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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 4190 p4p, 7092 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 509 p4p, 662 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson rushes Unbelivable and presses him up against the cage.
Unbelivable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Unbelivable - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unbelivable into the cage.
Unbelivable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unbelivable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson forces Unbelivable back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Unbelivable jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Unbelivable blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson lands an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand.
 Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unbelivable is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
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!
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Unbelivable avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unbelivable missing with knees to the body.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson leaning against his opponent.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Unbelivable is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Unbelivable tries to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling the position.
Unbelivable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson lands a big shot that drops Unbelivable! Can he finish him?
 It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Unbelivable is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunnarsson, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable trying to move into half guard but instead Gunnarsson has managed to sweep!
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unbelivable is keeping the position for now.
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gunnarsson seems to have locked his on tight now - Unbelivable screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gunnarsson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanuola Sefina (ranked 2833 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Sox Bully (ranked 102 p4p, 135 weight class). Lanuola Sefina is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanuola Sefina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sox Bully!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefina throws a low kick but Bully moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Bully.
A punch combination from Bully misses.
Bully tries to sprawl but Sefina drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sefina lands strikes from half guard.
Sefina working Bully over with strikes.
Bully looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bully is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sefina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sefina prevents Bully from improving his position.
Bully is looking to control Sefina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bully avoid being mounted?
Sefina has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sefina drops an elbow to the side of Bully's head.
We've been hearing that Sefina has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefina is nestled in close to Bully, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sefina trying to control the pace.
Sefina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sefina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sefina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bully is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sefina pulls his head out easily.
Sefina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sefina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sefina works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefina with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bully manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sefina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bully actively working from the bottom here.
Sefina is keen to just control but Bully is a slippery customer.
Sefina takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sefina is nestled in close to Bully, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sefina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sefina.
Sefina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bully is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sefina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sefina moves into full mount! Bully won't be happy about that!
Sefina in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bully can't escape the position.
Sefina landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sefina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Sox Bully has been cut.
Sefina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bully can't escape the position.
Sefina loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bully scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sefina land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sefina stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lanuola Sefina!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Cosmo (ranked 2983 p4p, 3088 weight class) and Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 356 p4p, 368 weight class). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Cosmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr slips under a jab.
Cosmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cosmo throws a combination that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cosmo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cosmo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Cosmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosmo throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus Jr! But no joy.
Cosmo throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr wants to clinch up but Cosmo keeps it at a distance.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosmo looks for the body kick but Maximus Jr saw that one coming.
Cosmo lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Maximus Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Cosmo misses with a two punch combination.
Cosmo tries to land a front kick but Maximus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cosmo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus Jr is looking to clinch but Cosmo is avoiding it.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosmo quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Cosmo is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus Jr sits in half guard.
Cosmo is holding on to half guard well.
Maximus Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cosmo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maximus Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo is trying to stand up here but Maximus Jr is controlling him well.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Cosmo's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus Jr trying to control from half guard but Cosmo is working away.
Cosmo trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Cosmo is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus Jr sits in half guard.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Cosmo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr stops Cosmo from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cosmo throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Cosmo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus Jr takes one to the chin there.
Cosmo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cosmo throws a hook but Maximus Jr blocks it.
Maximus Jr lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Maximus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cosmo is looking to counter punch.
Cosmo swinging wildly here.
Maximus Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cosmo misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cosmo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Maximus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosmo swings widly with a right hand
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
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!
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Cosmo moved away.
Cosmo throws a right hand that Maximus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus Jr also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Cosmo misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo misses with a body shot
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cosmo fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Cosmo is rocked!
Maximus Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Cosmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosmo feints and then cracks Maximus Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximus Jr down.
Cosmo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cosmo misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cosmo misses with a low kick.
Cosmo is looking to slow Maximus Jr down with leg kicks.
Hans Cosmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosmo misses with a body shot
and Maximus Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cosmo.
Maximus Jr drops back looking for a leg! Cosmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosmo manages to kick Maximus Jr off! Maximus Jr jumps back into Cosmo's guard.
Maximus Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosmo misses with a double jab
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Cosmo moves out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus Jr cracks Cosmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Cosmo.
Cosmo throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cosmo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosmo.
Cosmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr throws a counter combo.
Cosmo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cosmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cosmo misses the target.
Maximus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maximus Jr throws a shot to the body.
Cosmo loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
Maximus Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosmo under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosmo looks to land a left hand but Maximus Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hans Cosmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosmo misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Maximus Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hans Cosmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosmo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cosmo misses with a body shot.
Cosmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosmo with the inside leg kick.
