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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stick Kingkong (ranked 7289 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Carlos Diaz (ranked 675 p4p, 244 weight class). Diaz has chosen Real To Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Kingkong moved away.
Diaz jabs Kingkong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kingkong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz moves out of range as Kingkong strikes.
A big right from Kingkong misses.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingkong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz 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.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingkong misses with a wild combination.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingkong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingkong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingkong staying out of range there.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Kingkong knows he should have avoided that one.
Kingkong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Kingkong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz feints with a jab and clips Kingkong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kingkong is sent crashing into the canvas and Diaz leaps in for the kill! Kingkong tries to get to his feet but Diaz is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kingkong is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Diaz!
A very excited looking Carlos Diaz 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.
In defeat, Stick Kingkong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miki Viki (ranked 6368 p4p, 1671 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 545 p4p, 210 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, 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!
Millennium takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Millennium closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Viki is defending against the submission attempts here by Millennium.
Viki is trying to stand up here but Millennium is controlling him well.
Millennium wants to control but Viki is keeping him busy.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
Millennium wants to take a breather but Viki is having none of it.
Viki is trying to stand up here but Millennium is controlling him well.
Viki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Millennium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Millennium with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Millennium with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Millennium working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Millennium goes for an armbar but Viki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Viki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Millennium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Millennium has his foot on Viki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millennium is on top in guard.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millennium passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Millennium looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Millennium wants to control but Viki is keeping him busy.
Millennium prevents Viki from escaping the position.
Millennium in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is trying to get an arm triangle but Viki is defending well.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Viki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millennium is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viki looks calm but he's in trouble here. Millennium gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viki is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Millennium lets go of the hold and Viki can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Millennium!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris Millennium waved his t-shirt featuring Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosie Field (ranked 25109 p4p, 25488 weight class) and Kaspars Kambala (ranked 582 p4p, 603 weight class). Kaspars Kambala has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rosie Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaspars Kambala!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field tries for a takedown but Kambala circles away easily
enabling Kambala to counter with a crisp jab.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Kambala sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Field darts in looking for a takedown but Kambala gets double underhooks and turns Field into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosie Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kambala finds it's way round the side to connect with Field's head.
Kambala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kambala controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field tries to escape but Kambala is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kambala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Kambala might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kambala landing strikes from the mount.
Field is trying to reverse the position but instead Kambala has taken his back - oops!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kambala keeps control of the position easily here as Field tries to buck him off.
Kambala lands shots from the back.
Kambala lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Field.
Kambala throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Field!
Field is trying to defend against the choke here but Kambala has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kambala Tightens the hold and Field taps out furiously! Kambala displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaspars Kambala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Gower (ranked 16114 p4p, 14787 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 606 p4p, 560 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandy Gower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crimson pushes Gower up against the cage in a clinch.
Crimson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gower wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Crimson to work.
Gower tries to score a body lock takedown but Crimson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crimson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower takes a shot to the head.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gower up against the cage.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Crimson.
Crimson is pushing Gower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crimson taking a breather.
Gower looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Gower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson gets through Gower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gower is looking for a takedown.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson pushes Gower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Crimson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gower up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Crimson scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Sandy Gower has been cut.
Crimson controlling the action here for a moment.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Crimson.
Crimson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson gets underhooks to prevent Gower's takedown attempt.
Gower being controlled against the cage.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Gower looking for a takedown.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gowers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy Gower's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crimson misses with a straight left.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Crimson lands with a right to the head.
Crimson prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Crimson lands with a light punch inside.
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crimson is defending well.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but Gower blocks with his arms.
Crimson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Crimson lands with a right to the head.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
Gower blocks a body shot from Crimson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Gower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson controlling the action here for a moment.
Crimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Gower wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Crimson avoiding damage.
Gower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson stops a takedown attempt from Gower.
Gower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crimson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crimson digs a right hand underneath Gower's ribcage. Gower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crimson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crimson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crimson digs a right hand into Gower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gower's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gower has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crimson after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crimson prevents it.
Gower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crimson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sandy Gower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gower avoids the head kick by Crimson.
Gower tries to counter with a takedown but Crimson is quick to defend against it.
Crimson throws a head kick but Gower moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crimson. Crimson obviously looking to wear him down.
Crimson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gower drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crimson sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sandy Gower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crimson tries to clinch but Gower is having none of it.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Gower keeps it at a distance.
Gower feinted with a counter takedown.
Gower tries to keep at a distance but Crimson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Culver Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Gower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crimson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Gower is working for takedown but Crimson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gower blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower is working for takedown but Crimson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Gower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Gower is trying to drag Crimson to the mat but Crimson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but Gower blocks with his arms.
