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Sucker Punch Pro Series 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultima Kekkonen (ranked 822 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Rock Silva (ranked 107 p4p, 194 weight class). Rock Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rock Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kekkonen throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Kekkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekkonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekkonen.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kekkonen slips under a jab from Silva.
Kekkonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Kekkonen is out of range.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp right that sends Kekkonen to the canvas! Silva follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Silva!
Rock Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 1688 p4p, 3268 weight class) and Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 231 p4p, 401 weight class). Aleks Kuznetsov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tarmo Rajantaka's chin.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Rajantaka moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Rajantaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Rajantaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rajantaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Rajantaka slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Rajantaka avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rajantaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rajantaka tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Rajantaka moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov works Rajantaka's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajantaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rajantaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Rajantaka settles back down.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Rajantaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Rajantaka pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajantaka misses with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Rajantaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Rajantaka pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajantaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Rajantaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rajantaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Rajantaka blocks it.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rajantaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Rajantaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov with a nice calf kick.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rajantaka has double underhooks.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rajantaka has double underhooks.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Rajantaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rajantaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Rajantaka back against the cage.
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Rajantaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rajantaka moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Rajantaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajantaka's hands.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rajantaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajantaka walks into a jab.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Rajantaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rajantaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rajantaka slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rajantaka throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Rajantaka lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Rajantaka connects with a leg kick.
Rajantaka takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Rajantaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Rajantaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Rajantaka is out of range.
Rajantaka throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Rajantaka moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rajantaka's waist but Rajantaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Rajantaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Rajantaka misses its intended target.
Rajantaka lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Rajantaka's legs.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Rajantaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rajantaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rajantaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Rajantaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajantaka connects with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajantaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rajantaka's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka wants to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him away.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Rajantaka throws a big counter head kick but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rajantaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Rajantaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka is pushing Kuznetsov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Rajantaka crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rajantaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Rajantaka misses.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Tarmo Rajantaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rajantaka misses with a punch to the body.
Rajantaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
Rajantaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rajantaka keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajantaka can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajantaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rajantaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rajantaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Rajantaka has control.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow strike.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rajantaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rajantaka backwards.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rajantaka trying to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rajantaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Rajantaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Rajantaka avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Rajantaka wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Rajantaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rajantaka's head.
Rajantaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Rajantaka misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Rajantaka saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov has Rajantaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kuznetsov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rajantaka - that's hurt Kuznetsov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kuznetsov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Barnes (ranked 1125 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Venali Paetmar (ranked 150 p4p, 177 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paetmar's choice of entrance music: Powerwolf - Amen & Attack. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Venali Paetmar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paetmar, as that shot connected.
Barnes 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.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Paetmar.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paetmar.
Paetmar connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes 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.
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paetmar is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paetmar's elbow.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Paetmar throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Paetmar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paetmar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paetmar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Paetmar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Paetmar looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paetmar pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Paetmar is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes moves forwards but Paetmar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paetmar feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Paetmar swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paetmar feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Paetmar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paetmar's hands.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Paetmar tries a head kick but it misses.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paetmar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Paetmar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paetmar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Paetmar misses the jab.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar misses with a combination
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes presses Paetmar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Paetmar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar connects with a body shot.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paetmar misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paetmar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Paetmar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Paetmar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paetmar or not.
Barnes lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.
Paetmar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paetmar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venali Paetmar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paetmar can pounce on him.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Paetmar with a hook.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paetmar throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes digs a good hook to Paetmar's body.
Paetmar misses with a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Paetmar looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Paetmar misses with a body shot.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Paetmar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Paetmar dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Paetmar jabs at Barnes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paetmar connects with a jab.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Paetmar had a free shot at his head there.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Barnes gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paetmar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes is pushing Paetmar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paetmar works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes works on Paetmar's body with a couple of short punches.
Paetmar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Paetmar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paetmar blocks a body shot from Barnes.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Trevor Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paetmar.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Paetmar is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar checks a leg kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paetmar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Paetmar.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a cross.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paetmar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Paetmar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paetmar lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Barnes.
I think Paetmar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1495 p4p, 2057 weight class) and Danny Rand (ranked 151 p4p, 210 weight class). Rand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. Danny Rand has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Rand!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rand is defended easily by Courtial.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand shoots in for a takedown but Courtial shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Courtial looks to land a body kick but Rand moved away.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Rand's ribs.
Rand tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
Rand throws a combination that misses
and Courtial counters with a low kick, right behind Rand 's knee.
Courtial throws a push kick but Rand slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Rand misses
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial throws a head kick that Rand semi-blocks.
 It looks like Danny Rand has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Rand should have avoided that one.
 Rand is rocked!
Rand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Rand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Courtial circles away.
Courtial 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.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Rand.
Rand wants to clinch.
Rand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Rand moves out of range easily.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial throws a counter high kick but Rand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
Courtial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rand. That did some damage!
