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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dunn (ranked 23271 p4p, 3944 weight class) and Liam Walker (ranked 790 p4p, 492 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Walker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Michael Dunn has been cut.
Dunn throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Dunn lands an overhand right.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Dunn off balance momentarily.
Dunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker feints and then cracks Dunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunn down.
Dunn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker throws the left hand but Dunn avoids the punch easily.
Dunn cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Walker scores with a jab.
 Dunn is rocked!
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Dunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dunn clean off his feet! He's out cold! Walker stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Walker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Black (ranked 449 p4p, 751 weight class) and Chip Nickel (ranked 61 p4p, 104 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Mack the Knife. Nickel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Nickel feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Black misses.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a push kick but Black slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and moves out of range.
Black throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Black throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black motions for Nickel to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Black is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nickel misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black misses with a looping left.
Nickel cracks Black with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Black misses.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickel clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel keeps Black at a distance using the push kick.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
Black misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a left to the body.
Nickel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel lands a jab to the 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!
Nickel cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Black misses with a combination
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Black misses with a leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
And Black counters with a quick kick to the body but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black blocks a head kick by Nickel.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
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!
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickel - the referee stops the clock and Black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickel. Black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Black misses.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Black down.
Nickel connects with the punch.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Black might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Black manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
Black throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Black will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Nickel.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Black throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Black lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nickel will feel that in the morning.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Black's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Muller (ranked 2278 p4p, 2847 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 284 p4p, 368 weight class). Muller comes to the cage accompanied by Samourai - by: Shurik'n. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucas off the cage and back into range.
Lucas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lucas connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucas works Muller's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lucas lands a jab.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucas's head backwards.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Muller's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller's corner calls for a 1-2. Muller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller misses with a looping left.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller misses with a hook
and Lucas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muller thinking.
Muller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muller doesn't seem bothered though.
Lucas lands a slapping body shot.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller checks a low kick from Lucas.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucas misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muller checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Muller misses.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas ducks right into an uppercut from Muller.
Muller throws a hook but Lucas blocks it.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas with a nice calf kick.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas counters with a head kick.
Muller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lucas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Lucas's head back.
Muller blocks a low kick nicely.
Muller throws a chopping leg kick but Lucas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
Lucas scores with a kick to the 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!
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muller thumps Lucas with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lucas throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Lucas thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Lucas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lucas counter with a right hand.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Lucas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Lucas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muller rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucas lands a nice looking body shot.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Lucas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with the combination.
Lucas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muller with a body shot.
Lucas throws a shot to the body.
Lucas scores with a head kick.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Lucas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Lucas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Muller really felt that one!
Lucas lands with a nice body punch.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucas throws a wild body kick that Muller sees coming a mile off.
Muller lands a body shot.
Lucas defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Lucas lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick from Lucas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucas misses the shot to the body.
Muller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muller backing away here, and Lucas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick
and Lucas counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Lucas.
Lucas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muller misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Lucas moves out of range as Muller strikes.
Lucas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muller avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
That's time! Muller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas blocks a leg kick.
Lucas flicks out a counter leg kick but Muller steps away.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
Muller pushes Lucas up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller has Lucas pressed against the cage, preventing Lucas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucas's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller breaks the clinch.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Lucas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller connects with the punch.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Lucas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muller throws the left hand but Lucas avoids the punch easily.
Lucas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucas scores with a body shot.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Muller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Lucas connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucas thumps Muller with a low kick.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muller tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Muller is looking to slow Lucas down with leg kicks.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucas misses.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Muller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab from Muller.
Lucas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Lucas slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Muller misses.
Lucas with the inside leg kick.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Muller avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Lucas counters with a nice body kick.
Lucas throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Lucas takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muller wants to land a leg kick but Lucas is out of range.
Lucas checks a leg kick nicely.
Muller throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucas counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller tries to land a leg kick but Lucas saw it coming and moves away.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muller lands with a hook. Lucas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucas connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas slips a jab from Muller.
Lucas tries to score with a low kick but Muller moves his leg out of the way.