Come on Crimson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crimson landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Crimson.
Crimson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gower.
Gower has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crimson after a bit of a struggle.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Crimson.
Crimson lands with a left to the head.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Crimson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crimson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crimson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crimson lands a body punch.
Culver Crimson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crimson presses Gower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gower has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crimson after a bit of a struggle.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short left from Crimson.
Gower blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Culver Crimson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crimson 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 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Culver Crimson!
A very excited looking Culver Crimson 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Kelleher (ranked 6977 p4p, 5896 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 639 p4p, 589 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Kelleher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelleher wants to clinch.
Corcoran throws a hook but Kelleher blocks it.
Kelleher cracks a nice hook into Corcoran's ribs.
Kelleher wants to clinch
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran clinches.
Corcoran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Kelleher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher missing with knees to the body.
Corcoran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body.
Corcoran works on Kelleher's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelleher tries to circle away but Corcoran has him pinned against the cage.
Kelleher trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
Kelleher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelleher tries to clinch but Corcoran is having none of it.
Kelleher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corcoran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Kelleher blocks the body kick.
Corcoran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelleher circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelleher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corcoran manages to circle out of the way.
Kelleher misses with a double jab
and Kelleher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Sean Kelleher has been cut.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Corcoran thuds his right hand into Kelleher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher misses with a takedown
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran connects with a looping right hand.
Kelleher walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelleher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corcoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Kelleher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelleher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelleher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelleher tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Corcoran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corcoran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelleher fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelleher looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Corcoran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelleher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corcoran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corcoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kelleher counter with a right hand.
Corcoran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelleher is out of range and Corcoran settles back down.
Corcoran misses the shot to the body.
Kelleher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kelleher wants to clinch but Corcoran slips to the side
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher closes the distance and clinches up with Corcoran, looking for a takedown. Kelleher pushes Corcoran against the cage but Corcoran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corcoran is looking for the big counter here.
Kelleher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corcoran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kelleher shoots for a double leg takedown but Corcoran sprawls well. He's pushed Kelleher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corcoran throws out a counter right but Kelleher avoids it with no problem.
Kelleher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.
Sean Kelleher's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelleher goes for a double leg but Corcoran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corcoran continues to drive forward.
Corcoran lands a nice looking body shot.
Corcoran avoids the head kick by Kelleher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Kelleher'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.
Kelleher darts in looking for a takedown but Corcoran gets double underhooks and turns Kelleher into the cage.
Corcoran tries to counter with a clinch but Kelleher shakes him off and moves away.
Kelleher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corcoran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Corcoran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corcoran moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelleher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corcoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelleher struggling a bit here.
Corcoran just content to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelleher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Kelleher ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Kelleher tries to clinch up
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelleher goes for a double leg but Corcoran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corcoran continues to drive forward.
Corcoran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Kelleher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corcoran cracks Kelleher with an open hand slap.
Sean Kelleher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelleher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corcoran closes the distance and clinches.
Corcoran is trying to trip Kelleher. He has hold of a leg but Kelleher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Corcoran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Corcoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Corcoran postures up and lands a big shot to Kelleher's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher looking for a guillotine here but Corcoran defends easily.
Corcoran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Kelleher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Kelleher is out of range.
Kelleher is looking to counter the offense by Corcoran and move into the clinch.
Kelleher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corcoran is looking for the big counter here.
Corcoran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelleher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelleher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Kelleher has his takedown stuffed
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelleher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corcoran as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Kelleher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kelleher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corcoran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
Kelleher gets control of Corcoran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelleher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Corcoran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corcoran content to stall in guard here.
Vinny Corcoran 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.
Corcoran passes Kelleher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Corcoran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The adventures of Corcoran the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corcoran lunges at Kelleher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelleher's hand.
Sean Kelleher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corcoran throws a low kick but Kelleher moves out of range easily.
Kelleher doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corcoran slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelleher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Kelleher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelleher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corcoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelleher slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Sean Kelleher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Kelleher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kelleher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sean Kelleher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corcoran lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corcoran 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 15059 p4p, 1502 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 741 p4p, 215 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian by The Darkness. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 21 - 35 - 3, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, 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!
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheven to the mat! Sheven manages to get full guard.
Sheven scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sheven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheven wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheven working Alvarez over with strikes.
Sheven trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez has control of Sheven's left arm, preventing Sheven from doing any damage.
Sheven throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheven forces his way into half guard.
Sheven throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvarez reverses the position - he's now on top in Sheven's guard.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheven has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Sheven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Sheven!
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sheven is aware though and is defending well.
Sheven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sheven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sheven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheven landing some decent shots from guard.