Cosmo swings widly with a right hand
and Cosmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cosmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cosmo's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Maximus Jr dives in looking to finish as Cosmo flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Maximus Jr's strikes! Maximus Jr is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cosmo's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cosmo was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A victorious Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Kongo (ranked 5704 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Max Drax (ranked 149 p4p, 81 weight class). Max Drax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarik Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Drax!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo misses with the combination.
Drax lands a left and a right that send Kongo crashing to the mat, dazed. Drax thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kongo is rocked!
 It looks like Tarik Kongo has been cut.
Kongo fails with the takedown.
Oh Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drax has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kongo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Drax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kongo seems to have got his legs back now.
Kongo dodges the punch combination from Drax.
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!
Drax dodges the punch combination from Kongo.
Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Drax does no damage.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drax stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongo.
Drax feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kongo sprawling to the canvas! Kongo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drax finish him?!
Drax connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kongo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Drax!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Drax!
After winning the bout, Max Drax 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 Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 2812 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Momofuku Ando (ranked 395 p4p, 298 weight class). Mein Armbach kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman, Metallica. Ando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pot Noodle Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Momofuku Ando!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando misses with a body shot.
Ando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ando lands with a straight right. Mein Armbach didn't see that one coming.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Ando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ando to score with a decent uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Ando blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Ando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ando throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ando scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Ando moves away
and Ando counters with a one-two to the body.
Ando slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mein Armbach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ando throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mein Armbach attempts a counter takedown but Ando avoids it well and moves away.
Ando's corner calls for a 1-2. Ando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Ando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ando thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mein Armbach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ando sprawls well. Ando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ando up against the cage.
Ando prevents the takedown attempt.
Ando lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Ando controls the action.
Ando drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ando working a defensive guard here.
Mein Armbach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach won't allow Ando to sweep him here.
Mein Armbach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Ando is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is in close to Ando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ando trying to keep a closed guard but Mein Armbach is proving a slippery customer.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Ando is keeping the position.
Ando is trying to push Mein Armbach off with his feet but Mein Armbach grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Ando's ankles and Ando is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took some time post fight to say the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Dukes (ranked 859 p4p, 2721 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 113 p4p, 323 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Dukes.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Keskinen's head but Keskinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Keskinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dukes jabs at Keskinen's body.
Keskinen wants to clinch up but Dukes keeps it at a distance.
Dukes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keskinen!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes is working to tighten his grip on Keskinen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Keskinen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dukes is really squeezing tight and eventually Keskinen passes out! Dukes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grant Dukes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 1418 p4p, 2077 weight class) and Reima Poika (ranked 178 p4p, 253 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Poika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Poika was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Poika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Parker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Poika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoika.
Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poika's half guard.
Parker 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.
Parker slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker prevents Poika from improving his position.
Parker wants to advance to full mount but Poika doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker passes into half guard.
Poika has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poika tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Parker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Poika reverses the position - he's now on top in Parker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poika not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker pulls Poika in to control the position.
Poika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker looking to control.
Poika is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Poika seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika closes the distance and clinches.
Poika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker lands a nice hook to Poika's body. Poika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Poika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Poika's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parker gets the takedown into side control.
Poika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika stops Parker from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is putting a hurting on Poika here, landing some big shots from side control.
Poika is not content to let Parker control the position.
Parker lands a nice forearm strike.
Poika is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Parker wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Parker wants to take a breather but Poika manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard.
Poika postures up.
Parker controlling the position.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Parker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poika with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Poika is working away.
Poika wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Parker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poika is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Poika taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Poika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poika trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Parker is nestled in close to Poika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
Parker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
Parker connects with a couple of short punches.
Parker wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good exchange - Poika coming out on top.
Parker tries for a takedown but Poika circles away easily
and Poika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Parker won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Parker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Poika trying to control but Parker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Parker trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Poika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Parker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Parker seems to be looking for submissions.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poika is still trying to improve position.
Parker is nestled in close to Poika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poika trying to control but Parker postures up.
Parker is stalling here. Poika is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Parker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poika has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker prevents Poika from improving position.
Parker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Poika.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Parker tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
Poika with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poika lands a nice short elbow.
Parker gets back to full guard.
Poika cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Poika landing with the ground and pound.
Poika with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker has Poika pulled in close to control his posture.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reima Poika.
I think Poika has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!
After winning the bout, Reima Poika 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 First Fist (ranked 537 p4p, 2156 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 83 p4p, 309 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacArthur Ii's choice of entrance music: Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Angus MacArthur Ii acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fist, pushing him back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
MacArthur Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii cracks Fist with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
Fist lands a right hand.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
Fist misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
A nice left hand lands by Fist.
MacArthur Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Ii stalling in the clinch but Fist improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Ii.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur Ii avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Fist lands a left hand.
Fist 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.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fist.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Fist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
MacArthur Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacArthur Ii works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fist misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii breaks from the clinch.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Fist misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! MacArthur Ii slams his shin into Fist's torso.
