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GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 988 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 113 p4p, 157 weight class). Fortay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Choice Is Yours. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Fortay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loris.
Fortay swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Loris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay lands with a cross.
Loris moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris cracks Fortay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Fortay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Loris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loris misses with a low kick.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Loris checks the leg kick.
Loris throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fortay to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Loris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortay doesn't seem phased though.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Fortay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
Fortay throws a good cross that connects.
Loris staying out of range there.
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Loris slips under a jab from Fortay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Loris 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.
Loris takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
Loris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortay doesn't seem bothered though.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Fortay's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris works Fortay's body with a nice hook.
Fortay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loris cracks Fortay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortay tries a quick counter leg kick but Loris is wise to it.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Fortay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Loris moved out of range.
Fortay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortay, as that shot connected.
Fortay feints and then cracks Loris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loris down.
Loris throws a leg kick which misses Fortay's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortay tries to avoid it.
Fortay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fortay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortay throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Fortay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
Fortay misses with a leg kick
and Loris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Loris.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortay's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris is trying to control. Fortay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loris is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fortay keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Loris working some strikes from top position.
Loris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortay's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris throwing strikes from guard but Fortay blocks nicely.
Loris throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loris staying out of range there.
Loris lands with a straight right. Fortay didn't see that one coming.
Loris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Loris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Fortay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Fortay works Loris's body with a nice hook.
Fortay tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Fortay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Fortay ducks down to avoid it.
Fortay misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Fortay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay slips under a jab.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Loris's defenses.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Fortay takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Fortay tries to land a leg kick but Loris saw it coming and moves away.
Fortay moves out of range of the body kick from Loris.
Loris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Loris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Fortay ducks down to avoid it.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris missing with a left hand there. Fortay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Loris throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loris on the side of the head.
Loris lands with a cross.
Fortay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Fortay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Loris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fortay is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Fortay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Loris 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.
Ground and pound from Loris.
Fortay is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fortay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fortay throws up his legs and catches Loris in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Loris tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fortay! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tree Fortay!
Our winner, Tree Fortay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 609 p4p, 1453 weight class) and Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 89 p4p, 216 weight class). Ohoulihan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bill Conti - Going The Distance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Ohoulihan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Ohoulihan blocks the leg kick.
Ohoulihan misses with a low kick.
Winks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohoulihan.
Winks scores with a jab to the body.
Winks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohoulihan throws the kick towards the body but Winks avoids it.
Winks throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Ohoulihan 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.
Ohoulihan scores with a nice body kick.
Ohoulihan throws a body punch but Winks moves out of range.
Ohoulihan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Ohoulihan throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot.
Ohoulihan wants to land a leg kick but Winks is out of range.
Ohoulihan takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Winks misses.
Winks takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks pushes Ohoulihan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winks.
Ohoulihan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohoulihan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Winks is trying to keep an underhook but Ohoulihan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulihan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohoulihan pulls his head out easily.
Winks trying to control here.
Winks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ohoulihan working the head and body with strikes.
Ohoulihan is looking for a kimura here.
Ohoulihan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohoulihan pulls his head out easily.
Winks is pressing down on Ohoulihan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ohoulihan looking to pass the guard.
Winks keeping moving, preventing Ohoulihan from controlling successfully.
Winks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohoulihan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohoulihan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ohoulihan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ohoulihan is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohoulihan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ohoulihan cracks Winks with a solid left hand.
Ohoulihan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohoulihan has managed to get both his arms back between Winks's legs - danger averted.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohoulihan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohoulihan has managed to get both his arms back between Winks's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ohoulihan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ohoulihan trying to control but Winks is working from the bottom.
Ohoulihan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohoulihan working some strikes from top position.
Ohoulihan working some strikes from top position.
Ohoulihan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohoulihan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ohoulihan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winks working for a triangle but Ohoulihan defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ohoulihan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ohoulihan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ohoulihan scores with a leg kick.
Winks misses with a body shot.
Winks blocks a head kick by Ohoulihan.
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohoulihan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ohoulihan, as that shot connected.
Winks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ohoulihan lands with a nice body punch.
Winks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Winks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ohoulihan doesn't seem phased though.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winks was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Nice body punch from Ohoulihan.
Winks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Winks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohoulihan drops Winks with a big left hand! Winks is injured, injured bad! Ohoulihan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Ohoulihan!
In his post fight interview, Seamus Ohoulihan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 546 p4p, 782 weight class) and Henrique Rosa (ranked 82 p4p, 112 weight class). Magomaevaboff comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin of Dagestan. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Rosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Rosa tries to get set, Magomaevaboff tries to push him back and clinch up but Rosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rosa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rosa clobbers Magomaevaboff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomaevaboff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rosa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rosa misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa throws out a counter right but Magomaevaboff avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rosa.
Rosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a body kick but Rosa moved away.
Rosa misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa punishes Magomaevaboff's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rosa misses with a hook to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rosa's knee momentarily.
Rosa throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Rosa throws the kick towards the body but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Rosa.
Rosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomaevaboff with a body shot.
Rosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Rosa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomaevaboff.
Rosa moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Rosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomaevaboff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosa.
Rosa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomaevaboff blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosa staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff moves in looking to clinch but Rosa pushes him off.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
Rosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rosa looks for the body kick but Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomaevaboff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rosa misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Rosa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff sizes up Rosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Rosa misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Rosa.
It appears Magomaevaboff was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomaevaboff lands a big uppercut and Rosa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rosa looks OK. Magomaevaboff waves Rosa back to his feet!
 Rosa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Magomaevaboff and Rosa falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Magomaevaboff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Husein Magomaevaboff!
An out of breath Husein Magomaevaboff 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Astro Traveller (ranked 517 p4p, 727 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 76 p4p, 107 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Astro Traveller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ape. Ape obviously looking to wear him down.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Ape tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Traveller's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ape has Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.
Ape wants to break free but Traveller has control.
Traveller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Traveller.
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Ape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traveller counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traveller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ape just manages to avoid it.
Ape's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Ape 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape scores with a sloppy right hand. Traveller should have avoided that one.
Traveller scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Traveller.
Traveller takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape drives through and clinches with Traveller against the cage.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to push Traveller away but Traveller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ape throws a sloppy body shot
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Traveller misses with a left hand
and Traveller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traveller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape jabs Traveller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ape tries to clinch up but Traveller circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and Traveller counters with a straight right hand.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Ape does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Traveller's hands.
Ape throws a leg kick
enabling Traveller to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Traveller misses the jab.
Ape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traveller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Ape connects with a jab.
Ape misses with a body shot.
Traveller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Traveller 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Ape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traveller doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws a series of strikes that have Traveller backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Traveller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape misses with a hook
and Traveller counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Traveller.
Ape is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traveller with a body shot.
Ape cracks Traveller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traveller thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape 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.
Ape moves out of range as Traveller throws a body kick.
Traveller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a thumping low kick.
Traveller misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a hook but Traveller blocks it.
Ape takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller lands a jab.
Traveller swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape tries to clinch but Traveller moves out of range.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Traveller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Traveller tries to score with a low kick but Ape moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.
Traveller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveller.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Traveller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Grey Ape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traveller slips a jab from Ape.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Traveller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Traveller down.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Traveller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller.
Ape scores with a three punch combo!
Traveller avoids the body shot from Ape.
Traveller cracks Ape with a good jab.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick from Traveller.
Ape tries to bum rush Traveller with a series of wild strikes but Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick lands for Ape.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape wants to slow Traveller down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Traveller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ape.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape walks into a jab.
Nice body kick there by Traveller.
Traveller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ape's hands.
Traveller moves away from the strike by Ape.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Ape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but Traveller is out of range.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and Traveller counters with a two punch combo.
Traveller checks a leg kick nicely.
Traveller throws a front kick aimed at Ape's knee but Ape avoids it well.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Ape moves into the clinch.
Traveller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ape or not.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Traveller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traveller as Ape tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ape there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traveller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Traveller.
Traveller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Traveller avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ape misses
and Traveller counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape lands a right hook to the body.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traveller scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
Traveller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller digs a good hook to Ape's body.
Traveller scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Traveller.
Traveller misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
Ape throws a counter combo.
Traveller cracks Ape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ape misses with a hook. Traveller ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Ape throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Ape throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ape.
Ape swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Traveller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ape thinking.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traveller.
Ape looks to land a body kick but Traveller moved away.
Traveller swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws a counter combo.
Traveller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ape is able to avoid easily.
Traveller avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Traveller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape 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.
Ape takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Ape misses.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Traveller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traveller misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Traveller blocks a leg kick.
Traveller digs a good body shot into Ape's ribs.
Ape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traveller doesn't seem bothered though.
Traveller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ape wants to clinch up but Traveller keeps it at a distance.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traveller.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ape misses
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Traveller slips under a jab.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller lands a glancing blow to the side of Ape's head.
It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Traveller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traveller at a distance.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traveller misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Traveller misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Traveller misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Astro Traveller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ape 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 562 p4p, 425 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 84 p4p, 66 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andrianakis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Patrick River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River lands with a kick to the temple. Andrianakis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River tries a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River delivers a nice body kick.
Andrianakis gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrianakis avoids the damage to the body.
River lands a right hand.
Andrianakis tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Andrianakis lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Andrianakis lands a right hand.