Sheven scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sheven connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez has control of Sheven's left arm, preventing Sheven from doing any damage.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Sheven is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheven leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheven slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheven looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Sheven! Alvarez is backing up but he can't get away as Sheven lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Alvarez and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Avila Alvarez had this to say: 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vendarra (ranked 2848 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 381 p4p, 270 weight class). Vendarra comes into the arena with Metallica - Of Wolf And Man blaring out of the sound system. Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Vendarra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano looks to land a combination but Vendarra avoids it well.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Germano with the counter takedown but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Germano throws a right and a left that Vendarra avoids nicely.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Vendarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vendarra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Germano moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germano.
Germano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Germano stuns Vendarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vendarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germano 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.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Germano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Germano connects with a body shot that sends Vendarra's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vendarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a double jab.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano lands a right hook to the body.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Vendarra is predictable there
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vendarra!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra is not content to let Germano control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Germano controlling the position.
Vendarra is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano'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.
Germano misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Germano lands with a cross.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Vendarra throws a quick counter head kick but Germano was just out of range.
Vendarra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Germano takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra ducks right into an uppercut from Germano.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Germano takes a swing at Vendarra's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vendarra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Germano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra tried to counter with a leg kick but Germano avoided it.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt.
Germano scores with a jab. Vendarra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Germano moved away.
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!
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano moves forwards but Vendarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Germano is rocked!
Germano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vendarra works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vendarra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Germano throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vendarra works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano'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!
Germano throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Germano misses with a hook.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
Germano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vendarra swivels and escapes.
Germano tries to bum rush Vendarra with a series of wild strikes but Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a hook to the side of Vendarra's head but Vendarra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Germano.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Donk. Vendarra catches Germano right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Rui Rodrigo Germano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germano throws a series of punches but Vendarra avoids them all with ease.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano avoids the head kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra takes one on the button.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Germano is out of range.
Vendarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Germano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano misses with a hook
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra is looking to land body kicks.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vendarra. That's going to slow Germano down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Vendarra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Germano shoots in but no luck this time.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vendarra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Vendarra!
Our winner, Bob Vendarra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 2265 p4p, 2258 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 306 p4p, 304 weight class). Joels Van Wijnbergen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosuke Ishimura!
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, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimura clobbers Van Wijnbergen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ishimura is looking to chop away at Van Wijnbergen's legs.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Ishimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab.
Ishimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the button.
Ishimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishimura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ishimura misses the body punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good low kick that Ishimura was not able to check.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishimura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Van Wijnbergen ducked under it nicely.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura's corner calls for a 1-2. Ishimura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Ishimura moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
Ishimura misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands a left and a right that send Ishimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ishimura is rocked!
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!
Van Wijnbergen connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ishimura out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kosuke Ishimura had this to say: 'Oh...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haislan Garcia (ranked 1448 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 163 p4p, 333 weight class). Haislan Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haislan Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, 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!
Dawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dawson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcia 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.
Dawson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Dawson.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Dawson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dawson dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dawson clinches.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Dawson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Dawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia is controlling Dawson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawson won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Dawson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawson.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dawson throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia sets himself, and Dawson steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Garcia lands a jab.
Dawson shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Dawson.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Dawson shoots in.
Garcia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Dawson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Dawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson fails to pull guard.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Haislan Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Dawson pulls guard successfully.
Dawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Dawson tries to get set, Garcia tries to push him back and clinch up but Dawson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Dawson with an uppercut!
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Dawson's leg but Dawson calmly moves out of range.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Dawson looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Dawson.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson successfully pulls guard.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down.
Dawson gets a clinch.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Haislan Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Dawson's knee but Dawson avoids it well.
Dawson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Dawson checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a low kick, right behind Dawson 's knee.
Garcia is looking to slow Dawson down with leg kicks.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia tries to counter by clinching up but Dawson breaks away and moves out of range.
Garcia throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Garcia jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia lunges at Dawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawson's hand.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Roger Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
An out of breath Haislan Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krsto Vujić (ranked 924 p4p, 2317 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 127 p4p, 312 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić fails to land with a series of punches.
Zoid misses with an uppercut
and Vujić moves into the clinch.
Zoid breaks the clinch.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vujić.
Zoid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vujić shoots in for a takedown but Zoid shows good takedown defense.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Vujić moved out of range nicely.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić defending well as Zoid loads up on a big left hand.
Zoid throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zoid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vujić connects with the punch.
Vujić takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vujić misses with an uppercut. Zoid saw that one coming.
A combination from Vujić does no damage.
Vujić dodges the punch combination from Zoid.
A cross from Zoid lands.
Zoid slips under a jab from Vujić.