Lucas misses the jab.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas misses with a head kick.
Muller blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Lucas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucas misses with a head kick.
Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucas punishes Muller's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucas slips a jab from Muller.
Lucas misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Lucas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Muller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Muller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucas lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Muller.
A cross from Muller lands.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucas tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.
Muller scores with the left hand. Lucas knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Lucas misses with a low kick as Muller jumps back.
Muller lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Muller.
Lucas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lucas. Lucas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lucas scores with a shot to the body.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
Muller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucas.
Lucas lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucas.
Lucas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lucas there.
Lucas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller wants to slow Lucas down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
Lucas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucas, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucas manages to break the clinch.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller's sensitive parts.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Lucas connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Muller misses with the combination.
Lucas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
A low kick lands for Muller.
Muller feints and then cracks Lucas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucas down.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muller punishes Lucas's body with a nice straight punch.
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucas's hands.
Muller connects with a jab.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Lucas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Muller.
Nice uppercut there from Muller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.
Lucas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Muller blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses the jab.
Muller attempts a counter takedown but Lucas avoids it well and moves away.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller throws a body kick that misses.
Lucas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
A clash of legs there as Muller blocks the low kick.
Lucas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller rushes Lucas and presses him up against the cage.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucas working aggressively here.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefan Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Elkins (ranked 23196 p4p, 2570 weight class) and Rhondon Rousey (ranked 546 p4p, 253 weight class). Rhondon Rousey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dylan Elkins's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhondon Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkins's hands.
Elkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rousey moves away.
We've been informed that Rousey 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.
Rousey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rousey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elkins digs a good hook to Rousey's body.
We've been hearing reports that Elkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elkins throws an off balance right hand
and Rousey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkins lands a jab.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Rousey counters by moving into the clinch.
Elkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Rousey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rousey lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rousey.
Rousey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rousey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rousey lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elkins.
Elkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rousey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rousey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rousey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rousey pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Elkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins throws the left hand but Rousey avoids the punch easily.
Elkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rousey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elkins is in Rousey's guard.
Rousey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rousey.
Rousey lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rousey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
Rousey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elkins is rocked!
Rousey lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rousey gets through Elkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rousey lands an elbow just above Elkins 's eye.
Elkins is trying to drag Rousey to the mat but Rousey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rousey lands a damaging elbow.
Elkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rousey lands an elbow inside that Elkins shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rousey misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Rousey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rousey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rousey.
Rousey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rousey has Elkins pressed against the cage. He pushes Elkins back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Rousey throws a beautiful elbow that sends Elkins crashing to the floor! Rousey piles on the pressure with more strikes! Elkins is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhondon Rousey!
After the fight, Rhondon Rousey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 1486 p4p, 2404 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 162 p4p, 243 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Lighthouse Speech as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Goromaru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goromaru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goromaru throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Goromaru misses its target.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Goromaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Goromaru's shoulder, as Goromaru tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Demenok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goromaru shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goromaru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goromaru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Goromaru misses its target.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Goromaru counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goromaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goromaru!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru is looking to counter punch.
Goromaru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demenok's guard.
Goromaru trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking to sit in guard and control but Demenok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goromaru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.
Demenok wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demenok won't allow Goromaru to sweep him here.
Demenok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demenok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demenok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demenok trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demenok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demenok is one step ahead there.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.
Demenok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demenok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goromaru working for a triangle but Demenok defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goromaru catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goromaru scores with a nice strike.
Demenok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goromaru backs up against the cage.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Goromaru throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Goromaru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goromaru lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Goromaru tried to counter with a leg kick but Demenok avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok with a hook.
Goromaru scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Demenok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Goromaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goromaru gets a clinch.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Goromaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Goromaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok being controlled against the cage.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goromaru moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Goromaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Goromaru tries to avoid it.
Goromaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Goromaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Goromaru on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Goromaru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Goromaru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goromaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goromaru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goromaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goromaru forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
Goromaru tries to circle away but Demenok has him pinned against the cage.
Demenok pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Goromaru.
