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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 2120 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 298 p4p, 308 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Syndicate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate.
Syndicate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko moves away from the strike by Syndicate.
Syndicate misses the body punch
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Syndicate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Mamchenko throws a series of strikes that have Syndicate backpedaling.
Syndicate staying out of range there.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Syndicate with a series of wild strikes but Syndicate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndicate dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Syndicate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamchenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Syndicate scrambles back to his feet.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Syndicate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mamchenko back to the cage. Syndicate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Syndicate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Syndicate looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko unleashes a big counter combination but Syndicate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syndicate slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Syndicate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamchenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndicate swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndicate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndicate throws an off balance right hand
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Syndicate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Syndicate was well out of range.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko misses with a combination
and Syndicate counters with a three punch combo that has Mamchenko backing up. Mamchenko nods at Syndicate to acknowledge the strikes.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Syndicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndicate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Syndicate counters with a three punch combo that has Mamchenko backing up. Mamchenko nods at Syndicate to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Syndicate does no damage.
Syndicate slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Syndicate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syndicate staying out of range there.
Syndicate defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko lands with a straight right. Syndicate didn't see that one coming.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko tests Syndicate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Syndicate slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Syndicate looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndicate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Syndicate misses with the combination.
Syndicate throws a big shot that misses.
Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Syndicate moved out of range.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Syndicate ducks under and follows up with a left that Syndicate also avoids with ease.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Syndicate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamchenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Syndicate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Syndicate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Syndicate misses its target.
Syndicate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Syndicate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Syndicate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
Syndicate throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Syndicate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndicate cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamchenko works over Syndicate's head and body with a nice combination.
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndicate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut.
Syndicate misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Syndicate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndicate. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndicate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamchenko duly obliges.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndicates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndicate walks into a jab.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syndicate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamchenko thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mamchenko scores with a four punch combination!
Mamchenko cracks Syndicate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndicate throws a right and a left that Mamchenko avoids nicely.
Syndicate throws a body shot but no joy.
As Syndicate backs off Mamchenko throws a huge counter combo but Syndicate manages to avoid it all.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Syndicate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndicate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syndicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syndicate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Syndicate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Syndicate misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Syndicate knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Syndicate counters with a series of strikes. Mamchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndicate fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndicate.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate throws a nice looking combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syndicate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Mamchenko.
Syndicate swinging wildly here.
Mamchenko lands an overhand right.
A big left from Syndicate misses.
Syndicate looks to land a combination. Mamchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamchenko sizes up Syndicate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Syndicate's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Syndicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndicate blocks a jab.
Syndicate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndicate fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Syndicate moves out of range.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Syndicate.
Syndicate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Syndicate moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Syndicate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndicate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndicate misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamchenko!
Mamchenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Syndicate counter with a right hand.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Syndicate avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndicate counters with a series of strikes. Mamchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndicate walks into a jab.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syndicate just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndicate circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndicate slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Syndicate thuds his right hand into Mamchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamchenko lands with a nice combination. Syndicate backs away looking to recover.
Syndicate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syndicate scores with a shot to the body.
Syndicate lands a body shot.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Syndicate counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Syndicate both land. Nice combination.
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!
Syndicate lunges at Mamchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamchenko's hand.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syndicate's hands.
Syndicate just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Syndicate. Those never looked like landing.
Syndicate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Mamchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syndicate.
Syndicate fails to land with a series of punches.
Syndicate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndicate misses with a wild combination.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko works the jab nicely.
Syndicate misses with a combination
and Mamchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mamchenko swinging wildly here.
Syndicate looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndicate should have avoided that one.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Syndicate counters with a right hand to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Syndicate.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndicate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syndicate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syndicate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndicate circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndicate throws a right hand that Mamchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamchenko also avoids with ease.
Mamchenko lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndicate misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
Syndicate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndicate.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Syndicate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Syndicate seems unphased.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Syndicate's head but Syndicate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Mamchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Syndicate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndicate circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndicate misses the jab.
Syndicate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Syndicate throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndicate.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Syndicate moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Syndicate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgenii Mamchenko.
Well Mamchenko 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Rbn (ranked 1397 p4p, 1136 weight class) and Thip Top (ranked 157 p4p, 129 weight class). Top has chosen Mars Simula - Chevelle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thip Top!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Top coming out on top.
Top throws a body kick that misses.
Rbn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Top looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Rbn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Top is trying to get back to half guard.
Rbn throws a strike aimed at the side of Top's head but Top avoids it well.