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist takes one on the button.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Fist.
A nice side step and MacArthur Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Fist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
Fist throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii 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.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good low kick that Fist was not able to check.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fist blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Fist looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Fist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMacArthur Ii.
Fist darts in and clinches MacArthur Ii up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fist.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Fist as the two fighters clinch.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Fist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacArthur Ii or not.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
First Fist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist lands a hook that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii with a jab.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacArthur Ii - that will leave a mark!
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Fist's body.
Fist defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist's corner calls for a 1-2. Fist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fist moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Ii!
Fist tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii scores with a spinning back kick!
Fist misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
A solid body kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii clinches with his opponent.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from MacArthur Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from MacArthur Ii on the inside.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
MacArthur Ii prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a left hand.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
Fist working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Fist lands a shoulder strike.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii works Fist's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Ii slips the punch.
Fist tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Ii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii cracks a nice hook into Fist's ribs.
Fist checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur Ii.
Fist misses the jab.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Fist throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacArthur Ii - that will leave a mark!
MacArthur Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist misses with a left hand
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Fist.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist wants to clinch.
Fist looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii moves into the clinch.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Fist prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Fist misses with some punches.
Fist tries to work over MacArthur Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hand.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fist scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Fist blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii breaks from the clinch.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fist misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii is the new welterweight champion!
Angus MacArthur Ii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 322 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Tonny Gomez (ranked 52 p4p, 224 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes into the arena with The Analogs - Szczecin blaring out of the sound system. Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heal our Land kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Blazej Byczkiewicz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tonny Gomez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonny Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Byczkiewicz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy.
Byczkiewicz with a jab.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Gomez 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.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byczkiewicz misses the jab.
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Byczkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Byczkiewicz throws a combination that misses
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byczkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Byczkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byczkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Byczkiewicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomez counters with a nice right hand that sends Byczkiewicz toppling to the canvas! Byczkiewicz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gomez finish him?!
Byczkiewicz is rocked!
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Byczkiewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byczkiewicz darts in trying to clinch
and Gomez counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonny Gomez!
Tonny Gomez is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Tonny Gomez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you God for making this happen. And ey im not surprised i know im going to make it. This is for the street children all over the world. Lets all help a hand lets stop poverty lets build lives. Thank you '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 770 p4p, 343 weight class) and Paul Muhapuro (ranked 101 p4p, 52 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 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Muhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba cracks Muhapuro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legba cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Legba.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legba with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Legba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba moves into the clinch successfully.
Muhapuro is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Legba as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Legba tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba lands a body shot.
Muhapuro has had enough of the clinch but Legba keeps him there for the moment.
Legba tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Legba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Legba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the body
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro 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.
Legba scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Legba.
Legba has a takedown stuffed.
Legba feints and as Muhapuro raises his hands in defense, Legba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Legba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Legba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Legba is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Legba is looking to advance position but Muhapuro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Legba tries to reverse the position but Muhapuro maintains control.
Legba is working hard here to advance position.
Legba regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro prevents Legba from improving his position.
Muhapuro controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Legba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Legba.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Legba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro walks into a straight right hand from Legba.
Legba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legba throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Muhapuro. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro gets caught flat footed, as Legba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legba manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control from Muhapuro's half guard. Muhapuro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Legba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Legba tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro controlling Legba's posture.
Legba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muhapuro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muhapuro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Legba.
Muhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muhapuro uses it to pass to side control.
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Legba is being controlled here.
Legba tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Legba is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Legba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Muhapuro trying to control the action but Legba is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Legba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Legba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legba can't get the takedown.
Legba misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Muhapuro circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro throws a fast counter high kick but Legba manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba throws out a powerful jab.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Legba tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Legba misses the jab.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legba.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba walks into a left hand.
Legba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paul Muhapuro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muhapuro sees it coming and defends easily.
Muhapuro is doing well to control the position and prevent Legba from advancing to side control.
Muhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
Muhapuro is looking to improve his position.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Muhapuro defends it.
Muhapuro trying to hold on to Legba's head to control him but Legba postures up.
Legba controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro tries to roll over but Legba keeps him under control.
Muhapuro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Muhapuro is not content to let Legba control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muhapuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legba to score with a decent uppercut.
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Legba checks it.
Legba clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro taking a breather.
Muhapuro manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Legba.
Muhapuro tries a quick counter leg kick but Legba is wise to it.
Muhapuro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muhapuro scores with a body shot.
Legba connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Legba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Legba tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legba shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Legba.
Legba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legba counters with a shoot takedown. Muhapuro fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Legba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Papa Legba 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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