Goromaru jumps guard but Demenok stands there with Goromaru around his waist. Goromaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Demenok lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Demenok misses.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goromaru moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goromaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goromaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Goromaru is looking to counter punch.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice uppercut.
Demenok throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Goromaru is just out of range.
Goromaru throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok lunges at Goromaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goromaru's hand.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Demenok backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok cracks Goromaru with an open hand slap.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Goromaru with a jab.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goromaru is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru cracks Demenok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Goromaru as he connects with a hook.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru lands a jab.
Goromaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demenok avoids the body shot from Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Goromaru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Goromaru fails to land the takedown.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a hook but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Goromaru tries to clinch
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Goromaru's head back.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Demenok stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
An out of breath Rukter Demenok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snake Duanesboy (ranked 4192 p4p, 2509 weight class) and Elijah Judah (ranked 192 p4p, 125 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snake Duanesboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duanesboy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Judah is out of range and Duanesboy settles back down.
Judah 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.
Duanesboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Judah tries to counter it with a takedown but Duanesboy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duanesboy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judah.
Duanesboy closes the distance and clinches.
Judah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duanesboy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duanesboy stops a takedown attempt from Judah.
Duanesboy misses with the head strike.
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duanesboy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
Duanesboy closes the distance and clinches.
Judah looking for a takedown.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Judah.
Duanesboy decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duanesboy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duanesboy holds on and takes a little breather.
Duanesboy trying to keep a closed guard but Judah is proving a slippery customer.
Duanesboy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two 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.
Duanesboy working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duanesboy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Duanesboy's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duanesboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duanesboy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duanesboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duanesboy can pounce on him.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duanesboy. Duanesboy obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Duanesboy scores with a jab.
Duanesboy lands a nice shot that snaps Judah's head back.
Duanesboy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duanesboy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duanesboy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Duanesboy - just one landing.
Judah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duanesboy clinches.
Duanesboy gets underhooks to prevent Judah's takedown attempt.
Duanesboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duanesboy is defending well.
Judah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duanesboy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Judah 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.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Duanesboy finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duanesboy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duanesboy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Judah is trying to drag Duanesboy to the mat but Duanesboy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duanesboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duanesboy scores with a nice right hand.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that misses.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Duanesboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duanesboy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duanesboy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elijah Judah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Duanesboy finds it's way through Judah's defenses.
Judah blocks a low kick nicely.
Duanesboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Duanesboy scores with a jab. Judah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duanesboy throws a lazy body kick
and Judah counters with a shoot takedown. Duanesboy fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duanesboy is controlling Judah's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Duanesboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duanesboy is adopting a defensive guard.
Judah gets to his feet. Duanesboy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duanesboy moves into the clinch successfully.
Judah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duanesboy is defending well.
Duanesboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Judah.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Judah.
Judah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duanesboy after a bit of a struggle.
Duanesboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Judah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy gets control of Judah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Duanesboy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duanesboy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Duanesboy's legs - danger averted.
Duanesboy controls Judah momentarily but Judah frees himself.
Duanesboy controlling Judah's posture.
Duanesboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four 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.
Judah gets to his feet - Duanesboy follows without any prompting.
Duanesboy cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
Duanesboy scores with a nice body kick.
Duanesboy throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Duanesboy.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duanesboy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Duanesboy moves into the clinch.
Duanesboy pushes Judah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snake Duanesboy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Judah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duanesboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duanesboy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duanesboy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duanesboy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Duanesboy does it's job there.
Duanesboy lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duanesboy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Duanesboy. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Duanesboy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Duanesboy coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Duanesboy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Duanesboy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Duanesboy throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duanesboy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Duanesboy had a free shot at his head there.
Duanesboy throws a head kick that Judah semi-blocks.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Duanesboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duanesboy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duanesboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Judah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Judah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duanesboy defends it well.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duanesboy lands with a kick to the temple. Judah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duanesboy throws a front kick aimed at Judah's knee but Judah avoids it well.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duanesboy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duanesboy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duanesboy wants to clinch up but Judah keeps it at a distance.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake Duanesboy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Duanesboy as he connects with a hook.
Duanesboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Duanesboy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judah on the side of the head.
Duanesboy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duanesboy throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duanesboy scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy with a hook.
Duanesboy misses with a body kick.
Judah with the counter takedown but Duanesboy avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duanesboy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Duanesboy lands.
Duanesboy lands a head shot.
Duanesboy is looking to land body kicks.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah feints the counter takedown.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Duanesboy missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Duanesboy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duanesboy, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 623 p4p, 564 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 96 p4p, 81 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alice In Chains - Get Born Again. Vasil Petrov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
King is rocked!
King misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov 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 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinero Chai (ranked 582 p4p, 356 weight class) and Gorgon Patriot (ranked 66 p4p, 41 weight class). Chai comes to the cage accompanied by Styles P - Off The Ghost. Pinero Chai 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinero Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorgon Patriot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patriot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Patriot misses the target.
A nice combination there by Patriot.
It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Patriot tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Patriot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Patriot misses with a looping left.
Chai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patriot.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Gorgon Patriot has been cut.
A low kick lands for Patriot.
Patriot throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Patriot keeps Chai at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Patriot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Patriot moved out of range.
Patriot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a leg kick but Patriot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patriot tries to work over Chai's front leg with a kick but Chai checks it.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai checks a low kick from Patriot.
Patriot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Patriot misses.
Chai throws a series of punches but Patriot moves out of range.
Patriot looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patriot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Patriot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chai.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patriot scores with a push kick.
Chai 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.
Patriot scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a series of punches but Patriot moves out of range.
Patriot lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patriot instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patriot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot.
Patriot lands with a light punch inside.
Chai gets through Patriot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patriot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patriot lands an elbow inside that Chai shrugs off.
Patriot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patriot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai dodges an elbow strike from Patriot.
Patriot lands an elbow inside.
Patriot misses with a punch to the body.
Patriot tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai breaks the clinch.
Patriot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Patriot - just one landing.
Patriot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patriot throws a poor cross that misses
and Patriot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patriot thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Patriot.
Patriot misses with an uppercut.
Patriot tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Patriot manages to avoid it.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patriot moves away.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patriot tries a quick counter leg kick but Chai is wise to it.
Patriot closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patriot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Pinero Chai's cut is getting worse.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patriot lands with a left to the head.
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Patriot's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Patriot.
Patriot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patriot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patriot. That's going to slow Chai down.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patriot staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Patriot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patriot just misses with a punch to the body.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patriot.
Gorgon Patriot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai checks a low kick from Patriot.
Patriot pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patriot throws an elbow but misses.
Chai blocking some punches.
Patriot throws an elbow that misses.
Chai lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai breaks the clinch.
Patriot lands a jab to the head.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Patriot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patriot throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patriot has time to react.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Patriot lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Patriot connects with a body shot.
Patriot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Patriot closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patriot.
Patriot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patriot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patriot misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Patriot looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Patriot just gets out of the way.
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Patriot had a free shot at his head there.
Patriot is looking to clinch.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Chai walks into a jab.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Patriot avoids it.
Patriot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Pinero Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patriot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patriot connects with a single shot there.
Chai defending well as Patriot loads up on a big left hand.
Patriot misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Patriot manages to avoid it.
Patriot misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patriot looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Patriot manages to avoid it.
Gorgon Patriot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patriot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
Patriot is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
Patriot lands a right hook to the body.
Patriot throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Patriot.
Jab from Patriot.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patriot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Patriot misses.
Patriot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai cracks Patriot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patriot throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Patriot moved away.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patriot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patriot moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Patriot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patriot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Patriot wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Patriot misses with a looping right.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Patriot manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patriot.
Patriot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Patriot wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patriot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patriot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patriot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Patriot.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Patriot is just out of range.
Chai looks to land a combination but Patriot avoids it well.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai staying out of range there.
Patriot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patriot.
Patriot throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Patriot scores with a push kick.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Patriot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a swing at Patriot's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patriot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Gorgon Patriot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patriot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Patriot connects with a crisp jab.
Patriot with the inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Patriot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patriot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patriot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Patriot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patriot moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Patriot.