Andrianakis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that River 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.
Andrianakis lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River has Andrianakis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrianakis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis throws an elbow that misses.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andrianakis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A clash of legs there as Andrianakis blocks the low kick.
River connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River misses with a body kick.
Andrianakis throws out a powerful jab.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a low kick but Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrianakis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
River wants to control from the top but Andrianakis keeps moving.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andrianakis is looking to stand up but River isn't so interested in that idea.
River is in close to Andrianakis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andrianakis pushes River off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
Andrianakis breaks from the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianakis cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Andrianakis takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianakis scores with a body shot.
Andrianakis lands a two punch combo.
Andrianakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrianakis's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looks for the body kick but Andrianakis saw that one coming.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from River.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River connects with the punch.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Andrianakis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch.
Andrianakis gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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 Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrianakis lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River lands with a right hand.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up.
Andrianakis throws a hook but River blocks it.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrianakis in his tracks.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River closes the distance and pushes Andrianakis back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Milo Andrianakis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River jumps guard but Andrianakis stands there with River around his waist. River gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
A short right from Andrianakis on the inside.
River tries for a takedown but Andrianakis manages to get underhooks.
River working aggressively here.
Andrianakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Patrick River's cut even more.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianakis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Patrick River's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianakis controls his hands.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis cracks River with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis is working River over against the cage.
River is breathing heavily.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
River avoids the elbow strike from Andrianakis, against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River goes for a takedown attempt but Andrianakis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Milo Andrianakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
A shot to the body from Andrianakis misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis cracks River with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Andrianakis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning River to stand back up!
River is rocked!
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from River.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrianakis finish him?
Andrianakis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrianakis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks River right on the button. River goes down! Andrianakis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Andrianakis gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Andrianakis!
During a confident post fight interview, Milo Andrianakis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 238 p4p, 526 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 36 p4p, 77 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan with a hook.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conan misses with the combination.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Conan. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan misses with a two punch combination.
As Conan backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Conan manages to avoid it all.
Conan looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Conan misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Conan misses the jab.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conan misses with a looping right.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Conan's head back.
Conan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Conan.
Conan lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Conan thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Conan eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Conan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Conan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conan misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Conan defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa clobbers Conan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Conan misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Conan misses.
A big left from Conan misses.
Conan takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conan misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Conan misses with a straight left.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan scores with a jab.
Conan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conan with a body shot.
Conan lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Conan has got the better of the exchanges.
Conan looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Conan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conan tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Conan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Conan slips a jab from Barbosa.
Conan lands a body shot.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Jab from Conan.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Conan misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conan misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Conan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conan on the side of the head.
Conan is rocked!
Conan lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Conan's ribs.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conan lands a head shot.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Conan - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan lands a nice looking body shot.
Conan cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Conan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Conan catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edward Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan slips a jab from Barbosa.
A quick step to the side and Conan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Conan misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Conan misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Conan.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conan works the jab nicely.
Conan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Conan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conan blocks a jab.
A big left from Conan misses.
Conan lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Conan seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a big right hand! Oh Conan is in trouble here! Barbosa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Daniel Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 228 p4p, 452 weight class) and Jewel Diaz (ranked 32 p4p, 54 weight class). Corona comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Diaz has chosen Andre Nickatina, Drought Season as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona scores with a shot to the body.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corona takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz moves out of range as Corona strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corona. That's going to slow Diaz down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corona is defended easily by Diaz.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Corona.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corona!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working away.
Corona taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working away.
Diaz wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corona is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corona's head.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it.
Corona has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Corona is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corona working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Corona controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz stands up over Corona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corona is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Corona's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Corona is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Corona is rocked!
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Corona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Corona looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Corona throws a shot to the body.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A low kick from Corona misses
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Diaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Corona! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Juan Corona was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 175 p4p, 342 weight class) and Igla Chlen (ranked 27 p4p, 52 weight class). Chlen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlen lands a really nice looking cross but Ahai seems unphased.
Ahai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahai staying out of range there.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Chlen there.
Ahai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chlen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahai.
Ahai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Ahai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chlen throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chlen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chlen connects with a jab.
Ahai scores with a nice right hand.
Chlen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chlen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahai's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Chlen lands with a nice body punch.
Ahai slips a jab from Chlen.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chlen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahai blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahai defending well as Chlen loads up on a big left hand.
Chlen is looking to chop away at Ahai's legs.
Chlen connects with a single shot there.
Ahai throws a looping overhand right but Chlen ducks down to avoid it.
Ahai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlen.
Chlen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahai throws a big counter combination but Chlen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Chlen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chlen.
Ahai connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chlen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Ahai.
Chlen with a nice cross.
Ahai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chlen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chlen lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlen. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chlen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Chlen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ahai tries to move into range but Chlen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chlen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahai lands a body shot.
