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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Je Ha Kim (ranked 5512 p4p, 23610 weight class) and Mikkel Madsen (ranked 594 p4p, 638 weight class). Mikkel Madsen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Je Ha Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikkel Madsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim avoids the body shot from Madsen.
Kim seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Madsen throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Mikkel Madsen has been cut.
Madsen throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madsen throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim effectively controlling the action here.
Kim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madsen or not.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Madsen tries to tie him up.
Madsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madsen backwards.
Madsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns Madsen into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Kim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Madsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kim is keeping busy.
Madsen wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Madsen's head.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Madsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns Madsen into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikkel Madsen.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madsen. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madsen swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Madsen tries to clinch up
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Madsen misses with a hook
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim cracks Madsen with a hook to the temple - Madsen is on wobbly legs here! Kim swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Madsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kim wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Je Ha Kim!
After winning the bout, Je Ha Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jing Kong (ranked 4795 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Reni Manfield (ranked 405 p4p, 372 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jing Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reni Manfield!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Kong throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Manfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield is working Kong over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kong misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Manfield had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Manfield lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Manfield works the jab nicely.
Manfield rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Manfield lands with a light punch inside.
Manfield working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with an elbow over the top.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Manfield.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manfield's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Kong misses with a left hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Manfield with a jab.
Manfield throws a combination. Kong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manfield is able to avoid easily.
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Manfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws a leg kick but Manfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Manfield.
Manfield tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield scores with a nice strike.
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Kong walks into a jab.
A cross from Manfield lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Manfield coming out on top.
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manfield.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Manfield saw it coming and moves away.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong moves forwards but Manfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manfield.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield instigates a clinch.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Manfield has the dominant position.
Manfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Manfield on the inside.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manfield.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Manfield as he connects with a hook.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Manfield.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manfield moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Manfield prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
Reni Manfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Manfield is blocking nicely.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Manfield. Beautiful body shot.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield lands a two punch combo.
Manfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manfield cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manfield lands a jab to the nose.
Kong walks into a jab.
Manfield cracks Kong with a good jab.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Manfield lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong throws a right and a left that Manfield avoids nicely.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reni Manfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong misses with a leg kick
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manfield can pounce on him.
Kong swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield lands a right hook to the body.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manfield clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong is trying to break free.
Manfield lands with a light punch inside.
Manfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield is controlling him.
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Manfield.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Manfield pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Kong tries to circle away but Manfield has him pinned against the cage.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield has him pressed against the cage.
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Manfield catches Kong right on the button with a cross.
Manfield jabs at Kong's body.
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Manfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kong.
Manfield connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Manfield had a free shot at his head there.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jing Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield thumps Kong with a low kick.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manfield rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield with a jab.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Manfield moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manfield scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Manfield forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Manfield thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick from Manfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfield closes the distance and clinches.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tripper (ranked 4792 p4p, 5437 weight class) and Tatku Azebuta (ranked 514 p4p, 561 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Tripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatku Azebuta!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Azebuta does no damage.
Azebuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Azebuta. Those never looked like landing.
Azebuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azebuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azebuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Tripper lands with a nice combination. Azebuta backs away looking to recover.
Tripper lands a jab.
Azebuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azebuta misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tripper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azebuta.
Azebuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tripper.
Tripper throws a right hand that Azebuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Azebuta also avoids with ease.
Azebuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tripper lands a jab to Azebuta's midsection.
Azebuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripper moves away.
Jab by Tripper.
Tripper lands with an uppercut that bounces Azebuta off the cage and back into range.
Tripper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tripper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tripper.
Azebuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripper.
Azebuta throws a series of punches but Tripper moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azebuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripper.
Tripper throws a jab when Azebuta was well out of range.
Azebuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tripper manages to avoid it.
Azebuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripper was well out of range. Poor timing from Azebuta.
Azebuta throws a jab when Tripper was well out of range.
Azebuta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tripper's head backwards.
 It looks like Jack Tripper has been cut.
No joy there for Azebuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tripper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azebuta.
Azebuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tripper clobbers Azebuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azebuta.
Tripper avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Azebuta looks to move away, Tripper throws a big counter combo but Azebuta just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tripper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tripper stuns Azebuta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tripper throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripper connects with a jab.
Azebuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice cross by Azebuta.
Azebuta misses with the combination.
Azebuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripper.
Azebuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripper tests Azebuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azebuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tripper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Azebuta.
Some wild striking there from Azebuta.
Azebuta looks to land a combination but Tripper avoids it well.
Tripper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azebuta manages to avoid it.
Azebuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Azebuta tries to get set, Tripper tries to push him back and clinch up but Azebuta manages to avoid the attempt.
Tripper lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azebuta looks to land a combination but Tripper avoids it well.
Tripper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tripper misses with a wild body shot.
Tripper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azebutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tripper's corner calls for a 1-2. Tripper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azebuta takes a swing at Tripper's ribcage but misses.
Azebuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Tripper.
Tripper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azebuta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tripper rather than just go for the knockout.
Azebuta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Azebuta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tripper misses with an uppercut. Azebuta saw that one coming.
Tripper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripper. Azebuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azebuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azebuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Tripper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azebuta.
Tripper looks to land a combination but Azebuta avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Azebuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tripper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tripper throws a body punch but Azebuta moves out of range.
Azebuta punishes Tripper's body with a nice straight punch.
Tripper is breathing heavily.
Azebuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azebuta swinging wildly here.
Tripper tries to counter by clinching up but Azebuta breaks away and moves out of range.
Tripper scores with a one two! Azebuta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tripper takes one on the button.
Tripper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azebuta.
Azebuta misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripper throws a right hand that Azebuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Azebuta also avoids with ease.
Azebuta misses with a double jab.
Azebuta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tripper misses with a double jab.
Azebuta avoids the body shot from Tripper.
Azebuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Jack Tripper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Tripper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azebuta avoids the body shot from Tripper.
A punch combination from Azebuta misses.
Azebuta throws a one two combo.
Azebuta misses with a wild combination.
Azebuta misses with the combination.
Azebuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripper moves away.
Azebuta throws a right and a left that Tripper avoids nicely.
A big left from Tripper misses.
A punch combination from Azebuta misses.
Tripper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tripper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tripper duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Tripper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripper lands with a nice combination. Azebuta backs away looking to recover.
Azebuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Azebuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tripper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azebuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripper is just out of range.
Azebuta misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azebuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azebuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tripper circles away quickly and effectively.
Tripper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Azebuta is breathing heavily.
Tripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Azebuta is just out of range.
Azebuta misses with a wild combination.
Tripper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tripper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Azebuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Tripper misses its target.
Tripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azebuta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tripper back to the cage. Azebuta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Azebuta slips under a jab from Tripper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripper misses with a hook.
Tripper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azebuta throws a counter combo.
Tripper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Azebuta slips a jab and a cross from Tripper.
Tripper misses with an uppercut.
Azebuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azebuta throws a series of strikes that have Tripper backpedaling.
 Tripper is rocked!
Tripper lands with a good body shot.
Jack Tripper is winning the standup battle so far.
Tripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Azebuta is just out of range.
Azebuta misses with the combination.
Tripper lands a nice hook to Azebuta's body. Azebuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azebuta misses with a wild combination.
Azebuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tripper throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Tripper.
Azebuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azebuta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azebuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Tripper does no damage.
Tripper connects with a right hand. Azebuta shakes it off.
Tripper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azebuta.
It looked like Tripper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azebuta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azebuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azebuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripper throws a series of strikes that have Azebuta backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Tripper.
Tripper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azebuta tries to bum rush Tripper with a series of wild strikes but Tripper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azebuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripper.
Azebuta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tripper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azebuta at a distance.
Tripper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tripper scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripper cracks Azebuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooh!!! Azebuta has knocked Tripper down with a huge combo! Azebuta steps away and waves a wobbly Tripper back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Tripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azebuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripper.
Azebuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripper counters with a left to the body.
Tripper dodges the punch combination from Azebuta.
Tripper seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azebuta.
Tripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tripper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azebuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azebuta walks into a straight right hand from Tripper.
Azebuta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azebuta looks to land a combination but Tripper avoids it well.
Tripper lands a lovely overhand right.
Tripper connects with a body shot that sends Azebuta's belly button to the back.
Azebuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripper.
Azebuta misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tripper looks to land a combination. Azebuta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tripper throws a body punch but Azebuta moves out of range.
Tripper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azebuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azebuta misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatku Azebuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Tripper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Oooooh!!! Azebuta has knocked Tripper down with a huge combo! Azebuta steps away and waves a wobbly Tripper back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Some wild striking there from Tripper.
Tripper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Azebuta is just out of range.
Azebuta throws a series of punches but Tripper avoids them all with ease.
Tripper works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azebuta misses with a wild body shot.
Azebuta misses with a series of wild punches.
Tripper misses the shot to the body.
Azebuta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tripper at a distance.
