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Sucker Punch Pro Series 89 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 2417 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 250 p4p, 246 weight class). Rand's entrance music is Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pull Plugger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plugger did well to prevent Rand getting side control.
Rand is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plugger is controlling Rand's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rand tries to stand and escape but Plugger is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand controlling the action here.
Rand is nestled in close to Plugger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand trying to control from half guard but Plugger is working away.
Rand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plugger on the ground.
Plugger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rand seems to be looking for submissions.
Rand lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plugger trying to hold on to Rand's head to control him but Rand postures up.
Plugger gets back to full guard.
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Plugger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plugger manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Plugger's guard.
Plugger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rand looking to sit in guard and control but Plugger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plugger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plugger trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Plugger is stalling in the full guard.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Plugger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Plugger connects with a nice short shot to Rand's temple.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.
Rand trying to hold on to Plugger's head to control him but Plugger postures up.
Plugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rand is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plugger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plugger wants to control the pace but Rand is squirming around nicely.
Plugger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rand can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugger trying to control but Rand is having none of it.
Plugger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rand is looking to get to half guard.
Rand wants to hold on but Plugger pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger has hold of Rand's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rand manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Rand that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
 Rand is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pull Plugger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plugger keeps the fight on the outside.
Rand throws a head kick that half lands.
Rand is looking to clinch but Plugger is avoiding it.
Plugger dodges the punch combination from Rand.
Rand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plugger is trying to improve his position.
Plugger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger regains half guard.
Plugger looking for submissions off his back.
Plugger tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rand is working away from the top position though.
Rand wants to work for an arm triangle but Plugger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rand in particular looking to stall.
Plugger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Plugger is holding on to half guard well.
Plugger missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plugger tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.
Rand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Plugger looking for submissions off his back.
Plugger is looking for a sweep. Rand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pull Plugger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plugger is defending against the submission attempts here by Rand.
Plugger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand is pressing down on Plugger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plugger is holding on for now.
Rand looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Plugger trying to control but Rand postures up.
Plugger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Plugger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plugger trying to control from the bottom.
Plugger is defending against the submission attempts here by Rand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rand thows a huge punch but Plugger dodges it nicely.
Plugger is controlling Rand's trapped leg to prevent Rand from advancing to side control.
Rand is trying to control. Plugger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Plugger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Plugger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plugger.
Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rand connects with a couple of short punches.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Plugger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rand tries to clinch there but Plugger circles away.
Rand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plugger.
Plugger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rand.
Rand sizes up Plugger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rand lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand shoots in and bounces Plugger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand wants to pass the guard but Plugger is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Rand is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Rand slips an elbow through the middle.
Plugger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Plugger looking for a triangle here. Rand is fighting it but it looks tight! Plugger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rand is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pull Plugger!
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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 1347 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Jaxon Bremner (ranked 148 p4p, 218 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Skywalker Theme. 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 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Bremner's body. Bremner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bremner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skywalker scrambles back to his feet.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Bremner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bremner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skywalker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skywalker tries to improve position but can't.
Bremner happy to just control the position for now.
Skywalker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bremner.
Bremner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skywalker has escaped the position, nice work there.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bremner working away.
Bremner wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking for a sweep.
Bremner wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
Bremner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skywalker's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bremner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bremner wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
Skywalker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bremner.
Bremner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bremner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skywalker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bremner off and has taken his back!
Skywalker keeps control of the position easily here as Bremner tries to buck him off.
Skywalker trying to control momentarily.
Skywalker is riding his opponent, not letting Bremner buck him off.
Skywalker avoiding Bremner 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Skywalker.
Bremner is trapped and Skywalker is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner staying busy and making it hard for Skywalker to control.
Skywalker is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Skywalker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skywalker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skywalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skywalker working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is adopting a defensive guard.
Bremner throws a strike but Skywalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skywalker 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.
Jaxon Bremner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Bremner shoots in but no luck this time.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Bremner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Bremner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bremner avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Bremner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bremner moves away.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bremner at a distance.
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Bremner throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner checks a leg kick nicely.
Bremner throws out a loose jab but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bremner moves out of range of the strikes.
Skywalker is looking to wear down Bremner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skywalker enables Bremner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skywalker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner landing some decent shots from guard.
Bremner throwing strikes but missing.
Bremner throws a big right hand that misses.
Bremner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bremner throws a big elbow that misses.
Bremner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bremner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bremner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bremner misses the target.