Ahai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chlen digs a good hook to Ahai's body.
Chlen lands a nice shot that snaps Ahai's head back.
Ahai throws a push kick but Chlen slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahai. That snapped Chlen's head back.
Chlen misses with a low kick.
Ahai staying out of range there.
Ahai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chlen.
Chlen slips under a jab.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Chlen throws a big shot that misses.
Chlen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahai off the cage and back into range.
Ahai checks the leg kick.
Chlen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahai at a distance.
Ahai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai tests Chlen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Chlen.
Chlen lands with a hook. Ahai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Chlen saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chlen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chlen lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ahai blocks the low kick.
Chlen avoids the head kick by Ahai.
Chlen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahai lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai instigates a clinch.
Chlen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chlen blocks an uppercut.
Chlen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ahai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlen checks it well.
Chlen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahai should have avoided that one.
Chlen lands a jab to the head.
Chlen misses the jab.
Chlen throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chlen.
Ahai throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Chlen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chlen avoids it.
Chlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chlen throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Ahai checks it.
Ahai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chlen scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlen cracks Ahai with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen throws a hook but Ahai blocks it.
Ahai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chlen throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai throws a quick counter head kick but Chlen was just out of range.
Chlen scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Ahai thuds a left hand into Chlen's body.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Igla Chlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahai swinging wildly here.
A big left from Ahai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahai misses the target.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Ahai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahai motions for Chlen to come forward. Ahai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chlen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlen lands with an overhand left.
Chlen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Chlen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chlen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahai throws out the jab.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Chlen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chlen lands with a cross.
Ahai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Chlen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahai misses with a double jab.
Ahai throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Chlen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahai is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
Chlen misses the jab.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Ahai saw that one coming.
Ahai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlen throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Ahai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahai cracks Chlen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahai missing with a left hand there. Chlen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chlen just manages to avoid it.
Ahai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahai misses with a straight right.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
Chlen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chlen lands with a good body shot.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahai moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Ahai misses.
Ahai has managed to clinch.
Chlen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlen sizes up Ahai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chlen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai lands an overhand right.
Chlen throws a front kick aimed at Ahai's knee but Ahai avoids it well.
Ahai throws a leg kick but Chlen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Chlen misses.
Ahai throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igla Chlen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Igla Chlen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chlen cracks Ahai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chlen scores with a jab to the body.
Chlen cracks Ahai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chlen misses.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Ahai throws a jab when Chlen was well out of range.
Chlen blocks a jab.
Chlen scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Ahai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chlen just manages to avoid it.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Ahai checks it.
Ahai slips a straight right by Chlen.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chlen.
Chlen 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.
Chlen swings for the body but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai throwing a counter right hand but Chlen manages to avoid it.
Ahai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahai moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Ahai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahai ducks right into an uppercut from Chlen.
Ahai moves out of range as Chlen strikes.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Ahai saw that one coming.
Chlen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahai.
Chlen misses the shot to the body.
Ahai is looking to counter punch.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Azor Ahai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws a leg kick
and Chlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Chlen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahai off the cage and back into range.
Ahai throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Chlen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahai is looking to slow Chlen down with leg kicks.
Igla Chlen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahai throws a low kick but Chlen moves out of range easily.
Chlen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Ahai.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Chlen throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai misses with a body punch
and Chlen counters with a straight right hand.
Chlen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Ahai.
Ahai lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Chlen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahai.
Ahai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlen throws out a counter right but Ahai avoids it with no problem.
Chlen slips a jab from Ahai.
Good exchange - Chlen coming out on top.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
Ahai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahai slips a jab from Chlen.
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!
Chlen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahai slips a jab from Chlen.
Nice shot by Chlen.
Ahai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahai lands a jab.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but Ahai moved out of range.
Ahai walks into a stiff left hand from Chlen.
Chlen jabs at Ahai's body.
Chlen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahai's head.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahai throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
Ahai throws a good cross that connects.
Ahai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igla Chlen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chlen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igla Chlen!
A relieved looking Igla Chlen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 13 p4p, 211 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Don't say nuthin' blaring out of the sound system. Joe Clark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Clark! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clark to his feet! Clark is in big trouble!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Clark tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Clark misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark misses with a looping right.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Donk. Clark catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Clark slips under a jab from Johnson.
Clark throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Clark's legs.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Clark 's knee.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark looks winded!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Johnson sends Clark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Clark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Clark shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark 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.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Johnson cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Clark cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clark looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Clark is rocked!
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Clark.
Johnson moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Clark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson drops Clark with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clark looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Clark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Clark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a monster overhand right that drops Clark! Johnson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Joe Clark had this to say: 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.
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