stipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stipe or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stipe.
Narz is leaning against Stipe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stipe wants to stall.
Stipe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Narz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stipe missing with strikes from the back.
Narz breaks Stipe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Narz from controlling successfully.
Narz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipe is looking for a triangle but Narz pushes his legs off easily.
Narz preventing the sweep.
Narz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Narz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stipe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Narz manages to pass to mount!
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Narz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz working the ground and pound effectively.
Stipe is looking to improve his position but Narz isn't that keen on the idea.
Mini Stipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz working for a guillotine from mount but Stipe is in no mood to give up.
Stipe is trying desperately to improve position.
Narz wants to control the pace but Stipe is squirming around nicely.
Narz prevents Stipe from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Narz swings widly with a right hand
and Stipe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Narz.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Narz.
Nice body kick there by Narz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Narz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stipe.
Narz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Narz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narz scores with a nice strike.
Stipe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Narz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stipe motions for Narz to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narz misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
Peter Narz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry McCockiner (ranked 721 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Gurgen Davidyan (ranked 103 p4p, 141 weight class). McCockiner comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell to Cheyenn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurgen Davidyan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Davidyan blocks the leg kick.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCockiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Davidyan moves out of range easily.
Davidyan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCockiner under the eye.
Davidyan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Davidyan. McCockiner shrugs it off though.
Davidyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a low kick, right behind Davidyan 's knee.
McCockiner lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidyan. Davidyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidyan clinches up against the cage.
McCockiner lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCockiner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davidyan or not.
Davidyan blocks a body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from McCockiner.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCockiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCockiner gets through Davidyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCockiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCockiner.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCockiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCockiner lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from McCockiner.
Davidyan looks winded!
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 left hand lands to the body for McCockiner.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCockiner.
Davidyan blocks a body shot from McCockiner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCockiner's elbow.
McCockiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan checks a low kick from McCockiner.
Davidyan throws a body kick that misses
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCockiner tried to score with a low kick but Davidyan checks it.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCockiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidyan scores with the left hand. McCockiner knows he should have avoided that one.
Davidyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards.
McCockiner slips a straight right by Davidyan.
McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
McCockiner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCockiner tries to clinch there but Davidyan circles away.
McCockiner backing away here, and Davidyan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davidyan tries to land a front kick but McCockiner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by McCockiner.
An attempted straight right counter from McCockiner misses the target.
Davidyan throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily.
Davidyan lands a jab to McCockiner's midsection.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
McCockiner tried to counter with a leg kick but Davidyan avoided it.
Davidyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCockiner throws a low kick, looking for Davidyan's leg but Davidyan calmly moves out of range.
Davidyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davidyan throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
McCockiner walks into a stiff left hand from Davidyan.
McCockiner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidyan swings for the body but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan digs a good hook to McCockiner's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCockiner connects with a crisp jab.
McCockiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidyan scores with a hook.
McCockiner slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidyan.
McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCockiner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCockiner misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCockiner throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davidyan throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCockiner counters with a nice body kick.
Davidyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCockiner.
Davidyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gurgen Davidyan 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.
Davidyan scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one.
McCockiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan throws the kick towards the body but McCockiner avoids it.
McCockiner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davidyan instigates a clinch.
McCockiner lands a shoulder strike.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCockiner digs a right hand underneath Davidyan's ribcage. Davidyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCockiner scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCockiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCockiner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davidyan up against the cage.
McCockiner scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidyan is trying to force a seperation but McCockiner has the dominant position.
McCockiner trying to land knees to the body.
McCockiner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCockiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
McCockiner tries to throw a body punch but Davidyan avoids it by throwing McCockiner back against the cage.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barry McCockiner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidyan throws a body kick that misses.
As Davidyan backs away, McCockiner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davidyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davidyan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCockiner lands a body shot.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCockiner misses with a wild body shot.
McCockiner moves out of range as Davidyan throws a body kick.
McCockiner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidyan looks to throw the jab but McCockiner is out of range.
McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears McCockiner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Davidyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Davidyan misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCockiner walks into a left hand.
McCockiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCockiner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
McCockiner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as McCockiner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davidyan doesn't seem phased though.
