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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tempe Gorge (ranked 1582 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 170 p4p, 128 weight class). Gorge comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan blocks a jab.
And Dhelan tries to counter it with a takedown but Gorge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorge has his hands on Dhelan's head, controlling the position.
Dhelan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorge keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Dhelan trying to control but Gorge is working from the bottom.
Gorge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge wants to stand and escape but Dhelan is having none of it.
Dhelan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gorge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gorge has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorge throwing strikes from guard but Dhelan blocks nicely.
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gorge passes into half guard.
Gorge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gorge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dhelan has hold of Gorge's hands but Gorge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dhelan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dhelan looking for subs off his back but Gorge has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
Gorge slips a nice elbow through Dhelan's hands, connecting with Dhelan's forehead.
Dhelan manages to get to full guard.
Dhelan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gorge 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 Dhelan.
Dhelan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dhelan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorge pulls his head out easily.
Gorge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dhelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorge is nestled in close to Dhelan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorge is looking to take a break and control but Dhelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dhelan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gorge is working away from the top position though.
Dhelan is pressing down on Gorge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Gorge from controlling successfully.
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorge looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan pushes a forearm under Gorge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gorge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhan Dhelan!
In his post fight interview, Zhan Dhelan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Bhullar (ranked 692 p4p, 663 weight class) and Bagel Boss (ranked 105 p4p, 103 weight class). Bhullar comes to the cage accompanied by Daniel Cormier - All About That Cake. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boss's choice of entrance music: 6 Foot 7 Foot. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Arjan Bhullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhullar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bhullar showed some decent athleticism there.
Boss has one foot on Bhullar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bhullar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boss's half guard.
Boss manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bhullar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boss.
Bhullar wants a takedown.
Bhullar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bhullar blocking some punches.
Bhullar tries for a takedown but Boss manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss tightens his grip and picks Bhullar up, before dumping him to the ground. Bhullar manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar 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.
Bhullar trying to control the position here.
Bhullar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar controls Boss momentarily but Boss frees himself.
Boss stopping the sweep attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture.
Bhullar is working an open guard so Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boss throws a body punch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Bhullar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boss's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bhullar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bhullar throwing strikes from guard but Boss blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking to stand up but Bhullar isn't so interested in that idea.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boss wants to stand up but Bhullar is controlling him.
Bhullar 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.
Bhullar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bhullar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bhullar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bhullar throws a strike but Boss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar 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.
Boss postures up.
Bhullar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boss wants to get up but he can't break Bhullar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bhullar pulls Boss in close to his closed guard and prevents Boss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bhullar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss wants to get up but he can't break Bhullar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bhullar, up you get!
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Bhullar. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss misses with a wild combination.
Bhullar fails with a takedown attempt.
Boss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boss wants to slow Bhullar down by chopping away at his legs.
Bhullar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boss has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bhullar is on him like a limpet, forcing Boss back against the cage.
Bhullar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Boss.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
Bhullar shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bhullar or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. Bhullar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boss clobbers Bhullar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bhullar if he has to take too many more of those.
Bhullar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhullar fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with a wild combination.
Boss throws a right and a left that Bhullar avoids nicely.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Bhullar dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss working aggressively here.
Bhullar wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boss pulls guard effortlessly.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boss wants to stand up but Bhullar is controlling him.
Boss manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Boss digs a good hook to Bhullar's body.
Bhullar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Bhullar ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bhullar can't get the takedown.
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss lands a body shot.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhullar dodges the punch combination from Boss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Boss both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
A cross from Boss lands.
Boss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head.
Bagel Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooh!!! Boss has knocked Bhullar down with a huge combo! Boss steps away and waves a wobbly Bhullar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Bhullar is rocked!
Boss cracks Bhullar with a left hook right on the temple and Bhullar goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Boss lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bhullar is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 669 p4p, 522 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 39 p4p, 29 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Who Knows. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sagaki's choice of entrance music: One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Twea King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a straight left.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
King is trying to keep Sagaki in close.
Sagaki is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sagaki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sagaki has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twea King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 388 p4p, 150 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 61 p4p, 23 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 19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budluvski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski slips under a jab from Duranto.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budluvski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duranto under the eye.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Budluvski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budluvski.