Bremner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skywalker defends well and Bremner ends up having to push Skywalker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bremner shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Bremner.
Skywalker with a nice calf kick.
Bremner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
Bremner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skywalker.
Bremner takes one to the side of the head.
Bremner shoots in but no luck this time.
Bremner misses with a left hand
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bremner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skywalker can pounce on him.
Bremner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Bremner shoots in but no luck this time.
Bremner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bremner lands with an uppercut that bounces Skywalker off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
A jab from Bremner finds it's way through Skywalker's defenses.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Skywalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bremner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bremner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skywalker controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bremner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bremner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bremner throws a good cross that connects.
Skywalker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Bremner slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaxon Bremner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skywalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bremner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Bremner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Bremner. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Skywalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Bremner misses.
Skywalker moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Skywalker slips under a jab from Bremner.
Bremner slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Bremner fails to land the takedown.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Bremner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bremner.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bremner moves away.
Skywalker moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Bremner blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bremner.
Bremner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bremner thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Bremner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Bremner ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bremner lands a glancing blow to the side of Skywalker's head.
Bremner fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Bremner misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Skywalker misses the target.
Bremner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Skywalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bremner shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bremner swinging wildly here.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Bremner saw that one coming.
Skywalker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Skywalker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bremner.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Bremner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bremner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Bremner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bremner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skywalker swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Skywalker scores with a nice head shot.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Bremner moves out of range.
Skywalker with a nice calf kick.
Bremner with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skywalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bremner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bremner misses with a double jab
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Bremner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Skywalker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bremner's hands.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bremner was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skywalker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skywalker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bremner's guard! Nice work there by Skywalker!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skywalker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skywalker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Skywalker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jaxon Bremner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bremner 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Luke Skywalker spoke after the fight, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Verreira (ranked 1681 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Kira Yoshikage (ranked 227 p4p, 246 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Verreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Yoshikage!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshikage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verreira to score with a decent uppercut.
Verreira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoshikage was covering up waiting for the punch and Verreira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Verreira stays in close to Yoshikage's body and controls the position.
Verreira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verreira wants to control from the top but Yoshikage keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verreira is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshikage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verreira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoshikage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verreira is one step ahead there.
Verreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshikage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshikage keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Verreira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verreira has closed the distance and engaged Yoshikage in a clinch.
Yoshikage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verreira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira scores with a shot to the body.
Verreira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshikage tries to score a body lock takedown but Verreira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Verreira is trying to maintain the position but Yoshikage is very close to passing his half guard.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
Verreira trying to control here.
Verreira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Verreira is staying active underneath Yoshikage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshikage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
Verreira trying to control but Yoshikage postures up.
Verreira tries to get to full guard but Yoshikage has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verreira wants to control but Yoshikage is keeping busy.
Yoshikage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshikage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verreira is trying to control but can't.
Yoshikage trying to mount his opponent but Verreira defends it.
Yoshikage wants to control but Verreira is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yoshikage tries to clinch but Verreira is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshikage clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yoshikage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verreira.
Yoshikage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verreira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yoshikage's half guard.
Yoshikage manages to get to full guard.
Verreira distracts Yoshikage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshikage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Verreira trying to control but Yoshikage is working from the bottom.
Verreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Verreira passes into half guard.
Verreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshikage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verreira misses with a head shot. Yoshikage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Verreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yoshikage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily.
Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
Verreira is trying is best to control the position here.
Yoshikage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verreira!
Yoshikage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kira Yoshikage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshikage trying to control but Verreira is having none of it.
Yoshikage lands a big elbow.
Yoshikage avoids the attempt from Verreira to control.
Yoshikage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Verreira looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Yoshikage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Verreira tries to reverse the position but Yoshikage maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Yoshikage.
Verreira wants to hold on but Yoshikage pushes him away.
Yoshikage lands a couple of good shots and Verreira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verreira tries to roll but Yoshikage sticks to his back.
Yoshikage working for the choke.
Yoshikage gets his hands free as Verreira looks to control.
Yoshikage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Yoshikage avoiding Verreira 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshikage connects with a big shot to the side of Verreira's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Yoshikage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yoshikage slips under a jab.
Yoshikage wants to counter the offense by Verreira and move into the clinch position.
Verreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshikage feints the counter takedown.
Verreira looks to land a combination but Yoshikage avoids it well.
Yoshikage feints the counter takedown.
Verreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshikage moves away.