Zoid looks to throw the jab but Vujić is out of range.
Vujić appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zoid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zoid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vujić as he connects with a hook.
Zoid keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vujić jabs at Zoid's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoid. Zoid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Nice shot by Zoid.
Zoid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoid slips under a jab.
Vujić feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet but Vujić passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vujić lands a nice short elbow.
Zoid kicks Vujić off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Vujić.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoid, as that shot connected.
Zoid throws a combination. Vujić tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid misses with a left hand
and Vujić counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Vujić looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoid tries to bum rush Vujić with a series of wild strikes but Vujić uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoid digs a good body shot into Vujić's ribs.
Vujić misses with a double jab.
Donk. Vujić catches Zoid right on the button with a cross.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.
Zoid staying out of range there.
Zoid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid connects with a jab.
Vujić avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoid is looking to chop away at Vujić's legs.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vujić lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoid circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vujić throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoid.
Zoid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vujić.
As Zoid tries to get set, Vujić tries to push him back and clinch up but Zoid manages to avoid the attempt.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoid.
Vujić staying out of range there.
Zoid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vujić blocks a jab.
Vujić misses with a takedown attempt
and Zoid counters with a three punch combo that has Vujić backing up. Vujić nods at Zoid to acknowledge the strikes.
Vujić 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoid throws the kick towards the body but Vujić avoids it.
Vujić is looking for a counter combo.
Zoid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vujić checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoid sizes up Vujić with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zoid feints a jab promting Vujić to slip. Zoid then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vujić slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zoid missing with a left hand there. Vujić was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vujić attempts a counter takedown but Zoid avoids it well and moves away.
Vujić will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vujić lands with a cross.
Zoid misses with a straight left.
Vujić defending well as Zoid loads up on a big left hand.
Vujić tries to clinch there but Zoid circles away.
Zoid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Vujić misses.
Zoid is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Zoid.
Sloppy strikes from Zoid. Those never looked like landing.
Vujić scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zoid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vujić has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Zoid.
Vujić misses with a double jab.
Vujić fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vujić pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vujić missing with a left hand there. Zoid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vujić on the side of the head.
Vujić looks to land a combination. Zoid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zoid slips a straight right by Vujić.
Zoid looks to land a body kick but Vujić moved away.
Vujić throws an overhand right that lands on Zoid's shoulder, as Zoid tries to avoid the shot.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
Zoid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujić.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid lands a jab to the head.
Vujić doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vujić scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vujić is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.
Zoid walks into a stiff left hand from Vujić.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vujić steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Vujić throws a right hand that Zoid ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoid also avoids with ease.
Zoid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vujić checks it well.
Vujić throws a jab when Zoid was well out of range.
Zoid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujić.
Zoid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Zoid.
Zoid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zoid scores with a sloppy right hand. Vujić should have avoided that one.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid throws a poor cross that misses
and Vujić counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vujić has managed to clinch.
Vujić lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zoid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić fails to land with a series of punches.
Vujić uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
The fighters circling - Zoid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krsto Vujić is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vujić throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
Zoid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zoid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujić.
Vujić tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoid is looking for the big counter here.
Zoid misses with a hook
and Vujić counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Jab from Zoid.
Zoid misses the body punch
and Vujić counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab from Zoid.
Vujić falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zoid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vujić thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Krsto Vujić will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Vujić does no damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zoid 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.
Zoid throws a series of punches but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Zoid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vujić keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zoid lands a jab to Vujić's midsection.
Vujić ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Vujić avoids a kick to the body.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Vujić works over Zoid's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Zoid.
Zoid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vujić throws a shot from downtown. Zoid moves away and avoids it.
As Vujić backs off Zoid throws a huge counter combo but Vujić manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vujić went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zoid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zoid throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Zoid.
Vujić tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić looks to land a right hand but Zoid moved out of range.
Zoid lands with a right hand.
Zoid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vujić tries to bum rush Zoid with a series of wild strikes but Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoid throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Vujić lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoid doesn't seem phased though.
Vujić checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vujić counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vujić has a couple of punches blocked by Zoid.
Zoid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić scores with the left hand. Zoid knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vujić looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vujić throws a series of punches but Zoid moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoid. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić is looking for a counter combo.
Zoid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vujić.
Vujić is looking to clinch but Zoid is avoiding it.
Vujić looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Vujić.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
Zoid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vujić misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Zoid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vujić lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vujić scores with a three punch combo!
Zoid is rocked!
Vujić cracks Zoid with a hook to the temple - Zoid is on wobbly legs here! Vujić swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zoid falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vujić wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krsto Vujić!
Krsto Vujić very nearly forgot to thank Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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