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand throws a leg kick
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whack! Courtial lands a heavy head kick that drops Rand. The ref tackles Courtial to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rand was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Godefroy Courtial!
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bard (ranked 2091 p4p, 3102 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 279 p4p, 387 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dracul on his heels. He'll look to pass Dracul's guard now, I'm sure.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bard won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Dracul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Bard postures up.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bard working some strikes from top position.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard forces his way into half guard.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Bard has control of the leg.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bard is pushing down on Dracul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dracul is fighting to maintain full guard but Bard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.
Dracul controlling the position for now.
Bard prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dracul moves into full guard.
Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bard won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bard manages to get himself to full guard.
Bard is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Bard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bard's head.
Bard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul postures up and lands a big shot to Bard's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracul won't allow Bard to sweep him here.
Dracul stands up over Bard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dracul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dracul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dracul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dracul trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Bard is looking for a triangle but Dracul pushes his legs off easily.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bard has momentary wrist control but Dracul slips an elbow through the middle.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Bard trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul works over Bard with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Bard is retaining full guard.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bard is on top in guard.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Dracul works over Bard with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul passes into half guard.
Bard taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Bard avoids it easily.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
And Dracul tries to counter it with a takedown but Bard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bard misses with a combination
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bard is looking to improve his position.
Dracul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard won't allow Dracul to pass to mount.
Dracul lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Bard's temple.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul slips a nice elbow through Bard's hands, connecting with Bard's forehead.
 Bard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Bard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard has hold of Dracul's hands but Dracul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dracul lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bard! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dracul jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drake (ranked 1198 p4p, 2049 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 122 p4p, 208 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Plugger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake lands with a cross.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plugger under the eye.
Drake gets a double leg takedown into Plugger's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Drake distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plugger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake postures up.
Drake is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plugger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Plugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake cracks Plugger with a solid left hand.
Plugger trying to control the position.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake postures up.
Drake works over Plugger with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Plugger is looking for a sweep.
Drake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plugger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Plugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plugger wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake landing a few strikes.
Plugger is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plugger struggling a bit here.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake is working Plugger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Drake scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Drake lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Plugger.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plugger misses with a looping left.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plugger.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drake scoring with punches and elbows.
Plugger is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plugger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Plugger's hands, connecting with Plugger's forehead.
Drake is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Plugger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake!
An out of breath Jake Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 1081 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Herve Cabrera (ranked 113 p4p, 143 weight class). Dismantle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come As You Are. Mickey Dismantle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey Dismantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herve Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Dismantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dismantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Dismantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dismantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dismantle lands a head shot.
Cabrera is rocked!
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Dismantle finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dismantle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dismantle. That did some damage!
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dismantle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Dismantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle throws a lazy body kick
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Dismantle didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Dismantle keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cabrera throwing strikes but Dismantle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dismantle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera trying to control but Dismantle postures up.
Dismantle prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Dismantle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cabrera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dismantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera controls Dismantle momentarily but Dismantle frees himself.
Dismantle won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Dismantle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Dismantle throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dismantle's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dismantle, as that shot connected.
Cabrera slips a jab from Dismantle.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dismantle.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Dismantle throws an off balance right hand
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving.
Cabrera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dismantle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dismantle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dismantle!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera is trying to control Dismantle's posture but Dismantle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Cabrera struggling a bit here.
Cabrera tries to buck Dismantle off but Dismantle is having none of it.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dismantle is working away from the top position though.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Dismantle keeps him under control.
Cabrera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dismantle jumps into side control!
Cabrera tries to bench press Dismantle off him but Dismantle keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dismantle working away.
Cabrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dismantle wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dismantle defending well though.
Dismantle is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Cabrera stalling.
Cabrera is continuing to stall.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Dismantle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dismantle is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dismantle holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dismantle misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dismantle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dismantle keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cabrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera swings around for an armbar but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dismantle passes into side control.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.
Cabrera is trying to control Dismantle's posture but Dismantle avoids it.
Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Dismantle keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dismantle wants to stand but Cabrera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
Cabrera looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dismantle won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Dismantle defends easily.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Dismantle is proving a slippery customer.
Dismantle tries to stand but Cabrera is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dismantle connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Dismantle.
I think Dismantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Our winner, Mickey Dismantle, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 355 p4p, 475 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 41 p4p, 55 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto 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.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aalto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aalto checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph catches Aalto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aalto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aalto slips under a jab from Joseph.
Aalto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Joseph lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Aalto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Aalto throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a jab.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto moves into range and clinches up with Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Aalto is looking for a takedown.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph presses Aalto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Aalto has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aalto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Aalto lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aalto's elbow.
Aalto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Aalto's head.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto prevents a body shot from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Joseph is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aalto with a body shot.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aalto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aalto with the inside leg kick.
Aalto motions for Joseph to come forward. Aalto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph slips a jab from Aalto.