Chai slips a straight right by Patriot.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Patriot down.
Patriot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patriot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patriot throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patriot stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patriot.
Patriot scores with a jab.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Chai lands with a hook. Patriot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai misses with a left hand
enabling Patriot to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Patriot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Patriot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patriot.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Patriot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patriot 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Patriot!
A victorious Gorgon Patriot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pinero Chai spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens ...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 572 p4p, 301 weight class) and Maxim Jahouli (ranked 88 p4p, 47 weight class). Jahouli has chosen Darker Than Blue as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Jahouli!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahouli scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Jahouli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Jahouli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jahouli throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Jahouli slips under a jab.
Jahouli keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Jahouli sizes up Andrade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jahouli misses with a body shot
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jahouli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jahouli.
Jahouli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrade's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jahouli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Andrade's head coaches at Hardman MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Jahouli saw that one coming.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahouli takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade tries to work over Jahouli's front leg with a kick but Jahouli checks it.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Jahouli is predictable there
and Andrade counters with a thumping low kick.
Jahouli misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jahouli lands with an overhand left.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jahouli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrade darts in and clinches Jahouli up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade looking to slow down the pace here.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jahouli.
Jahouli taking a breather.
Jahouli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahoulis head.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Jahouli avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jahouli.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Jahouli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrade tries to land knees in the clinch but Jahouli avoids the damage to the body.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jahouli cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jahouli.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahouli avoiding damage as Andrade throws knees to the body.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Jahouli avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jahouli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jahouli throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Jahouli moves out of range easily.
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Jahouli misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Andrade.
Andrade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jahouli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid body kick from Jahouli.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jahouli rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Jahouli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Jahouli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jahouli pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
Jahouli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jahouli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Jahouli.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Jahouli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Jahouli controls the action.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jahouli.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Jahouli.
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jahouli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli tries to stall but Andrade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahouli leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jahouli.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jahouli presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Jahouli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jahouli or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Jahouli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jahouli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jahouli as the two fighters clinch.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jahouli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Jahouli is breathing heavily.
Jahouli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
Jahouli misses with the head strike.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Jahouli lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade avoiding damage.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Jahouli controls his hands.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jahouli's elbow.
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahouli misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Jahouli throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Jahouli misses with a hook
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jahouli throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Jahouli tries to land a body kick
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Jahouli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahouli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jahouli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a body punch.
Jahouli scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahouli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Jahouli cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Andrade taking a breather.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Jahouli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahouli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade lands a left hand.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Jahouli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jahouli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jahouli lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jahouli as the two fighters clinch.
Jahouli digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jahouli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jahouli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
Jahouli lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Jahouli working aggressively here.
Andrade tries a body shot but Jahouli blocks it.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Jahouli misses with some punches.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jahouli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade works on Jahouli's body with a couple of short punches.
Jahouli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrade gets through Jahouli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jahouli tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Jahouli lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jahouli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade wants to stall.
Andrade has Jahouli pushed against the cage.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Jahouli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jahouli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Jahouli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Andrade.
I think Andrade 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Jahouli!
After winning the bout, Maxim Jahouli 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 Marcello Sosa (ranked 69 p4p, 632 weight class) and Adim Bulb (ranked 9 p4p, 81 weight class). Sosa's entrance music is EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. A fine choice. Bulb has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Lights Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adim Bulb!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Bulb. Bulb maintains the clinch.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Bulb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sosa smiles and moves away.
Bulb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bulb lands a shoulder strike.
Bulb lands with a right to the head.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulb or not.
Sosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bulb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bulb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sosa working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulb.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Bulb lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sosa - that landed with a thud.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Bulb lands with a light punch inside.
Sosa takes a shot to the head.
Bulb looking to slow down the pace here.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa scores with a shot to the side of Bulb's head.
Sosa lands a nice uppercut.
Bulb misses with some punches.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
Bulb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sosa.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa pushes Bulb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulb is working Sosa over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bulb.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Bulb avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Sosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bulb blocks it with crossed arms.
Bulb decides to pull guard.