Duranto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duranto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
A head kick misses from Duranto.
Duranto throws a front kick that sends Budluvski stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Duranto misses with a lunging right hand
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Budluvski jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Duranto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duranto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duranto misses with a hook.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the head.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Duranto moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Duranto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski misses with a straight right.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Duranto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Duranto misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
Duranto gets through Budluvski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Duranto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Budluvski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Budluvski scores with a shoulder strike.
Duranto looking to slow down the pace here.
Duranto taking a breather.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Duranto.
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski scores with a nice right hand.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski cracks Duranto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budluvski cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Duranto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski pushes off an throws an elbow but Duranto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
Duranto connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duranto blocks a jab.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto.
Budluvski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto throws a low kick but Budluvski moves out of range easily.
Duranto cracks Budluvski with a good jab.
Duranto scores with a punch to the head.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Budluvski as he checks the leg kick.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Budluvski with an uppercut!
Duranto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Duranto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duranto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Duranto slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duranto dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Budluvski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duranto 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 slapping leg kick lands for Duranto.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Duranto wants to land a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range.
Duranto ducks right into an uppercut from Budluvski.
Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Duranto misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Duranto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto 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.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto scores with a leg kick.
Duranto tries to work over Budluvski's front leg with a kick but Budluvski checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Budluvski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Duranto lands an overhand right.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duranto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budluvski connects with a looping right hand.
Duranto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Budluvski.
Budluvski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Budluvski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Budluvski back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto avoids a wild elbow strike from Budluvski.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto.
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Duranto tried to score with a low kick but Budluvski checks it.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duranto doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.
Budluvski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budluvski is able to avoid easily.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Budluvski moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto tries a low kick but Budluvski avoids it.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Budluvski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto with a nice calf kick.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Budluvski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Duranto.
Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Budluvski with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Budluvski counters with a low kick, right behind Duranto 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Duranto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budluvski cracks Duranto with an open hand slap.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budluvski.
Nice cross by Budluvski.
Duranto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Budluvski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Duranto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Budluvski takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Budluvski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duranto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duranto.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duranto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Budluvski had a free shot at his head there.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Budluvski checks it.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Duranto circles away.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budluvski walks into a straight right hand from Duranto.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duranto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski throws a push kick but Duranto slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a jab to Duranto's midsection.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto misses with a head kick.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budluvski. Duranto shrugs it off though.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
Duranto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duranto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duranto scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
Duranto motions for Budluvski to come forward. Duranto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Duranto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duranto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duranto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Budluvski.
Good leg kick by Duranto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Duranto.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Budluvski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duranto - the referee stops the clock and Budluvski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duranto. Budluvski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duranto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duranto lands a head kick!
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duranto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Budluvski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Duranto blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Duranto tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Budluvski seems unphased.
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Duranto blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Decent striking displayed by Duranto there.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Duranto cracks Budluvski with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski 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.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Budluvski throws a chopping leg kick but Duranto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Darwin Budluvski.
Well Duranto 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 158 p4p, 183 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 11 p4p, 13 weight class). Traveller has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 18 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traveller is looking for the big counter here.
Kenobi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Traveller.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Traveller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traveller checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the head.
Kenobi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Traveller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
Traveller missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Traveller slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Traveller misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Traveller down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Kenobi catches Traveller right on the button with a cross.
Traveller cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
Kenobi throws a leg kick which misses Traveller's front leg but catches the back leg as Traveller tries to avoid it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenobi cracks Traveller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi swinging wildly here.
Traveller shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kenobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Traveller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenobi doesn't seem phased though.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traveller checks it well.
Traveller misses with a hook.
Traveller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Kenobi.
Traveller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Traveller.
Traveller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kenobi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
Traveller lands with a cross.
Traveller checks a leg kick.
Kenobi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Traveller swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Traveller lands a jab.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Traveller slips under a jab.
Traveller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Traveller dips to his left and cracks Kenobi with an uppercut!
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Traveller counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Traveller throws a right and a left that Kenobi avoids nicely.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi walks into a straight right hand from Traveller.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Traveller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Traveller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenobi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Kenobi lands a jab to Traveller's midsection.