Yoshikage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verreira defends it well.
Yoshikage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yoshikage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Verreira advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Verreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Verreira is working for a kimura but Yoshikage is defending it quite comfortably.
Yoshikage is defending against the submission attempts here by Verreira.
Yoshikage is looking for a sweep. Verreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshikage wants to control but Verreira is keeping busy.
Verreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Verreira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Verreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Verreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verreira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yoshikage is looking to improve his position.
Yoshikage is defending against the submission attempts here by Verreira.
Verreira is looking for submissions but instead, Yoshikage has regained full guard.
Verreira stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshikage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verreira wants to control from the top but Yoshikage keeps moving.
Yoshikage can't keep his opponent in guard - Verreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Verreira trying to control from Yoshikage's half guard. Yoshikage has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Verreira cracks Yoshikage with a solid left hand.
Verreira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verreira cracks Yoshikage with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verreira 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
After the big win, Vinicius Verreira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1143 p4p, 2344 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 129 p4p, 245 weight class). Destin Craven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Craven misses with a lunging right hand
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt.
Craven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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.
Courtial slips a jab from Craven.
Craven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Craven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Craven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
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.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craven scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Craven misses.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Craven feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial throws a hook but Craven blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Craven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craven blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Craven throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial throws a head kick but Craven moves out of range.
Craven swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Craven scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Craven throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Craven throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial digs a good hook to Craven's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven misses with the combination.
Craven misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craven. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craven lands a high kick!
Craven takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Craven throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Craven misses with a looping right.
Craven avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Craven moved out of range.
Craven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Craven manages to avoid it.
Courtial takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Craven lands a head shot.
Craven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Courtial.
Craven with the counter takedown but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Craven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial cracks Craven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
Craven misses with a lunging right hand
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craven throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Craven lands with a shot to the body.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Craven.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Craven's head back.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Courtial momentarily.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Craven's head backwards.
Courtial throws a series of strikes that have Craven backpedaling.
 Craven is rocked!
Craven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven fails with the takedown
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Courtial - that will leave a mark!
Craven seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Craven is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Craven.
A telegraphed right hand from Craven misses the target.
Courtial is looking for a counter combo.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Craven's ribs.
Craven slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Craven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial with a jab.
Courtial lands with a hook. Craven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Craven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.
Courtial throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Courtial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Craven throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craven moves away.
Craven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Craven drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!
Courtial avoids the head kick by Craven.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Craven counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Craven.
Courtial fires out a quick counter leg kick but Craven just manages to avoid it.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Craven slips the punch.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craven.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craven circles away quickly and effectively.
Courtial throws a head kick but Craven moves out of range.
Courtial connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Craven.
Courtial gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Courtial half committed to a counter leg kick.
Craven throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craven circles away quickly and effectively.
Craven defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Craven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Craven at a distance.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Craven thows a body kick. Courtial tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Craven scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craven lands a lovely overhand right.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craven. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial wants to slow Craven down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial misses with a double jab
and Craven counters with a takedown into side control.
Courtial tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
Courtial prevents Craven from moving into mount.
Courtial struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Courtial keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Destin Craven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Craven.
Nice uppercut there from Courtial.
Courtial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Craven's belly button to the back.
Craven misses with a takedown attempt - Courtial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craven moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Craven's head back.
Courtial stuffs the takedown attempt from Craven. Craven gets slowly back to his feet.
Craven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Courtial sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
Nice cross by Courtial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial misses with a left hand
enabling Craven to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Craven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craven takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Courtial both land. Nice combination.
Craven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial feints and then cracks Craven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Craven down.
Craven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws a sloppy body shot
and Craven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Craven.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Craven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Courtial circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Craven drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Courtial follows Craven to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 838 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Herve Cabrera (ranked 95 p4p, 202 weight class). Dismantle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come As You Are. Mickey Dismantle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herve Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dismantle digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Cabrera sizes up Dismantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dismantle 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.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dismantle on the side of the head.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera cracks Dismantle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Dismantle slips under a jab.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Jab from Cabrera.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Dismantle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dismantle on the side of the head.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Dismantle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Dismantle's head.
Cabrera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dismantle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Dismantle's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Dismantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle gets caught flat footed, as Cabrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dismantle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrera is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Dismantle.
Cabrera trying to control but Dismantle is working from the bottom.