Azebuta lands with a right and another and another! Tripper is in big trouble! Azebuta lands again and this time it's lights out for Tripper! A quality knockout there for Azebuta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tatku Azebuta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sukhothai Jitmuangnon (ranked 4525 p4p, 4674 weight class) and Kenny Omega (ranked 504 p4p, 509 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sukhothai Jitmuangnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Omega!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitmuangnon scores with a body shot.
Omega feints and as Jitmuangnon raises his hands in defense, Omega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omega stays in close to Jitmuangnon's body and controls the position.
Jitmuangnon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitmuangnon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jitmuangnon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omega on the ground.
Omega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omega drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Omega as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jitmuangnon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Omega! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kenny Omega!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Banner (ranked 5261 p4p, 4059 weight class) and Dillian Davies (ranked 543 p4p, 480 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by BILMURI - LORDFARQUADZILLA. Roddy Banner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roddy Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillian Davies!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davies misses with a head kick.
Banner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davies just manages to avoid it.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Banner.
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davies with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davies controls the pace.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Davies has moved into half guard.
Davies is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies stands up out of the half guard.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davies clinches with his opponent.
Davies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banner.
Banner lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banner just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Davies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
Davies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Davies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banner tries to sprawl but Davies drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Davies wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Davies seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Davies decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Banner lands a nice hook to Davies's body. Davies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davies defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillian Davies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies blocks a head kick by Banner.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davies shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banner is breathing heavily.
Davies advances to mount.
Banner blocking the ground and pound.
Davies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Davies throwing strikes here but Banner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davies shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner is looking to wear down Davies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Davies's shoulder, as Davies tries to avoid the shot.
Roddy Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner is looking to score with low kicks.
Davies throws a chopping leg kick but Banner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Banner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davies.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillian Davies.
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davies is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Davies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Davies has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Davies is just content to waste time from the top position. Banner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Davies is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davies stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
As Davies looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Davies just gets out of the way.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies shoots in but no luck this time.
Davies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner darts in and clinches Davies up against the cage.
Davies manages to break the clinch.
Davies moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davies sprawls and moves away.
Banner gets a clinch.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
Banner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Davies trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Davies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Banner instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davies prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants a takedown but no success here.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillian Davies.
Davies missing with knees to the body.
Davies breaks the clinch.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davies blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Davies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to sprawl but Davies drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banner pushes Davies off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies feints the counter takedown.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Banner lands.
Nice body punch from Banner.
Davies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davies.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davies throws out the jab.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roddy Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner jabs Davies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davies moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies is looking for a sweep.
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!
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Davies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davies is looking to get back to his feet here but Banner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davies's back.
Banner biding his time, controlling Davies.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Banner!
An out of breath Roddy Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Kvick (ranked 3778 p4p, 4670 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 493 p4p, 554 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivar Kvick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch
and Kvick counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kvick dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kvick moves into the clinch.
Kvick is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Kvick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right hand that Kvick ducks under and follows up with a left that Kvick also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kvick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kvick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kvick is in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kvick from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvick wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kvick preventing the sweep.
Kvick sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kvick throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kvick's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kvick keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Kvick is working from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kvick from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvick content to stall in guard here.
Kvick with a nice head shot there.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kvick controlling from the top position.
Kvick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kvick trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvick tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kvick from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kvick's corner calls for a 1-2. Kvick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands with a hook. Kvick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kvick lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvick takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Kvick moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kvick fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Kvick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kvick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kvick works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Kvick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paul Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to clinch but Kvick is having none of it.
Kvick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith rushes Kvick and presses him up against the cage.
Kvick blocking some punches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kvick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kvick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kvick can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Kvick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvick keeps the fight on the outside.
Kvick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two 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.
Kvick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kvick throws a shot to the body.
Ivar Kvick is winning the standup battle so far.
Kvick gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kvick thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kvick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Paul Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kvick scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Kvick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kvick moves away and avoids it.
Kvick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Kvick pushes him off.
It looked like Kvick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kvick feinted with a counter takedown.
Kvick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Kvick.
Kvick scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Kvick shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Kvick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Kvick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvick.
Kvick throws out a powerful jab.
Smith pushes Kvick up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to bum rush Kvick with a series of wild strikes but Kvick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Kvick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Kvick pushes him off.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kvick eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kvick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvick.
Kvick throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kvick throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Kvick is having none of it.
Kvick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kvick shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Kvick moves out of range.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvick circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kvick.
Kvick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Kvick takes one to the chin there.
Kvick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith is looking to stand back up but Kvick counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smith.
Kvick is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Kvick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Kvick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvick is working away from the top position though.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Kvick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Kvick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith is staying active underneath Kvick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kvick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kvick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kvick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvick shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kvick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kvick stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvick.