McCockiner throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidyan's sensitive parts.
McCockiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCockiner misses with a straight left.
McCockiner fakes the leg kick and cracks Davidyan in the body.
McCockiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a hook
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCockiner throws a leg kick
and Davidyan counters with a left to the body.
McCockiner wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davidyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCockiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCockiner walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner.
McCockiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner throws a leg kick but Davidyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCockiner misses with a low kick.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McCockiner is looking to chop away at Davidyan's legs.
McCockiner circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCockiner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCockiner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but McCockiner slips the punch.
It looked like McCockiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCockiner misses with a double jab.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body
and McCockiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. McCockiner catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Davidyan is rocked!
McCockiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
McCockiner is looking to counter the offense by Davidyan and move into the clinch.
Davidyan is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davidyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCockiner's head.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
McCockiner is looking for a counter combo.
McCockiner drops Davidyan with a straight right hand, right on the button! McCockiner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!
A victorious Barry McCockiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 660 p4p, 689 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 91 p4p, 93 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kurosaki.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosaki. Kurosaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Kurosaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a head shot.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Kurosaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
Kurosaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbosa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Kurosaki connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki connects with a jab.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to clinch.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Barbosa misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
As Kurosaki backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurosaki! But no joy.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurosaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Jab by Kurosaki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the head.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki with a hook.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa 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.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Kurosaki moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosaki's efforts to push away.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurosaki with a jab.
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa lands a left and a right that send Kurosaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbosa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kurosaki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Kurosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurosaki - that will leave a mark!
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurosaki rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki letting Barbosa take a breather here.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurosaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 574 p4p, 787 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 88 p4p, 118 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Snowdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowdon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Snowdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Snowdon avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Snowdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Snowdon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snowdon throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Snowdon only half commits.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Snowdon coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Snowdon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Snowdon had a free shot at his head there.
Snowdon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov has one foot on Snowdon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Snowdon's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Snowdon moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Snowdon's ribcage but misses.
Snowdon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Snowdon connects with a nice looking jab.
Snowdon throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Snowdon clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Snowdon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Snowdon moves away and avoids it.
Snowdon missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snowdon thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snowdon closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Snowdon pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snowdon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snowdon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with the body kick
and Snowdon counters with a nice uppercut.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Snowdon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Snowdon finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Snowdon. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snowdon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Snowdon shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Snowdon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Snowdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snowdon looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuznetsov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Snowdon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kuznetsov works on Snowdon's body with a couple of short punches.
Snowdon blocks an uppercut.
Snowdon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Snowdon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Snowdon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Snowdon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snowdon lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snowdon.
Snowdon lands a jab to the nose.
Snowdon misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov lands a big head kick that sends Snowdon tumbling to the mat! Kuznetsov takes a step backwards and waves Snowdon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Snowdon is rocked!
Snowdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Snowdon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snowdon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznetsov pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snowdon throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov sends Snowdon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kuznetsov is motioning to the referee to let Snowdon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Snowdon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snowdon clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snowdon seems to have got his legs back now.
Snowdon looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
A big left from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuznetsov is looking to advance position but Snowdon won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetsov in particular looking to stall.
Snowdon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowdon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to get up but he can't break Snowdon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuznetsov stands up from Snowdon's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice combination there by Snowdon.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Snowdon. Snowdon gets slowly back to his feet.
Snowdon moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snowdon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Snowdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Snowdon throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Snowdon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Snowdon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is taking a breather. Kuznetsov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snowdon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snowdon tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetsov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is controlling the pace.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Snowdon sits in half guard.
Snowdon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snowdon moves away.
Snowdon blocks the body kick.
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.
Snowdon throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Snowdon throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snowdon moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Snowdon moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Snowdon's midsection.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Snowdon moved out of range nicely.
Snowdon looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Snowdon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snowdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Snowdon moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov cracks Snowdon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kuznetsov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Snowdon to stand back up!
Snowdon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but Snowdon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov keeps Snowdon at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snowdon. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Snowdon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snowdon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Snowdon on that attempt.
Snowdon is looking to land body kicks.
Snowdon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon misses with a looping right.