Bulb working a defensive guard here.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb has his foot on Sosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Bulb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sosa is stalling in the full guard.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bulb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bulb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Bulb misses with a hook
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bulb misses the shot to the body.
Bulb connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adim Bulb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bulb thuds a left hand into Sosa's body.
Bulb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa scores with a nice body kick.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Bulb moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bulb.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Sosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa lands with a right to the head.
Bulb is stalling here.
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
Sosa is leaning against Bulb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulb blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bulb controls the action.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
Sosa tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
Bulb trying to control the position but instead, Sosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bulb into the cage.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Sosa presses Bulb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb lands a left hand.
Bulb lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bulb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land.
Bulb avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Sosa.
A body shot lands from Bulb.
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Bulb back against the cage.
Sosa looking to throw knees to the head but Bulb is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb stalling.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
Bulb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sosa after a bit of a struggle.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Bulb takes a shot to the head.
Bulb blocking some punches.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses.
Marcello Sosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bulb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa tries a body shot but Bulb blocks it.
Bulb blocks a body shot from Sosa.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa lands a body punch.
Sosa lands a knee to the head.
Sosa lands a right hand.
Sosa tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa tries to roll over but Bulb keeps him under control.
Bulb is just content to waste time from the top position. Sosa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bulb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulb looking to pass the guard.
Bulb looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bulb is looking to sweep but instead, Sosa has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but Bulb defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sosa tries a low kick but Bulb avoids it.
Sosa misses with a hook to the body
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Bulb lands the left hand.
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sosa misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bulb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bulb on the inside.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Sosa pushes Bulb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulb's elbow.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sosa as Bulb tries to tie him up.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sosa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bulb.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb tries to pull guard but Sosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sosa gets through Bulb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulb or not.
Sosa works on Bulb's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sosa misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bulb.
Bulb gets through Sosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Bulb gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sosa trying to control but Bulb postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb trying to advance position but Sosa counters by regaining guard.
Bulb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bulb trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Bulb gets to his feet - Sosa follows without any prompting.
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.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sosa.
Bulb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulb slips a jab from Sosa.
Sosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bulb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sosa scrambles back to his feet.
Bulb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bulb misses with a hook
and Sosa counters with a leg kick.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bulb backs away, Sosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Sosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Adim Bulb just about did enough to take it.
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.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sosa.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Sosa.
Bulb punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb moves out of range of the body kick from Sosa.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Sosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Sosa throws a chopping leg kick but Bulb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Bulb scores with a four punch combination!
Bulb avoids a kick to the body.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb jabs Sosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Sosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Bulb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Bulb. That snapped Sosa's head back.
Bulb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sosa counters with a body kick that stops Bulb in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Bulb throws a low kick, looking for Sosa's leg but Sosa calmly moves out of range.
Sosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bulb just manages to avoid it.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
Sosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bulb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sosa, as that shot connected.
Sosa is looking to land body kicks.
Bulb swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Bulb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb cracks Sosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa takes one to the chin there.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Sosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bulb in his tracks.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Bulb scores with a decent looking hook.
Sosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb throws a shot to the body.
Bulb is looking to clinch.
It looked like Sosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bulb.
Bulb clobbers Sosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Bulb connects with a body shot.
Sosa lands with a nice body kick.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
A big left from Sosa misses.
Bulb is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Bulb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adim Bulb dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bulb walks into a jab.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulb swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Bulb misses
and Sosa counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Sosa counters with a thumping low kick.
Sosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sosa misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Bulb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bulb scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Sosa counters with a body kick.
Bulb throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
Sosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bulb moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcello Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Sosa throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.
Bulb can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Bulb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Bulb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Bulb tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Sosa as the two fighters clinch.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Sosa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adim Bulb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulb controls his hands.
Bulb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bulb controls the action.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.
Bulb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa misses with a knee strike.
Bulb stalling the fight.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulb is defending well for now.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
Bulb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulb.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Bulb blocks with his arms.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Bulb.
Bulb tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Sosa gets through Bulb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcello Sosa.
I think Bulb 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb is the new featherweight champion!
Adim Bulb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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