Top is looking to regain half guard here but Rbn keeps moving and retains side control.
Top sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rbn thows a huge punch but Top dodges it nicely.
Top wants to get back to full guard.
Top is still trying to improve position.
Top wants to control but Rbn is keeping busy.
Rbn working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rbn thows a huge punch but Top dodges it nicely.
Top avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rbn.
Top has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rbn is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top is trying to get back to full guard.
Rbn throws a strike but Top manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Rbn tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thip Top!
A victorious Thip Top thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 1086 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 46 p4p, 80 weight class). Floyd comes into the arena with Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Floyd sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Floyd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Floyd.
 It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
I was talking to Floyd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hall looks winded!
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Floyd keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been informed that Hall 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.
Floyd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Floyd is working Hall over against the cage.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Floyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Floyd lands a nice uppercut.
Floyd cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Floyd.
Floyd lands a right hand.
Floyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Floyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Floyd lands an uppercut.
 Hall is rocked!
Floyd slowing the pace effectively.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Floyd finish him?
Floyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Floyd drops Hall onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hall is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floyd creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hall with a big uppercut! Hall tries to clinch up but Floyd pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hall to the mat! Hall covers up and Floyd unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 1943 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 273 p4p, 205 weight class). Gamzatov comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamzatov moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
Asmundsen scores with a jab.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Gamzatov avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Gamzatov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asmundsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that Gamzatov avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a hook
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Asmundsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Asmundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gamzatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov distracts Asmundsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov postures up.
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.
Asmundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamzatov works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Asmundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamzatov defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamzatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gamzatov works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Gamzatov in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Asmundsen is keeping the position.
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Asmundsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asmundsen manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Asmundsen's guard.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen pulls Gamzatov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen has his foot on Gamzatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamzatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Asmundsen controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Gamzatov pushes his legs off easily.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov advances to half guard.
Asmundsen is staying active underneath Gamzatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asmundsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gamzatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gamzatov's back!
Asmundsen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Asmundsen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gamzatov hold on?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Gamzatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamzatov is just out of range.
Asmundsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Asmundsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Asmundsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamzatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamzatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asmundsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gamzatov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov staying out of range there.
Asmundsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Gamzatov avoids the punch easily.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamzatov manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamzatov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Gamzatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trond Asmundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Asmundsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamzatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asmundsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position here.
Gamzatov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gamzatov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamzatov passes into half guard.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asmundsen defends it well.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Asmundsen is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamzatov is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen controlling the position for now.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen gets full guard.
Gamzatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamzatov defends it easily.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
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.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard here.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Gamzatov passes Asmundsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Asmundsen defends the submission attempt.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gamzatov controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamzatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Asmundsen
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asmundsen is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Asmundsen wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but Asmundsen defending well.
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Asmundsen defends the submission attempt.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asmundsen defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamzatov is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Gamzatov there.
Asmundsen trying to control here.
Gamzatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asmundsen is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asmundsen wants to improve his position but Gamzatov is controlling well.
Asmundsen looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen gets back to full guard.
Gamzatov being controlled here momentarily.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asmundsen looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamzatov.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut
and Gamzatov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamzatov defends well.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Asmundsen has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gamzat Gamzatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asmundsen 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gaethje (ranked 877 p4p, 596 weight class) and Mike Lowe (ranked 112 p4p, 71 weight class). Justin Gaethje 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Gaethje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lowe is looking to land body kicks.
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lowe.
Lowe lands with a nice body kick.
Gaethje misses with the combination.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lowe momentarily.
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Gaethje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaethje.
Lowe cracks Gaethje with an open hand slap.
Gaethje takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Lowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lowe as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaethje tries to break free but Lowe pushes him back against the cage.
Lowe tries a body shot but Gaethje blocks it.
Gaethje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaethje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaethje struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Gaethje working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaethje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Gaethje tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaethje misses with a body punch.
Gaethje takes a shot to the head.
Gaethje's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaethje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaethje slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaethje crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lowe - the referee stops the clock and Gaethje gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lowe. Gaethje manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lowe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Gaethje.
Lowe feints a jab promting Gaethje to slip. Lowe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gaethje slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lowe lands a slapping body shot.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje dodges the punch combination from Lowe.
Lowe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gaethje walks into a stiff left hand from Lowe.
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaethje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gaethje misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowe misses the target.
Gaethje was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe digs a good hook to Gaethje's body.
Lowe misses with a left hand
and Gaethje makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lowe tries to clinch up
and Gaethje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaethje is just out of range.
Lowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Gaethje sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lowe works Gaethje's body with a nice hook.
Lowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lowe tries to land a body kick
enabling Gaethje to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaethje.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Gaethje throws a big counter combination but Lowe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gaethje throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
Lowe flicks out a counter leg kick but Gaethje steps away.
Lowe lands a jab to the nose.
Lowe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaethje is able to avoid easily.
Lowe throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Lowe.
Some bone on bone action there as Lowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gaethje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaethje on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
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.
Gaethje scores with a punch to the head.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaethje fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lowe checks it well.
Lowe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gaethje counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mike Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowe thuds a left hand into Gaethje's body.
Gaethje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lowe lands a nice hook to Gaethje's body. Gaethje takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaethje takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaethje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lowe can pounce on him.
Jab by Lowe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaethje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaethje.
Gaethje swings for the body but Lowe moves out of range.
Gaethje throws a leg kick that misses.
Lowe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lowe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaethje throws a counter high kick but Lowe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Gaethje moved out of range nicely.
Lowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lowe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Gaethje is rocked!
Lowe knocks out Gaethje with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lowe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lowe picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Lowe!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Lowe 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Suf (ranked 573 p4p, 1085 weight class) and Tevin Felix (ranked 82 p4p, 161 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Suf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Felix!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suf walks into a jab.
Felix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suf prevents the takedown attempt.
Suf breaks from the clinch.
Suf throws a right hand that Felix ducks under and follows up with a left that Felix also avoids with ease.
Felix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Felix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Felix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Felix distracts Suf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Felix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Felix postures up.
Felix content to stall in guard here.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Suf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suf keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Suf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Felix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Felix advances position into side control!
Felix trying to control the action but Suf is working from the bottom.
Suf is trying to buck Felix off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Suf is not content to let Felix control the position.
Felix working the ground and pound from side control.
Suf is trying to get back to half guard.
Felix is trying to get an arm triangle but Suf is defending well.
Suf regains half guard.
Felix is trying to control the action in half guard but Suf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Felix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suf has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix not doing much here.
Suf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suf.
Felix trying to control but Suf is working from the bottom.
Suf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suf keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Felix stops Suf from standing up.
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.
Suf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Felix stops Suf from standing up.
Felix trying to control but Suf is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Felix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suf is fending him off so far but Felix persists. Nope, Suf circles away and we're back to standing.
Suf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suf as he jumps to the side.
Bob Suf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tevin Felix.
Suf clinches up with Felix and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix managing to block the knees to the body from Suf.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Felix controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Felix.
Suf tries to break free but Felix pushes him back against the cage.
Felix breaks from the clinch.
Felix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Felix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Felix feints and as Suf raises his hands in defense, Felix changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suf wants to stand and escape but Felix is having none of it.
Felix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Felix has managed to get both his arms back between Suf's legs - danger averted.
Suf keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Felix cracks Suf with a solid left hand.
Suf keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Suf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix trying to control but Suf is working from the bottom.
Felix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix trying to control but Suf is working from the bottom.
Felix passes Suf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Felix trying to control from Suf's half guard. Suf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Felix trying to control but Suf is working from the bottom.
Suf wants to stand and escape but Felix is having none of it.
Felix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suf is keeping the position for now.
Felix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suf throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Felix chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Felix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Felix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suf misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Felix.
Felix gets a double leg takedown into Suf's guard.
Felix content to stall in guard here.
Felix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suf is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suf can't keep his opponent in guard - Felix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Felix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suf is just riding it out for now. Felix eventually gives up the hold.
Felix seems to be working for a kimura but Suf defends the submission attempt.
Felix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suf keeps working.
Felix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Felix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Felix has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Suf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Felix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Felix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Felix is working for a kimura but Suf is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felix seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Felix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Felix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Felix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suf, who protects the arm well.
Tevin Felix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Felix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suf, who protects the arm well.
Felix passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Suf!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix cracks Suf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suf gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix prevents Suf from standing back up.
Felix is looking for a kimura but Suf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Felix to get the leverage.
Felix is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suf pushes Felix off looking to stand but Felix dives back in and keeps control.
Suf gets full guard.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Suf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suf's guard.
Felix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Felix not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suf tries to kick Felix off in order to stand up. Felix Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Suf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Felix has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Felix tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Felix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Felix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Felix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suf, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Felix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Felix works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Felix misses with the ground and pound.
Felix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix tries for a kimura but Suf is defending well.
Felix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Felix but great work by Suf.
Suf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Felix struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Suf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Felix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Felix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Felix 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Felix!
After winning the bout, Tevin Felix 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 1627 p4p, 761 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 197 p4p, 97 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Submission. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riku counters with an outside leg kick.