Snowdon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuznetsov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuznetsov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuznetsov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov leaves Snowdon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Snowdon.
Snowdon looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Snowdon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snowdon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowdon trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov has control of Snowdon's left arm, preventing Snowdon from doing any damage.
Snowdon trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
William Snowdon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin Kuznetsov 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.
Snowdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Snowdon from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snowdon is controlling him.
Snowdon won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snowdon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to keep a closed guard but Snowdon is proving a slippery customer.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetsov has his hands on Snowdon's head, controlling the position.
Snowdon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice cross by Snowdon.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Snowdon misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Snowdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snowdon missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snowdon shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snowdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
Snowdon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snowdons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Snowdon.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 1074 p4p, 580 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 147 p4p, 83 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubenstein misses the target.
Rubenstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and Rubenstein counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to Rubenstein's midsection.
Rubenstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch
and Rubenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes Jr sizes up Rubenstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubenstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Rubenstein misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmes Jr has Rubenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Rubenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubenstein working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubenstein or not.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubenstein manages to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch but Rubenstein is avoiding it.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rubenstein avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr has closed the distance and engaged Rubenstein in a clinch.
Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes Jr, as that shot connected.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot
letting Rubenstein counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubenstein is able to avoid easily.
Rubenstein tries to move into range but Holmes Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes Jr misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Rubenstein. Beautiful body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Rubenstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rubenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rubenstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Rubenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rubenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubenstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubenstein.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Rubenstein moves to the side
and Rubenstein counters with a nice body shot.
Rubenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Rubenstein circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Holmes Jr drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rubenstein follows Holmes Jr to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Spinks (ranked 567 p4p, 250 weight class) and Wilson Brooks (ranked 86 p4p, 42 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilson Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Spinks.
Brooks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spinks scores with a nice right hand.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spinks. That's going to slow Brooks down.
Spinks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spinks circles away quickly and effectively.
Spinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brooks counters with a right hand to the body.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Brooks misses.
A nice leg kick from Spinks, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks throws a front kick aimed at Brooks's knee but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Brooks checks a low kick from Spinks.
Brooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spinks misses the jab.
Spinks connects with a right hand. Brooks shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks lands with a hook. Brooks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brooks cracks Spinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spinks.
Brooks throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks thuds his right hand into Brooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Spinks as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Brooks is out of range.
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
No luck for Spinks with that takedown attempt.
Brooks dips to his left and cracks Spinks with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks misses with a shot to the body
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Spinks throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Spinks avoids it with no problem.
Spinks cracks Brooks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spinks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spinks.
A low kick lands for Spinks.
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spinks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spinks.
Spinks throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Brooks.
Spinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brooks is out of range.
Brooks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brooks unleashes a big counter combination but Spinks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spinks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Spinks - just one landing.
Spinks misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Spinks cracks Brooks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinks.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brooks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Spinks.
A little jabbing left from Brooks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brooks takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spinks cracks Brooks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spinks cracks Brooks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Spinks has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spinks lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Spinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spinks throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brooks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spinks connects with a single shot there.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinks looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
A little jabbing left from Brooks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spinks misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spinks throws a big shot that misses.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks digs a good body shot into Brooks's ribs.
Spinks's corner calls for a 1-2. Spinks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spinks.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Spinks lands a body shot.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spinks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Jackson Spinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spinks. That's going to slow Brooks down.
Spinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brooks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spinks connects with a nice looking jab.
Spinks has managed to clinch.
Spinks works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Spinks has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spinks.
Spinks misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spinks pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spinks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spinks misses with a punch on the inside.
Spinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Spinks has the dominant position.
Spinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spinks.
Spinks lands a right hand.
Brooks wants to break free but Spinks has control.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Spinks - just one landing.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Spinks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Brooks moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks feints and then cracks Brooks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brooks down.
Spinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spinks.
Brooks lands a jab to Spinks's midsection.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Spinks throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
As Brooks backs away, Spinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks throws a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Brooks there.
Spinks walks into a straight right hand from Brooks.
A nice leg kick from Spinks, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brooks blocks a low kick nicely.
Spinks lands a head shot.