Traveller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traveller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller.
Traveller misses with an uppercut
enabling Kenobi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Traveller scores with a nice head shot.
Kenobi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Some wild striking there from Traveller.
Kenobi clobbers Traveller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traveller is out of range and Kenobi settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traveller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kenobi lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Traveller misses the jab.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Kenobi moved away.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Traveller moves out of range easily.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traveller.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traveller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Traveller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a left hand
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Kenobi avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi lands a nice shot that snaps Traveller's head back.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller wants to slow Kenobi down by chopping away at his legs.
Traveller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenobi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Kenobi.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Kenobi checks it.
Kenobi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kenobi moves out of range of the leg kick from Traveller.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Traveller misses with a double jab.
Kenobi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traveller! But no joy.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Traveller misses.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Traveller slips the punch.
Kenobi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traveller on the side of the head.
Traveller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Traveller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenobi lands a jab to the head.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Traveller.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kenobi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Traveller - the referee stops the clock and Kenobi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Traveller. Kenobi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Traveller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Traveller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kenobi misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A left and a right from Kenobi both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traveller slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Kenobi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Traveller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traveller scores with a leg kick.
Traveller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a push kick but Traveller slaps the foot to one side.
Kenobi cracks Traveller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenobi lands a glancing blow to the side of Traveller's head.
Traveller throws a head kick that Kenobi semi-blocks.
Traveller misses with a wild combination.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kenobi backs off Traveller throws a huge counter combo but Kenobi manages to avoid it all.
Traveller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenobi on the side of the head.
Traveller moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Traveller lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Traveller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Traveller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller throws a wild body kick that Kenobi sees coming a mile off.
Traveller throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenobi lands a nice shot that snaps Traveller's head back.
Traveller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Kenobi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenobi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Traveller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenobi at a distance.
Traveller swinging wildly here.
Traveller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Traveller jabs Kenobi right on the nose. Kenobi blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Traveller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Traveller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Kenobi lands with an overhand left.
Traveller blocks a jab.
Kenobi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kenobi catches Traveller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four 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!
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Traveller misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi misses with a series of wild punches.
Traveller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a head kick that misses.
Traveller is looking for the big counter here.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Traveller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller blocks a low kick nicely.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Traveller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenobi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi with a jab.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
It appears Kenobi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Traveller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Traveller throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Traveller. That one must have hurt.
Kenobi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kenobi swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Traveller connects with a solid leg kick.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenobi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi tries to score with a low kick but Traveller moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Traveller checks a low kick from Kenobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Traveller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Traveller's head.
Traveller moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi walks into a stiff left hand from Traveller.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenobi lands the left hand.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kenobi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Traveller.
Kenobi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body
and Traveller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traveller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traveller stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Traveller.
A little feinted left hand from Kenobi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenobi scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Traveller throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Traveller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Traveller as he connects with a hook.
Kenobi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Kenobi.
Traveller tries a quick counter leg kick but Kenobi is wise to it.
Kenobi tries to work over Traveller's front leg with a kick but Traveller checks it.
Traveller lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Kenobi throws a lazy uppercut
and Traveller counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenobi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick which misses Traveller's front leg but catches the back leg as Traveller tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
A big right from Traveller misses.
Kenobi 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.
Traveller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Traveller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenobi.
Traveller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenobi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenobi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Traveller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi throws out a leg kick but Traveller moves out of range and Kenobi only half commits.
Traveller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi pushes Traveller away with a front kick.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four 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!
Traveller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Traveller checks the leg kick.
Traveller throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Traveller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenobi throws a hook but Traveller blocks it.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
A quick step to the side and Kenobi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Traveller's legs.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi throws a right hand that Traveller ducks under and follows up with a left that Traveller also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traveller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenobi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Obi Wan Kenobi.
Well Kenobi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath Obi Wan Kenobi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 260 p4p, 165 weight class) and Kieran McArthur (ranked 31 p4p, 18 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ignatowski back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatowski trying to stall but McArthur improves his position.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McArthur to keep the fight standing.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Ignatowski is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatowski has his back to the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by McArthur.
Ignatowski 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatowski taking a breather.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski drags the fight down to the ground.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.