Cabrera stands and throws Dismantle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dismantle, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cabrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cabrera looking to control but Dismantle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dismantle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cabrera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabrera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dismantle's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dismantle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cabrera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cabrera thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabrera wants to control the pace but Dismantle is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dismantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Dismantle punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dismantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dismantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera swinging wildly here.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle lands a head shot.
Dismantle swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Dismantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Dismantle's leg but Dismantle calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Dismantle lands a right hook to the body.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dismantle cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dismantle jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dismantle.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabrera is rocked!
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera lands a jab.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Cabrera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dismantle misses the jab.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dismantle moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dismantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera gets control of Dismantle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera working for submissions but it's allowed Dismantle to get to half guard.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Dismantle is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Dismantle is controlling well.
Dismantle wants to stand up but Cabrera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dismantle misses its target.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Dismantle should have avoided that one.
Dismantle dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Dismantle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Dismantle.
Cabrera moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Cabrera throws a nice looking combination but Dismantle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Dismantle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dismantle rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dismantle as he avoids it easily.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Dismantle cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Dismantle back into the cage.
Dismantle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cabrera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabrera as Dismantle tries to tie him up.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dismantle defends it nicely.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Dismantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a left and a right that stings Dismantle.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Dismantle throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Dismantle needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dismantle scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dismantle's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dismantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabrera digs a good hook to Dismantle's body.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Dismantle checks it
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera motions for Dismantle to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Dismantle throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dismantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dismantle defends it well.
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dismantle doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
A big right from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrera's head.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Dismantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dismantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dismantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
After winning the bout, Herve Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 595 p4p, 999 weight class) and Tyson Thompson (ranked 71 p4p, 117 weight class). Michael Aalto 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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyson Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Thompson .
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Thompson .
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aalto. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aalto misses with an uppercut
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Donk. Thompson catches Aalto right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Aalto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyson Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Aalto lands.
Aalto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aalto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Aalto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Aalto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aalto.
Aalto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Aalto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aalto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Aalto passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Thompson regains half guard.
Thompson is looking to control Aalto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Aalto is looking to pass Thompson 's guard but actually Thompson recovers to full guard.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto has his foot on Thompson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Aalto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Aalto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Thompson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aalto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson checks a low kick from Aalto.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aalto.
Aalto slips a straight right by Thompson .
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aalto.
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Aalto. Aalto maintains the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aalto jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson stands and throws Aalto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aalto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael Aalto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson swings around for an armbar but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thompson 's guard.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Aalto has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aalto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Aalto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aalto seems keen to control Thompson 's posture.
Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson 's guard.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Aalto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aalto defends it easily.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Tyson Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson tries to bum rush Aalto with a series of wild strikes but Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Aalto counters with a nice body kick.
Aalto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Aalto settles back down.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Aalto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson throws the left hand but Aalto avoids the punch easily.
Aalto tries to work over Thompson 's front leg with a kick but Thompson checks it.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Aalto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aalto dodges the punch combination from Thompson .
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aalto lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson cracks Aalto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson .
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aalto on the side of the head.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aalto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
That kick from Aalto tenderised Thompson 's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
Aalto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Aalto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson .
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Thompson .
A cross from Thompson lands.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aalto momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Aalto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto is looking to clinch.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Aalto avoids it with no problem.
Aalto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson , pushing him back against the cage.
Aalto lands a left hand.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Aalto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aalto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Thompson !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 807 p4p, 684 weight class) and Psiris Fuhren (ranked 128 p4p, 104 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Drop'em . Fuhren has chosen Everybody Dies as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuhren connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Fuhren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Fuhren throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
Fuhren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuhren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuhren lands a jab.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuhren wants to clinch.
McGregor with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Fuhren down.
Fuhren darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Fuhren.
Fuhren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McGregor.
Fuhren lands a body shot.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuhren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuhren scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Fuhren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fuhren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from McGregor.
McGregor looking to stall.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuhrens head.
Fuhren misses with a body punch.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from McGregor.
Fuhren is working McGregor over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Fuhren misses with some punches.
Fuhren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuhren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuhren lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Fuhren working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fuhren fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGregor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuhren digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Fuhren.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Fuhren has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the cage.
Fuhren lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuhren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuhren struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Fuhren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Fuhren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fuhren is keeping busy.
Fuhren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Fuhren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuhren backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuhren.
Fuhren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuhren lands with a left to the head.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Fuhren controls the action.