Spinks throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Spinks thuds his right hand into Brooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spinks tried to score with a low kick but Brooks checks it.
Spinks throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks.
Brooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Spinks avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Spinks avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Brooks scores with a four punch combination!
Spinks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Brooks - just one landing.
A big right from Spinks misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
Brooks checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks lands with a kick to the temple. Brooks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brooks misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks misses with a hook.
Spinks defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Spinks.
Brooks counters with a body kick.
Brooks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks tries a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Brooks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpinks.
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
That kick from Spinks tenderised Brooks's leg. Brooks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brooks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spinks.
Spinks defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spinks checks it well.
Spinks cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Spinks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks throws a right hand that misses
and Spinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spinks connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Spinks throws an off balance right hand
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Spinks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks misses with a body shot.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spinks takes one to the chin there.
Spinks is rocked!
Spinks scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Spinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spinks clobbers Brooks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spinks seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brooks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spinks - the referee stops the clock and Brooks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spinks. Brooks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks.
Brooks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spinks thuds a left hand into Brooks's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks connects with a single shot there.
Spinks misses with a right hand
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks misses the jab.
Spinks lands with a right hand.
Spinks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spinks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Brooks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Spinks misses with an uppercut
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
and Brooks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Spinks! He's just covering up as Brooks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Brooks!
A relieved looking Wilson Brooks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 283 p4p, 125 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 44 p4p, 23 weight class). Moore's entrance music is Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. A fine choice. Carl Moore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Whymer tries a head kick but it misses.
Whymer walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whymer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whymer is looking for a sweep.
Moore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whymer keeps trying to improve his position.
Moore in the domination position with Whymer hanging on.
Moore tries to move into full mount but can't pass Whymer's legs.
Moore in side control, throwing shots but Whymer defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore scoring with punches from side control.
Moore in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Moore advances to full mount.
Moore thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moore with shots to the head and body - Whymer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Whymer's face.
Whymer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whymer blocking the ground and pound.
Whymer is bucking up trying to escape but Moore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer wants to control but Moore is having none of it.
Moore throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Moore thowing shots but they're missing.
Moore misses with a head shot.
Whymer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moore lands a heavy elbow.
Whymer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Whymer manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to pass to full mount but Whymer defends it.
Whymer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whymer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moore is nestled in close to Whymer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moore wants to pass to mount but Whymer is defending the position.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is just content to waste time from the top position. Whymer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Whymer is adopting a defensive guard.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whymer is keeping the position for now.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Carl Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whymer as he jumps to the side.
Moore backing away here, and Whymer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whymer is keeping the position for now.
Carl Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whymer can do to turn this around?
Whymer is pulling down on Moore's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Whymer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whymer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Whymer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Whymer, which made it look bad.
Whymer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whymer cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Moore dives in and scores a takedown into Whymer's guard.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore wants to control from the top but Whymer keeps moving.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore slips nicely into half guard.
Moore wants to free his trapped foot but Whymer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moore throwing shots but Whymer is blocking nicely.
Moore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moore.
Moore trying to control from Whymer's half guard. Whymer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Moore's cut.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer connects with a leg kick.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore gets the takedown into side control.
Whymer sneaks out the side door and pushes Moore away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Whymer lands a big head kick that sends Moore tumbling to the mat! Whymer takes a step backwards and waves Moore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moore is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore glances at the clock... BAM! Whymer nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Moore crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Moore is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Just Whymer!
Just Whymer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Carl Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 97 p4p, 76 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 15 p4p, 12 weight class). Polliisi Partio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dagestanskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Dagestanskiy misses.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Dagestanskiy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dagestanskiy throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dagestanskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Nice takedown defense from Partio. No joy for Dagestanskiy on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio cracks Dagestanskiy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dagestanskiy looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partio's head.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dagestanskiy rushes Partio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dagestanskiy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Partio is trying to break the clinch but Dagestanskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Dagestanskiy throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Partio catches Dagestanskiy right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Dagestanskiy misses.
Dagestanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Dagestanskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dagestanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio throws a series of punches but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dagestanskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagestanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Dagestanskiy lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
Dagestanskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dagestanskiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Dagestanskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a double jab
letting Dagestanskiy counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Partio misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dagestanskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio lands a jab to Dagestanskiy's midsection.