McArthur controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McArthur has his hands clasped together but Ignatowski extends and breaks McArthur's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ignatowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Karpo (ranked 292 p4p, 233 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 40 p4p, 32 weight class). McDonald has chosen Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannu Karpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.
Karpo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Karpo is now in McDonald 's guard.
Karpo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karpo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Karpo is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald working Karpo over with strikes.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karpo to regain full guard.
McDonald is working Karpo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald postures up in Karpo's guard and throws a big left but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Karpo's brow.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karpo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDonald is thwarting Karpo's attempts to control the position.
Karpo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karpo taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Karpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karpo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Karpo throws up his legs and catches McDonald in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McDonald tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Karpo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo 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.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 276 p4p, 242 weight class) and Peleki Tuala (ranked 42 p4p, 37 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tuala's choice of entrance music: Dock of Fiji. Gary Sparxx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleki Tuala!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala slips under a jab.
Tuala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparxx lands a head shot.
Tuala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
letting Tuala counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Sparxx.
 It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuala moves away.
Sparxx avoids a kick to the body.
Sparxx throws the left hand but Tuala avoids the punch easily.
Tuala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sparxx with a body shot.
Tuala throws a leg kick but Sparxx sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparxx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuala misses with a body shot.
Sparxx lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuala moves away.
It seemed like Tuala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuala moves away.
Tuala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuala slips a straight right by Sparxx.
Sparxx lands a right hook to the body.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sparxx drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tuala right on the button. Tuala goes down! Sparxx follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sparxx gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Boretti (ranked 42 p4p, 110 weight class) and Patty O Reilly (ranked 8 p4p, 18 weight class). Boretti comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. 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 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly jabs at Boretti's body.
O Reilly works Boretti's body with a nice hook.
O Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Reilly connects with a nice looking jab.
O Reilly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boretti scores with a one two! O Reilly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
O Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
O Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boretti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boretti.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
O Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
O Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Boretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Boretti sprawls well. He's pushed O Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boretti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boretti throws a combination. O Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boretti 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.
Boretti throws a hook but O Reilly avoids it easily.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
O Reilly throws a solid leg kick but Boretti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Reilly.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly throws a wild body kick that Boretti sees coming a mile off.
Boretti throws a head kick that O Reilly semi-blocks.
Boretti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Reilly is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Boretti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that O Reilly 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.
Boretti missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Boretti.
Boretti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Reilly scores with a body shot.
O Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti lands with an uppercut that bounces O Reilly off the cage and back into range.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and O Reilly moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Boretti tests O Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boretti has time to react.
Boretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Reilly thuds a left hand into Boretti's body.
Boretti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Reilly scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boretti moves out of range as O Reilly throws a body kick.
O Reilly throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
O Reilly is looking to land body kicks.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti moves out of range of the leg kick from O Reilly.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
O Reilly thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Reilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boretti throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
O Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boretti throws a hook but O Reilly blocks it.
O Reilly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boretti sprawls well initially but O Reilly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boretti is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti wants to get back to his feet.
O Reilly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boretti is trying to stand.
O Reilly wants to control but Boretti is keeping him busy.
Boretti tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
Boretti kicks off O Reilly and gets to his feet.
Boretti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Reilly.
O Reilly rushes Boretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
O Reilly stalls.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
O Reilly pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boretti moves out of range as O Reilly throws a body kick.
O Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
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.
O Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patty O Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Reilly is out of range and Boretti settles back down.
O Reilly scores with a leg kick.
O Reilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
O Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Reilly jabs at Boretti's body.
O Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
O Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
O Reilly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by O Reilly.
Boretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Reilly can pounce on him.
O Reilly throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Reilly.
Boretti throws a nice looking combination but O Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Reilly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boretti.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
O Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Boretti shakes him off and moves away.
O Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boretti blocks the leg kick.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Boretti. Those never looked like landing.
Boretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crunch! O Reilly slams his shin into Boretti's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boretti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Reilly - the referee stops the clock and Boretti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Reilly. Boretti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Reilly drives through with a takedown into Boretti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boretti is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Boretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Boretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boretti wants to get back to his feet but O Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Boretti blocks nicely.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti leaves O Reilly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boretti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
O Reilly throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti throws a right hand that O Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that O Reilly also avoids with ease.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
O Reilly connects with a right hand. Boretti shakes it off.
