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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Almeida (ranked 5157 p4p, 5114 weight class) and Poritambe Munduruku (ranked 534 p4p, 530 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rickson Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Poritambe Munduruku!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munduruku misses with a hook
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Munduruku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munduruku 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.
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munduruku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almeida.
Munduruku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munduruku is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munduruku can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida postures up in Munduruku's guard and throws a big left but Munduruku blocks it.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Munduruku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida advances position into side control!
Munduruku pushes Almeida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Almeida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Munduruku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Almeida is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Munduruku is trying to escape and Almeida transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Munduruku is forced to tap! Nice work there by Almeida! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Almeida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Alvin (ranked 4184 p4p, 5057 weight class) and Cezare Borgia (ranked 482 p4p, 529 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Alvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cezare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvin defends it well.
Borgia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borgia wants it to stay on the feet.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvin defends it well.
Alvin tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Alvin sprawls well.
Alvin appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Borgia. No joy for Alvin on that attempt.
Borgia moves out of range as Alvin throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvin tries to clinch but Borgia moves away
and Borgia counters with a single leg into guard. Alvin didn't expect that.
Alvin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Borgia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alvin successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvin.
Borgia avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvin.
Alvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alvin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Borgia blocks an elbow strike from Alvin.
Alvin lands an elbow inside that Borgia shrugs off.
Alvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borgia avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Alvin.
Alvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Borgia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Alvin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgia lands a nice short elbow.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Alvin's hands, connecting with Alvin's forehead.
Alvin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvin tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alvin tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Alvin is trying to stand back up but Borgia is controlling him
Alvin is breathing heavily.
Borgia working over Alvin with some ground and pound. Alvin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
 Alvin is rocked!
Ground and pound from Borgia.
Oh Alvin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvin is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvin avoid being mounted?
Borgia lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Alvin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Borgia jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cezare Borgia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eemeli Lampi (ranked 6967 p4p, 6460 weight class) and Eenit Cskalov (ranked 612 p4p, 592 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eenit Cskalov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cskalov misses.
Cskalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lampi lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Eenit Cskalov has been cut.
Cskalov lands a jab-cross combination.
Lampi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lampi lands a big uppercut and Cskalov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cskalov looks OK. Lampi waves Cskalov back to his feet!
 Cskalov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cskalov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cskalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lampi finish him?
Cskalov throws a right hand that Lampi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lampi also avoids with ease.
Cskalov throws a nice looking combination but Lampi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cskalov seems to have recovered his senses.
Cskalov looks to land a right hand but Lampi moved out of range.
Lampi has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Lampi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lampi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lampi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cskalov right on the button. Cskalov goes down! Lampi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lampi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eemeli Lampi!
After winning the bout, Eemeli Lampi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sampson (ranked 24567 p4p, 4252 weight class) and Danny Peterson (ranked 505 p4p, 387 weight class). Danny Peterson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sampson trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
Sampson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peterson is just riding it out for now. Sampson eventually gives up the hold.
Peterson pushes Sampson off looking to stand but Sampson dives back in and keeps control.
Peterson tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sampson to get the leverage.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson prevents Peterson from standing back up.
Sampson seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.
Sampson works his way into side control.
Peterson is looking to reverse the position.
Sampson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sampson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sampson has hold of Peterson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peterson seems comfortable defending it but Sampson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peterson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peterson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sampson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Sampson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ryan Sampson waved his t-shirt featuring Caveman clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sokhan Gaki (ranked 3886 p4p, 3839 weight class) and Alexander Adams (ranked 398 p4p, 395 weight class). Adams has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Alexander Adams struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Sokhan Gaki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sokhan Gaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaki digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Gaki manages to break the clinch.
Gaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Adams tries to clinch but Gaki moves away
and Gaki counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaki scores with a kick to the body.
Adams looks winded!
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gaki lands with a nice body kick.
Gaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Alexander Adams has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaki cracks Adams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Adams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gaki finish him?
Adams is rocked!
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaki finish him?
Adams gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sokhan Gaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sokhan Gaki thanked Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Murphy (ranked 3077 p4p, 4700 weight class) and Valentino Piskochini (ranked 410 p4p, 543 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Piskochini!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piskochini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piskochini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Piskochini ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piskochini.
Jimmy Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Piskochini.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Piskochini's body. Piskochini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piskochini fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Piskochini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy rushes Piskochini and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Piskochini backwards.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Piskochini is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piskochini is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy pushes Piskochini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Piskochini is looking for a takedown.
Murphy is leaning against Piskochini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy works on Piskochini's body with a couple of short punches.
Piskochini looks winded!
Piskochini is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piskochini jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piskochini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Piskochini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piskochini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimmy Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy rushes Piskochini and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini is looking for a takedown.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piskochini backwards.