Kvick trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kvick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvick with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvick controlling the pace.
Kvick is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kvick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvick throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a hook but Kvick avoids it easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kvick's ribs.
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 Ivar Kvick.
I think Kvick 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Kvick!
A very excited looking Ivar Kvick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ade Sanio (ranked 3108 p4p, 5401 weight class) and Juan Heredia (ranked 193 p4p, 309 weight class). Ade Sanio had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Juan Heredia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ade Sanio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ade Sanio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Heredia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heredia shoots for a takedown but Sanio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heredia dives in and grabs Sanio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanio pushes down on Heredia's head and hops out.
Sanio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heredia shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heredia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ade Sanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Heredia.
Sanio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heredia shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanio sprawls well. He's pushed Heredia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heredia shoots for a takedown but Sanio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heredia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanio misses with a few strikes there.
Sanio misses with a hook. Heredia ducked under it nicely.
Heredia looks for a takedown but Sanio sprawls well.
Juan Heredia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heredia shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanio sprawls well. He's pushed Heredia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heredia has his takedown stuffed
and Sanio counters with a left to the body.
Heredia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanio.
Heredia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanio as he jumps to the side.
Sanio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heredia closes the distance and clinches up with Sanio, looking for a takedown. Heredia pushes Sanio against the cage but Sanio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heredia avoids the body shot from Sanio.
Heredia fails with the takedown.
Ade Sanio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heredia tries for a takedown but Sanio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heredia looks winded!
Sanio misses with a head kick.
Heredia misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanio.
Sanio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Sanio tenderised Heredia's leg. Heredia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanio but Sanio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanio looks to score with a jab to the body but Heredia is just out of range.
Sanio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heredia shoots in and drives through. Sanio sprawls well.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanio but Sanio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanio throws a head kick but Heredia moves out of range.
Sanio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heredia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heredia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanio throws a head kick that half lands.
Heredia shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanio tries to sprawl out of it but Heredia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanio misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Sanio as Heredia shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heredia with a poor takedown
and Sanio counters with a series of strikes. Heredia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heredia has his takedown stuffed
and Sanio counters with a one-two to the body.
 Heredia is rocked!
Heredia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanio tries to avoid it but Heredia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanio to the ground. Sanio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Sanio misses.
Heredia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanio defends it well.
Heredia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heredia.
Heredia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanio misses with a body shot.
Sanio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heredia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heredia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanio is fending him off so far but Heredia persists. Nope, Sanio circles away and we're back to standing.
Heredia shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanio tries to sprawl out of it but Heredia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heredia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heredia.
Sanio with the inside leg kick.
Sanio leaves Heredia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanio connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Sanio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heredia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heredia fails with the takedown
letting Sanio counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heredia or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanio, which made it look bad.
Ade Sanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Heredia.
Sanio leaves Heredia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ade Sanio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown but Sanio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heredia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanio leaves Heredia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanio leaves Heredia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heredia is breathing heavily.
Heredia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heredia.
Heredia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanio defends it nicely.
Sanio slaps away a takedown attempt from Heredia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanio as he jumps to the side.
Heredia avoids the head kick by Sanio.
Heredia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heredia.
Heredia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanio with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heredia goes for a double leg but Sanio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanio continues to drive forward.
It looked like Sanio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heredia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heredia can do to turn this around?
Sanio connects with a leg kick.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanio sprawls well. Sanio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heredia gets slowly back to his feet.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanio sprawls well. Sanio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heredia gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanio just misses with a punch to the body.
Heredia feints the counter takedown.
Sanio throws a series of punches but Heredia moves out of range.
Heredia shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanio sprawls well. He's pushed Heredia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Sanio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heredia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heredia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heredia somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heredia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanio's waist but Sanio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heredia off to one side.
A slow jab from Sanio misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heredia closes the distance and clinches up with Sanio, looking for a takedown. Heredia pushes Sanio against the cage but Sanio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heredia tries for a takedown but Sanio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Sanio slams his shin into Heredia's torso.
Sanio lands a really nice looking cross but Heredia seems unphased.
Sanio throws a one two combo.
Heredia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanio finish him?
Heredia has a takedown stuffed.
Sanio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanio misses with the combination.
Heredia seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heredia misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanio counters with a stiff right hand.
Heredia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanio defends well and Heredia ends up having to push Sanio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heredia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Heredia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanio has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanio throws a nice head kick!
Heredia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heredia has a takedown stuffed.
Sanio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Sanio. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heredia.
Heredia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Sanio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Heredia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Heredia shoots in but Sanio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heredia just manages to avoid it.
Ade Sanio is winning the standup battle so far.
Heredia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanio avoids it really well and circles away.