Riku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riku as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Riku finds it's target.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body
and Riku counters with a head kick.
Maeda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooh!!! Riku has knocked Maeda down with a huge combo! Riku steps away and waves a wobbly Maeda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maeda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riku throws a quick head kick that knocks Maeda silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Riku is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 861 p4p, 921 weight class) and Blue Cup (ranked 126 p4p, 133 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones. Jr - Can't be Touched. Kyle Austin 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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Cup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cup jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Austin.
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Cup has Austin up against the cage in a clinch.
Cup breaks the clinch.
Cup connects with a right hand. Austin shakes it off.
Cup rushes Austin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cup.
Austin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Cup - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin tries to keep at a distance but Cup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cup breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cup lands with a good body shot.
Austin slips under a jab from Cup.
Cup waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Austin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Austin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Austin is rocked!
Cup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Austin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cup seems to have locked his on tight now - Austin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cup, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Blue Cup!
Blue Cup managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 778 p4p, 316 weight class) and Risto Rautio (ranked 115 p4p, 49 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by 閃靈 . Rautio has chosen mickey avalon as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Risto Rautio enters the cage!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Rautio's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Wang misses with a combination
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang throws a series of punches but Rautio avoids them all with ease.
Wang lands with an uppercut that bounces Rautio off the cage and back into range.
Wang looks for a takedown but Rautio sprawls well.
Rautio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wang looks to clinch
and Rautio counters with a nice body shot.
Wang misses with a shot to the body
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Wang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rautio was covering up waiting for the punch and Wang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wang trying to control but Rautio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Rautio looking to control.
Wang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rautio is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rautio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rautio is one step ahead there.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rautio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang trying to control but Rautio flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wang trying to control the position but Rautio manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Rautio controlling from the back.
Wang wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rautio is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rautio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Rautio pushes him off.
Wang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rautio scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautio scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt
and Rautio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautio keeps the fight on the outside.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to clinch up but Rautio circles away and keeps his distance.
Rautio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rautio tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rautio.
Rautio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rautio gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Rautio tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Rautio back against the cage.
Rautio misses with a punch on the inside.
Rautio lands an uppercut.
Rautio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang is working to tighten his grip on Rautio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rautio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wang is really squeezing tight and eventually Rautio passes out! Wang breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lynn (ranked 83 p4p, 207 weight class) and Domenico Mazziotti (ranked 9 p4p, 23 weight class). Mazziotti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the party - Pop Smoke. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lynn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Domenico Mazziotti!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Lynn.
Lynn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Lynn.
Lynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
Mazziotti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lynn under the eye.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazziotti won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazziotti is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mazziotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazziotti is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn throws a strike aimed at the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti avoids it well.
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazziotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Lynn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mazziotti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lynn.
Mazziotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lynn.
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazziotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazziotti is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mazziotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mazziotti wants to control but Lynn postures up.
Lynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lynn tries for a kimura but Mazziotti is defending well.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lynn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mazziotti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lynn.
Mazziotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lynn tries to move to mount but Mazziotti blocks the move with his legs.
Lynn tries for a kimura but Mazziotti is defending well.
Lynn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mazziotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynn's guard! Nice work there by Mazziotti!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lynn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mazziotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lynn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazziotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazziotti is on top in guard.
Lynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazziotti is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Mazziotti controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mazziotti escapes and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lynn is trying to improve his position.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Jack Lynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mazziotti in particular looking to stall.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Mazziotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn moves into full guard.
Lynn working for a triangle but Mazziotti defends it easily.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Mazziotti tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazziotti defends well.
Mazziotti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mazziotti trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti stopping the sweep attempt from Lynn.
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazziotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Lynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazziotti manages to get himself to full guard.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynn being controlled here momentarily.
Lynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazziotti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Mazziotti controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lynn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lynn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazziotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynn darts in looking for a takedown but Mazziotti gets double underhooks and turns Lynn into the cage.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Lynn is working for takedown but Mazziotti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lynn misses with a body punch.
Lynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazziotti can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynn backwards.
Lynn is working Mazziotti over against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn takes a shot to the head.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Lynn tries to pull guard but Mazziotti won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn throws a head punch that misses.
Lynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mazziotti smiles and moves away.
Lynn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti thuds his right hand into Lynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynn misses with a leg kick
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Lynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazziotti cracks Lynn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Lynn connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazziotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Lynn avoids it easily.
Lynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynn is rocked!
Mazziotti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynn misses with a hook to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lynn to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mazziotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti is the new lightweight champion!
Domenico Mazziotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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pop
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