Fuhren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Psiris Fuhren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuhren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuhren moves away.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fuhren to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuhren counters with a leg kick.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuhren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuhren letting McGregor take a breather here.
Fuhren has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Fuhren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Fuhren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuhren controls his hands.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
McGregor looking to stall.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Fuhren.
McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuhren throws a head punch that misses.
Fuhren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuhren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fuhren - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuhren.
Fuhren blocks an uppercut.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuhren's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Fuhren.
Fuhren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
Fuhren throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuhren misses with some punches.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Fuhren misses with some punches.
McGregor looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuhren.
McGregor controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor stalling against the cage.
Fuhren blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuhren.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuhren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Fuhren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor tries to work over Fuhren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuhren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuhren misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuhren scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fuhren.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuhren throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Fuhren scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Fuhren has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuhren.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuhren gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
A short right from Fuhren on the inside.
Fuhren misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuhren blocks a body shot from McGregor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Psiris Fuhren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuhren tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuhren loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
Fuhren drops McGregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGregor looks back up at him and smiles so Fuhren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McGregor is rocked!
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuhren flashes McGregor a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McGregor's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McGregor crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fuhren punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psiris Fuhren!
Post fight, Psiris Fuhren stared into the camera and said 'Just another victim. Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer. I think you suck. The Virus wants a taste. '.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go fuck yourself'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 179 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 27 p4p, 36 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the Bayou. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph takes one to the chin there.
Jean Baptiste swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Joseph
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a good jab.
Joseph lands a nice looking body kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joseph or not.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Joseph avoids it.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Joseph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Joseph blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.
Joseph tests Jean Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jean Baptiste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jean Baptiste sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joseph doesn't manage to clinch there - Jean Baptiste circles away.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Baptiste avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jean Baptiste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste is wise to it.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jean Baptiste misses with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Joseph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jean Baptiste tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jean Baptiste defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Joseph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jean Baptiste crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joseph - the referee stops the clock and Jean Baptiste gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joseph. Jean Baptiste manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Joseph moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph misses with a body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jean Baptiste is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Joseph lands with a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jean Baptiste at a distance.
Jean Baptiste motions for Joseph to come forward. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Jean Baptiste.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jean Baptiste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jean Baptiste - that will leave a mark!
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste has Joseph pressed against the cage, preventing Joseph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jean Baptiste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph punishes Jean Baptiste's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jean Baptiste in his tracks.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Jean Baptiste slams his shin into Joseph's torso.
Jean Baptiste 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph forces Jean Baptiste back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Joseph forces Jean Baptiste back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph tries a body shot but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph gets through Jean Baptiste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jean Baptiste.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
Joseph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jean Baptistes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean Baptiste lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joseph at a distance.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jean Baptiste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Joseph throws a push kick but Jean Baptiste slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jean Baptiste's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Jean Baptiste will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jihadi Joseph just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste clinches.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Jean Baptiste is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
A short left from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
A short right from Jean Baptiste on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A shot in the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A short right from Jean Baptiste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Joseph.
A shot in the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joseph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jean Baptiste lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joseph's efforts to push away.
Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste wants to stall.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Jean Baptiste controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste had his way with Jihadi Joseph in that round.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste cracks Joseph with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
As Joseph backs away, Jean Baptiste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Jean Baptiste knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Jean Baptiste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Jean Baptiste's leg. Jean Baptiste is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
And Jean Baptiste counters with a quick kick to the body but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Joseph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jean Baptiste backs up against the cage.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joseph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Joseph blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Jihadi Joseph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 119 p4p, 316 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 16 p4p, 42 weight class). Machado has chosen El Barrio as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Kazuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
 It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Kazuma swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Kazuma wants to clinch.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Kazuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazuma throws a leg kick
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kazuma tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
We've been told by Kazuma's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kazuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kazuma.
Kazuma throws a right hand that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kazuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma wants to clinch but Machado slips to the side
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kazuma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up Wanderson Machado's cut even more.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado jabs Kazuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice hook to Kazuma's body. Kazuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazuma's head.
Kazuma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kazuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazuma, as that shot connected.
Kazuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazuma throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Kazuma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machado.
Kazuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a head kick that drops Kazuma to the mat! Kazuma scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kazuma is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma misses with a body shot
and Machado counters with a huge left! Kazuma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Machado isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kazuma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Wanderson Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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