Aalto lands with a kick to the temple. Joseph shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aalto tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Joseph cracks Aalto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a low kick but Aalto moves out of range easily.
Aalto throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joseph! But no joy.
A low kick from Aalto misses
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
A counter left hand to the body from Aalto misses its target.
Aalto is looking to clinch.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aalto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Aalto scores with a head kick.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Aalto lands but Joseph takes it in his stride.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph clobbers Aalto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Aalto moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Aalto checks it.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Aalto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aalto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aalto misses with the body kick
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Joseph cracks Aalto with a good jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Joseph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Aalto off the cage and back into range.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Joseph tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aalto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aalto to score with a decent uppercut.
Aalto slips a jab from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Aalto.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Aalto misses with a kick to the body.
Aalto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joseph takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aalto.
Joseph lands a nice shot that snaps Aalto's head back.
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!
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joseph defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Aalto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aalto is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aalto momentarily.
Aalto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto slips under a jab from Joseph.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto misses with a hook.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Aalto connects with a solid leg kick.
Aalto tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Aalto lands a head kick!
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph checks a low kick from Aalto.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Aalto walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Joseph blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aalto takes a step back to recover.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aalto at a distance.
Joseph scores with a body shot.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joseph slips a straight right by Aalto.
Aalto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aalto takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aalto. Aalto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Aalto moves his leg out of the way.
Aalto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Joseph slips under a jab from Aalto.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Jab from Joseph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph scores with the left hand. Aalto knows he should have avoided that one.
Aalto throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph scores with a body shot.
Aalto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joseph's guard.
Joseph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto advances to half guard.
Aalto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joseph sees it coming and defends easily.
Joseph is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto.
Aalto is looking for a kimura but Joseph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aalto to get the leverage.
Aalto throwing shots but Joseph is blocking nicely.
Joseph won't allow Aalto to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joseph keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Joseph is defending well.
Aalto is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control but Aalto postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aalto is working for a submission of some sort.
Aalto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aalto.
Joseph is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph works over Aalto's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph slips a jab from Aalto.
Aalto lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Aalto lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Joseph shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aalto eats them both and turns towards Joseph to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut there from Joseph.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi Joseph.
I've got Joseph 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
During a confident post fight interview, Jihadi Joseph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Christiano (ranked 116 p4p, 208 weight class) and Mister Lee (ranked 19 p4p, 38 weight class). Christiano's entrance music is Jesus Built My Hotrod. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Born To Hula - Kyuss. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Lee!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
Christiano defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Christiano checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee clinches.
A right hand to the body from Christiano.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
A short uppercut from Christiano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Christiano is working Lee over against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Christiano holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Lee.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Christiano. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee 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.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee thuds a left hand into Christiano's body.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Christiano misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Christiano.
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano 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.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Lee tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Christiano lands an overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano slips a jab from Lee.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
A combination from Christiano does no damage.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christiano checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Christiano jabs at Lee's body.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Christiano was not able to check.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee digs a good hook to Christiano's body.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lee thumps Christiano with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiano's head backwards.
Christiano tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Christiano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Lee throws a right hand that Christiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Christiano also avoids with ease.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano misses with a wild combination.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano cracks Lee with a good jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano 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.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano thumps Lee with a low kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano checks a low kick from Lee.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Christiano jabs at Lee's body.
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a nice hook to Christiano's body. Christiano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Lee tries to clinch
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee motions for Christiano to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Christiano checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano walks into a jab.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Christiano digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Lee cracks Christiano with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Christiano throws a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Christiano shakes him off and moves away.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands a jab to Christiano's midsection.
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!
Christiano swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christiano lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Christiano wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mister Lee just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Christiano off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano swinging wildly here.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee decides to pull guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Christiano controlling him for the moment.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Christiano pushes his legs off easily.
Christiano stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Christiano tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Lee takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Christiano tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee 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.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano lands a front kick.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Christiano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Christiano throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano had his way with Mister Lee in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee walks into a left hand.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Lee catches Christiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Christiano tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Christiano fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano slips a straight right by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Christiano checks a low kick from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee lands with a cross.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christiano slips under a jab.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Lee blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee slips under a jab from Christiano.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Christiano lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Jab by Christiano.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Mister Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christiano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano retains his welterweight title!
Juan Christiano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 94 p4p, 2065 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 13 p4p, 211 weight class). Connor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cherub Rock. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craven tries to bum rush Connor with a series of wild strikes but Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Connor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craven scores with a shot to the body.
Connor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connor blocks a head kick by Craven.
A counter left hand to the body from Connor misses its target.
Craven throws a body punch but Connor moves out of range.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Craven. Those never looked like landing.
Connor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Craven is out of range.
Craven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Craven is rocked!
Connor walks into a jab.
Craven tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily
and Connor scores with a counter punch that sends Craven to the canvas! Connor smells blood - he's punishing Craven with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Craven has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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