Piskochini prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Piskochini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Piskochini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Murphy wants to control but Piskochini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piskochini on the ground.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Piskochini is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is in trouble now - Piskochini has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is looking to control Piskochini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Piskochini wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Piskochini 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.
Piskochini prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Piskochini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Piskochini shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Valentino Piskochini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piskochini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy with a jab.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Jimmy Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Piskochini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy pushes Piskochini up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Piskochini is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piskochini backwards.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
A short left from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy gets through Piskochini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is working Piskochini over against the cage.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Piskochini's ribcage. Piskochini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piskochini or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy stalls.
Jimmy Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has Piskochini pushed against the cage.
Murphy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Murphy.
Piskochini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piskochini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy works Piskochini's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Piskochini's head back.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piskochini, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piskochinis head.
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 short left from Murphy.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piskochini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piskochini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piskochini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Piskochini in a clinch.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy is working Piskochini over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy digs a right hand into Piskochini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Piskochini's gas tank.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piskochini can do to turn this around?
Piskochini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piskochini takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy is working Piskochini over against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Piskochini letting Murphy take a breather here.
Murphy digs a right hand into Piskochini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Piskochini's gas tank.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy has Piskochini pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Piskochini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Piskochini jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Piskochini around his waist. Piskochini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jimmy Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Piskochini.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piskochini backwards.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murphy is pushing Piskochini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piskochini or not.
Piskochini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy is pushing Piskochini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piskochini backwards.
Valentino Piskochini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Jimmy Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Murphy!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 2029 p4p, 2301 weight class) and Ahura Mazda (ranked 287 p4p, 321 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahura Mazda!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
And Mazda tries to counter it with a takedown but Helpmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahura Mazda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazda manages to avoid it.
Helpmann 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.
Helpmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helpmann checks a low kick from Mazda.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Helpmann is looking to counter punch.
Mazda motions for Helpmann to come forward. Mazda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazda misses with a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazda thinking.
Mazda throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazda throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Mazda throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Mazda tenderised Helpmann's leg. Helpmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazda clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mazda tries to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazda thinking.
Good work by Helpmann as he checks the leg kick.
Mazda throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazda.
Mazda wants to clinch but Helpmann slips to the side
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazda. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazda ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Mazda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helpmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann throws a hook but Mazda avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mazda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mazda tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helpmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazda misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazda tries a low kick but Helpmann avoids it.
Mazda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Mazda throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body.
Mazda misses with a straight right.
Helpmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helpmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Mazda's head but Mazda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazda slips a straight right by Helpmann.
A lazy body kick from Mazda
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann swings for the body but Mazda moves out of range.
Mazda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazda throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mazda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helpmann checks it well.
Mazda connects with an inside leg kick.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut
and Mazda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helpmann's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazda scores with a jab.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Mazda's head but Mazda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazda lands a head shot.
Mazda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helpmann.
Mazda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helpmann has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Mazda misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazda throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Mazda throws a series of punches but Helpmann avoids them all with ease.
Mazda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazda.
A low kick lands for Mazda.
A low kick from Mazda misses
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mazda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazda.
Mazda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazda looks to land a left hand but Helpmann moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mazda.
Helpmann walks into a left hand.
Mazda throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Helpmann - just one landing.
Helpmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Mazda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mazda is rocked!
Helpmann lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barnes (ranked 2827 p4p, 2540 weight class) and Matthew Fritz (ranked 287 p4p, 262 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Fritz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fritz catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Fritz's head.
Fritz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fritz misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a head kick but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Fritz.
Fritz takes one on the button.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fritz throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Fritz moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Fritz moves out of range easily.
Barnes backing away here, and Fritz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fritz counters with a head kick. That will keep Barnes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fritz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Fritz - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Fritz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Fritz throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Fritz dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Fritz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barnes defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.
Barnes slips a jab from Fritz.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fritz moves away.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fritz just manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fritz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Fritz saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes 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.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fritz checks it well.
Nice jab there from Fritz.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Fritz avoids them all with ease.
Fritz misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Fritz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fritz.
Fritz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fritz lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Fritz takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barnes is rocked!
 It looks like Steve Barnes has been cut.
Fritz goes for a small jab and connects. Now Fritz goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Barnes stumbles back but Fritz runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Barnes to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Barnes will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Fritz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Miles (ranked 956 p4p, 1749 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 157 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Miles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi lunges at Miles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles's hand.
Miles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Miles.
Akechi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akechi defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Miles. Those never looked like landing.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
Akechi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akechi is out of range.
Miles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles swinging wildly here.