O Reilly tries to clinch up.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti tries to land a leg kick but O Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
O Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but O Reilly slips the punch.
O Reilly with a nice calf kick.
O Reilly scores with a jab. Boretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Boretti coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from O Reilly does it's job there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Reilly backwards.
O Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Boretti prevents a body shot from O Reilly.
O Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boretti tries a body shot but O Reilly blocks it.
O Reilly goes for a takedown attempt but Boretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boretti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
O Reilly thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Boretti 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.
Boretti gets tackled into the cage by O Reilly. O Reilly maintains the clinch.
O Reilly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boretti is trying to keep an underhook but O Reilly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
O Reilly wants to control but Boretti is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
O Reilly passes to full mount!
Boretti is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly with a couple of short strikes.
Boretti somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Reilly. Boretti shrugs it off though.
Boretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Reilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from O Reilly there.
Ground and pound from O Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti tries to kick O Reilly off but O Reilly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boretti has one foot on O Reilly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
O Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Reilly 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Reilly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boretti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, O Reilly asserts his dominance and retains side control.
O Reilly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Reilly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boretti parries the strikes from O Reilly easily there. O Reilly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boretti to escape.
Boretti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but O Reilly is controlling him well.
O Reilly in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boretti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boretti moves out of range as O Reilly throws a body kick.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reilly blocks a head kick by Boretti.
O Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly tries to clinch but Boretti moves out of range.
O Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Boretti circles away.
O Reilly dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
O Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly lands a body shot.
Boretti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Reilly gets a clinch.
O Reilly manages to pull guard.
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boretti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boretti wants to stand but O Reilly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boretti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boretti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boretti stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Patty O Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boretti wants to stand but O Reilly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boretti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on O Reilly, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patty O Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Reilly 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patty O Reilly!
In his post fight interview, Patty O Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 6 p4p, 45 weight class) and Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). Ispa Mfer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jabbar staying out of range there.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Jabbar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbar throws out the jab.
Jabbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Jabbar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Jabbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jabbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jabbar loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Jabbar moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jabbar checks a low kick from Mfer.
Jabbar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Jabbar looks to throw a body kick
and Mfer counters with a good, hard body kick but Jabbar shrugs it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Jabbar blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jabbar throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mfer.
Jabbar lands a high kick!
Jabbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a low kick but Jabbar avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch.
Jabbar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Jabbar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Jabbar moved away.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jabbar.
Jabbar counters with a body kick.
Jabbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabbar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Jabbar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Mfer lands but Jabbar takes it in his stride.
Mfer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jabbar scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer slips a straight right by Jabbar.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ispa Mfer's cut is getting worse.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Jabbar's knee but Jabbar avoids it well.
Mfer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jabbar checks a low kick from Mfer.
Jabbar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Jabbar didn't see that one coming.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jabbar.
Jabbar cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries a low kick but Jabbar avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabbar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar misses with a straight left.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer lands a front kick.
Jabbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mfer throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Jabbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jabbar thinks about the counter body kick.
Mfer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jabbar lands a right hook to the body.
Jabbar throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Jabbar sees coming a mile off.
Jabbar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mfer blocks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
And Jabbar responds with a good body kick, but Mfer manages to step out the way in time.
Jabbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Jabbar counter with a right hand.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Jabbar checks it
and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar misses with a straight right.
Mfer forces Jabbar back against the cage and clinches.
Jabbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabbar.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabbar scores with a hook to the body.
Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jabbar.
Jabbar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar slips under a jab from Mfer.
Jabbar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jabbar blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbar throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Jabbar's knee but Jabbar avoids it well.
Jabbar throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Jabbar is predictable there
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabbar lands a jab to the nose.
Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range.
Jabbar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mfer takes a swing at Jabbar's ribcage but misses.
Jabbar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jabbar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ispa Mfer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Jabbar moved out of range.
Jabbar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jabbar counters with a body kick that stops Mfer in his tracks momentarily.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Jabbar counters with a crisp right that sends Mfer to the canvas! Jabbar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Muhammad Jabbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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