A left lands for Partio.
Dagestanskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
Partio slaps away a takedown attempt from Dagestanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dagestanskiy checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dagestanskiy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Dagestanskiy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dagestanskiy.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Dagestanskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dagestanskiy.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dagestanskiy's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagestanskiy lands a jab to the head.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio misses with a combination
and Dagestanskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Partio misses with a head kick.
A jab from Dagestanskiy misses.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Dagestanskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dagestanskiy misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Partio finds it's target.
Partio misses with a hook. Dagestanskiy ducked under it nicely.
Dagestanskiy is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagestanskiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partio tries to avoid it but Dagestanskiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partio to the ground. Partio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaba Dagestanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio lands a jab to Dagestanskiy's midsection.
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagestanskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dagestanskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio swings for the body but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio throws out a powerful jab.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy avoids the body shot from Partio.
Dagestanskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dagestanskiy moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio scores with a jab. Dagestanskiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagestanskiy has managed to clinch.
Dagestanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Dagestanskiy blocks a body shot from Partio.
Dagestanskiy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dagestanskiy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dagestanskiy is on top in guard.
Dagestanskiy preventing the sweep.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagestanskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dagestanskiy is in close to Partio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dagestanskiy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes but missing.
Partio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dagestanskiy defends well.
Dagestanskiy connects with a couple of short punches.
Partio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagestanskiy chips away with some ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy landing some decent shots from guard.
Dagestanskiy passes Partio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dagestanskiy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Partio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dagestanskiy working Partio over with strikes.
Dagestanskiy lands with a punch from half guard.
Dagestanskiy throwing shots but Partio is blocking nicely.
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dagestanskiy lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio won't allow Dagestanskiy to pass to mount.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Dagestanskiy has control of the leg.
Dagestanskiy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Partio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dagestanskiy there.
Partio is not content to let Dagestanskiy control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dagestanskiy connects with a nice short shot to Partio's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Dagestanskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Dagestanskiy.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dagestanskiy throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Dagestanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dagestanskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dagestanskiy is looking to counter punch.
Dagestanskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Partio dodges the punch combination from Dagestanskiy.
Polliisi Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Partio throws a right and a left that Dagestanskiy avoids nicely.
Dagestanskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dagestanskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio avoids the body shot from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dagestanskiy momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Partio's corner calls for a 1-2. Partio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dagestanskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Dagestanskiy misses.
Dagestanskiy looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Dagestanskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio punishes Dagestanskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dagestanskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dagestanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dagestanskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio lands a jab.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dagestanskiy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dagestanskiy looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Dagestanskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partio finds it's way round the side to connect with Dagestanskiy's head.
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Dagestanskiy scores with a jab.
Dagestanskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Partio throws out a counter right but Dagestanskiy avoids it with no problem.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Dagestanskiy is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagestanskiy.
Partio swings for the body but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dagestanskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dagestanskiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Partio.
Dagestanskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Dagestanskiy misses with a right hand
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Dagestanskiy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Dagestanskiy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dagestanskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Partio avoids the body shot from Dagestanskiy.
Partio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Dagestanskiy moves his leg out of the way.
Partio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dagestanskiy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partio swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaba Dagestanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a big counter combination but Partio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dagestanskiy is looking to counter punch.
Partio thumps Dagestanskiy with a low kick.
Good work by Dagestanskiy as he checks the leg kick.
Dagestanskiy defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio slips a straight right by Dagestanskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polliisi Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partio 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polliisi Partio!
After the fight, Polliisi Partio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 86 p4p, 161 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi (ranked 14 p4p, 28 weight class). Garibaldi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Resist and Bite - Sabaton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garibaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gravas finds it's way round the side to connect with Garibaldi's head.
Good exchange - Garibaldi coming out on top.
Garibaldi misses the shot to the body.
Gravas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravas .
Garibaldi throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Gravas .
Gravas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gravas as he connects with a hook.
Garibaldi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Garibaldi moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Gravas misses with an uppercut.
Garibaldi throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Gravas .
Garibaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garibaldi misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Garibaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Gravas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garibaldi.
Gravas throws a push kick but Garibaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Gravas checks a low kick from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tries to clinch there but Gravas circles away.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garibaldi wants to counter the offense by Gravas and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Gravas misses.
Garibaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Gravas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garibaldi is able to avoid easily.
Garibaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Garibaldi finds it's way through Gravas 's defenses.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi stuns Gravas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garibaldi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas thows a leg kick but Garibaldi checks it
and Garibaldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garibaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gravas or not.
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Garibaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Garibaldi fails to land.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi pulls guard successfully.
Garibaldi managing to control the position.
Garibaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garibaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gravas is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garibaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Gravas pushes his legs off easily.
Gravas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garibaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gravas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gravas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garibaldi trying to keep a closed guard but Gravas is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garibaldi has his foot on Gravas 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gravas works his way back into a safe position though.
Gravas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravas is pushing down on Garibaldi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garibaldi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gravas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gravas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garibaldi defends it well.
Garibaldi wants to get back to full guard.
Garibaldi is looking to control Gravas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garibaldi avoid being mounted?
Garibaldi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garibaldi controls Gravas momentarily but Gravas frees himself.
Gravas wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is keeping the position.
Garibaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gravas defends well.
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 Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garibaldi misses with a looping left.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
Gravas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Gravas tries to score with a low kick but Garibaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garibaldi. That's going to slow Gravas down.
Gravas 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.
Garibaldi misses with an uppercut. Gravas saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Garibaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garibaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Garibaldi throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garibaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garibaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas wants to slow Garibaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Garibaldi walks into a left hand.
Garibaldi moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Gravas misses with a leg kick.
Garibaldi moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Garibaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garibaldi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravas - the referee stops the clock and Garibaldi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravas . Garibaldi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Gravas misses.
Garibaldi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garibaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garibaldi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garibaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gravas cracks Garibaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas slips a jab and a cross from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi wants to counter with a clinch but Gravas pushes him away.
A low kick lands for Gravas .
Garibaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Gravas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas connects with a right hand. Garibaldi shakes it off.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravas checks it well.
Garibaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Gravas .
Garibaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gravas jabs Garibaldi right on the nose. Garibaldi blinks but takes it well.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravas connects with a crisp jab.
Gravas throws a push kick but Garibaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Gravas sets himself, and Garibaldi steps forward looking for the clinch! Gravas avoids it this time.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Gravas thumps Garibaldi with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Garibaldi misses the target.
Garibaldi misses with a looping right.
Gravas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gravas throws a chopping leg kick but Garibaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gravas walks into a stiff left hand from Garibaldi.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garibaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gravas . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gravas .
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Garibaldi off balance momentarily.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot.
Garibaldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garibaldi wants to land a leg kick but Gravas is out of range.
Garibaldi looks to land a combination but Gravas avoids it well.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gravas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravas .
Garibaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gravas feints and then cracks Garibaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garibaldi down.
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gravas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Gravas misses.
Garibaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Gravas shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
Gravas scores with a decent looking hook.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Garibaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Garibaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garibaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
Nice body kick there by Garibaldi.
A cross from Garibaldi lands.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gravas .
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.
Garibaldi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gravas throws a hook but Garibaldi blocks it.
Gravas works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garibaldi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gravas loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Gravas with a nice calf kick.
Gravas 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.
The crowd cheers as Gravas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garibaldi doesn't seem phased though.
Gravas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Garibaldi slips a straight right by Gravas .
Garibaldi throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas lunges at Garibaldi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garibaldi's hand.
Garibaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas with a hook.
Garibaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravas 's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas feints and then cracks Garibaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garibaldi down.
Gravas throws a low kick, looking for Garibaldi's leg but Garibaldi calmly moves out of range.
Gravas lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Garibaldi misses with a looping left.
Garibaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garibaldi motions for Gravas to come forward. Garibaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garibaldi.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Gravas scores with a nice head shot.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garibaldi throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Garibaldi feints and then cracks Gravas 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gravas down.
Garibaldi throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
Gravas checks a low kick from Garibaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Gravas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi throws a low kick, looking for Gravas 's leg but Gravas calmly moves out of range.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garibaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garibaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravas on the side of the head.
Garibaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
Gravas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garibaldi defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garibaldi. Garibaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Gravas .
Garibaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garibaldi throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garibaldi throws a low kick, looking for Gravas 's leg but Gravas calmly moves out of range.
Gravas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravas connects with a right hand. Garibaldi shakes it off.
Gravas is looking to score with low kicks.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garibaldi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi.
Gravas swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Gravas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garibaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garibaldi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi slips a jab from Gravas .
Gravas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garibaldi to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gravas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Gravas .
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas blocks the body kick.
Garibaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Gravas .
Garibaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garibaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Gravas - just one landing.
Gravas connects with a single shot there.
Gravas throws a low kick, looking for Garibaldi's leg but Garibaldi calmly moves out of range.
Gravas motions for Garibaldi to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Garibaldi misses.
A quick step to the side and Gravas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garibaldi throws a solid leg kick but Gravas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garibaldi.
Garibaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi misses with a straight right.
A cross from Gravas lands.
Garibaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garibaldi swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garibaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garibaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gravas finds it's way round the side to connect with Garibaldi's head.
Good work by Gravas as he checks the leg kick.
Garibaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Garibaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garibaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garibaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garibaldi 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.
Gravas looks for the body kick but Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Garibaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravas should have avoided that one.
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!
Gravas misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravas is able to avoid easily.
Garibaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Gravas misses.
Gravas throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gravas as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Garibaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Garibaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gravas lands a jab to Garibaldi's midsection.
Garibaldi scores with a jab. Gravas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gravas throws a leg kick which misses Garibaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Garibaldi tries to avoid it.
Gravas throws a low kick, looking for Garibaldi's leg but Garibaldi calmly moves out of range.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi wants to counter with a clinch but Gravas pushes him away.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Garibaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Gravas looks for the body kick but Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Garibaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
Garibaldi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick but Gravas moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Gravas .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gravas .
Garibaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravas slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Gravas misses.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravas throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Gravas throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garibaldi.
Gravas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garibaldi wants to counter with a clinch but Gravas pushes him away.
Gravas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garibaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garibaldi throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gravas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garibaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravas .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Good work by Garibaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Garibaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
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!
Garibaldi thumps Gravas with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Garibaldi blocks the leg kick.
Garibaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Garibaldi moved away.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas dips to his left and cracks Garibaldi with an uppercut!
Garibaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Gravas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas had his way with Michael Garibaldi in that round.
That's time! Gravas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gravas avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Gravas lands with a straight right. Garibaldi didn't see that one coming.
Garibaldi tries to clinch up.
Garibaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garibaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Garibaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garibaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garibaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gravas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Garibaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravas is looking to counter punch.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Garibaldi jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Nice body kick from Gravas .
A big right from Garibaldi misses.
Garibaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garibaldi just manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Garibaldi misses with a leg kick.
Gravas throws a good cross that connects.
Gravas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick which misses Gravas 's front leg but catches the back leg as Gravas tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Gravas .
Garibaldi cracks Gravas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Gravas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garibaldi can pounce on him.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Garibaldi tries to bum rush Gravas with a series of wild strikes but Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Gravas .
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garibaldi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Garibaldi moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot.
Garibaldi defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Garibaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Garibaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravas doesn't seem bothered though.
Garibaldi misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravas avoids a kick to the body.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravas tests Garibaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Gravas .
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garibaldi has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Garibaldi. That snapped Gravas 's head back.
Gravas lands with a straight right. Garibaldi didn't see that one coming.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi wants to counter with a clinch but Gravas pushes him away.
Garibaldi misses with a looping left.
Gravas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gravas lands a nice shot that snaps Garibaldi's head back.
Garibaldi tries to score with a low kick but Gravas moves his leg out of the way.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garibaldi's sensitive parts.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garibaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .
Garibaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Gravas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravas connects with a nice looking jab.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garibaldi looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Gravas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garibaldi on the side of the head.
Garibaldi tries to bum rush Gravas with a series of wild strikes but Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas digs a good body shot into Garibaldi's ribs.
Garibaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garibaldi misses with a straight right.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas scores with a jab.
Garibaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas .
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Garibaldi takes a swing at Gravas 's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Gravas is looking to slow Garibaldi down with leg kicks.
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gravas , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latka Gravas !
Latka Gravas retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Latka Gravas 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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