Miles gets a takedown into half guard.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miles is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Miles working over Akechi with some ground and pound. Akechi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to control. Akechi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miles is stalling in the full guard.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miles trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Akechi 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.
Miles stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akechi wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Akechi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Miles working a defensive guard here.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Miles has wrist control.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
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 Ricardo Miles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Akechi.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi wants to counter the offense by Miles and move into the clinch position.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miles misses with a takedown
and Akechi moves into the clinch.
Akechi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi looking to stall.
Miles fails to pull guard.
Akechi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akechi is leaning against Miles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akechi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Akechi.
Miles avoiding damage as Akechi throws knees to the body.
Miles tries to pull guard but Akechi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi stalling the fight.
Akechi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miles.
Miles manages to pull guard.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Miles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Akechi is in close to Miles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself.
Miles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akechi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Miles controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miles takes an elbow to the temple.
Akechi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miles avoids it.
Miles breaks the clinch.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jubei Akechi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles takes one to the chin there.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses with a straight right.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Miles's ribs.
Miles walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi lands a nice shot that snaps Miles's head back.
Miles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi with a nice cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Akechi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Akechi throws a shot to the body.
Miles wants to slow Akechi down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Akechi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akechi gets full guard.
Miles throws a sloppy strike and Akechi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Miles is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Akechi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Morra Jr (ranked 939 p4p, 1004 weight class) and Hukkelberry Flint (ranked 118 p4p, 125 weight class). Flint is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Farmer Song. On his way into the cage it seems that Ricardo Morra Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricardo Morra Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Morra Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morra Jr tries to clinch up.
Morra Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morra Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Flint is trying to break the clinch but Morra Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Flint tries to pull guard but Morra Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flint looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flint trying to stall but Morra Jr improves his position.
Flint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Morra Jr.
Flint blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morra Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Flint.
Morra Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Flint.
Morra Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flint's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Morra Jr - that landed with a thud.
Flint jumps guard and drags Morra Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morra Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morra Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flint has his foot on Morra Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morra Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flint throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Morra Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flint trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morra Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flint working for a triangle but Morra Jr defends it easily.
Flint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flint wants to control the position but Morra Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flint wants to control but Morra Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Flint wants to improve his position but Morra Jr is controlling well.
Morra Jr trying to mount his opponent but Flint defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morra Jr moves in looking to clinch but Flint pushes him off.
Flint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morra Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flint tries to pull guard but Morra Jr won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morra Jr.
A right hand to the body from Morra Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morra Jr.
I was talking to Morra Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morra Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morra Jr tries a body shot but Flint blocks it.
A short left from Morra Jr.
Flint fails to pull guard.
Ricardo Morra Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
A frustrated look appears on Flint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morra Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morra Jr tries to clinch there but Flint circles away.
Flint feints the counter takedown.
Morra Jr tries to clinch but Flint moves out of range.
Flint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morra Jr wants to clinch.
Morra Jr feints a jab promting Flint to slip. Morra Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flint slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Ricardo Morra Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morra Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flint.
Flint wants to control from the top but Morra Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Morra Jr has wrist control.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Morra Jr blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morra Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morra Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Morra Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint trying to keep a closed guard but Morra Jr is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flint missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morra Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flint with the ground and pound but Morra Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hukkelberry Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Morra Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morra Jr is keeping the position for now.
Morra Jr pulls Flint in close to prevent any damage.
Morra Jr working for a triangle but Flint defends it easily.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Morra Jr blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
Flint looking to sit in guard and control but Morra Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flint looking for a sweep. Not yet Flint, not yet.
Flint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morra Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morra Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hukkelberry Flint's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Morra Jr does no damage.
Flint tries to keep at a distance but Morra Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morra Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morra Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Flint prevents a body shot from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morra Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flint no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Flint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morra Jr is one step ahead there.
Morra Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint is trying to control the position but Morra Jr postures up.
Flint looking for a sweep. Not yet Flint, not yet.
Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morra Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Flint is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morra Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morra Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around?
Morra Jr won't allow Flint to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flint trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flint swats away the attempt to clinch by Morra Jr.
Morra Jr clinches with his opponent.
Morra Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Morra Jr gets underhooks to prevent Flint's takedown attempt.
Morra Jr pushes Flint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morra Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Flint jumps guard but Morra Jr stands there with Flint around his waist. Flint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Morra Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Morra Jr.
Flint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morra Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flint.
Ricardo Morra Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
A right hand to the body from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Morra Jr gets through Flint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morra Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morra Jr smiles and moves away.
Morra Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morra Jr cracks Flint with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morra Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Morra Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Morra Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morra Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morra Jr.
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morra Jr misses with a body punch.
Flint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Morra Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flint is trying to pull guard but Morra Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Flint jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morra Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Flint gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morra Jr clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Morra Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Morra Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morra Jr 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Morra Jr!
Ricardo Morra Jr 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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