Heredia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Heredia.
Heredia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ade Sanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Heredia.
Sanio throws a head kick that misses.
Heredia misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanio counters with a series of strikes. Heredia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heredia manages to avoid it.
Heredia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanio leaves Heredia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanio connects with a solid leg kick.
Heredia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heredia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanio circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanio slaps away a takedown attempt from Heredia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heredia misses with a takedown
and Sanio counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heredia manages to avoid it.
Heredia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanio as he avoids it easily.
Heredia fails with the takedown.
Sanio just misses with a punch to the body.
Heredia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body punch from Sanio.
Juan Heredia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heredia.
Heredia throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Sanio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanio misses with a hook. Heredia ducked under it nicely.
Sanio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heredia with the counter takedown but Sanio avoids it easily.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanio but Sanio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heredia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heredia tries for a takedown but Sanio circles away easily
and Heredia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heredia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Sanio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heredia darts in looking for a takedown but Sanio gets double underhooks and turns Heredia into the cage.
Heredia shoots in for a takedown but Sanio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanio throws a hook to the side of Heredia's head but Heredia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heredia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanio is looking to wear down Heredia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Heredia misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heredia.
Heredia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heredia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanio avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sanio. No joy for Heredia on that attempt.
Heredia shoots in but Sanio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanio throws a front kick that sends Heredia stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Sanio as Heredia shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanio fakes the leg kick and cracks Heredia in the body.
Heredia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heredia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanio throws a body shot but no joy.
Heredia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heredia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanio defends it nicely.
Heredia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ade Sanio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heredia just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ade Sanio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ade Sanio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benny Abiog (ranked 1968 p4p, 3449 weight class) and Arthit Jitmuangnon (ranked 117 p4p, 219 weight class). Jitmuangnon has chosen แขกเจ้าเซ็น as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Abiog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthit Jitmuangnon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch but Abiog is having none of it.
Jitmuangnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abiog checks it well.
Jitmuangnon shoots in looking for a takedown. Abiog tries to sprawl out of it but Jitmuangnon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abiog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abiog dodges the punch combination from Jitmuangnon.
Sloppy strikes from Abiog. Those never looked like landing.
Jitmuangnon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitmuangnon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jitmuangnon fails with a takedown attempt.
Benny Abiog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthit Jitmuangnon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon darts in and clinches Abiog up against the cage.
Jitmuangnon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jitmuangnon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Abiog blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Abiog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jitmuangnon or perhaps it was just good defense by Abiog, which made it look bad.
As Jitmuangnon tries to get set, Abiog tries to push him back and clinch up but Jitmuangnon manages to avoid the attempt.
Jitmuangnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jitmuangnon breaks from the clinch.
Jitmuangnon scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Abiog blocks the leg kick.
Abiog looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jitmuangnon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abiog tries to avoid it but Jitmuangnon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abiog to the ground. Abiog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abiog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon closes the distance and clinches.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position but instead, Abiog has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jitmuangnon into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jitmuangnon is defending well for now.
Jitmuangnon manages to break the clinch.
Jitmuangnon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jitmuangnon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abiog circles away.
Jitmuangnon looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jitmuangnon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jitmuangnon misses with a takedown
and Abiog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abiog leaning against his opponent.
Abiog looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jitmuangnon looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abiog tries to land knees in the clinch but Jitmuangnon avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Abiog fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abiog breaks the clinch.
Abiog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jitmuangnon's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abiog passes to full mount!
Abiog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abiog wants to take Jitmuangnon's back here but Jitmuangnon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jitmuangnon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abiog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abiog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abiog throwing strikes here but Jitmuangnon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Abiog looking to finish Jitmuangnon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jitmuangnon!
Jitmuangnon is trying to stand up.
Abiog working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Abiog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abiog.
Abiog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitmuangnon pinned against the cage. Jitmuangnon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jitmuangnon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jitmuangnon darts in and clinches Abiog up against the cage.
Abiog tries to score a body lock takedown but Jitmuangnon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Abiog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitmuangnon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abiog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jitmuangnon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abiog's face.
Jitmuangnon breaks from the clinch.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitmuangnon rushes Abiog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon has Abiog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abiog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Jitmuangnon misses.
Abiog feinted with a counter takedown.
Jitmuangnon misses with the combination.
Jitmuangnon misses with a takedown attempt - Abiog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jitmuangnon is breathing heavily.
Jitmuangnon tries to land a leg kick but Abiog saw it coming and moves away.
Jitmuangnon is looking to clinch.
Jitmuangnon tries to close the distance and clinch but Abiog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch but Abiog is having none of it.
Jitmuangnon fails with the takedown.
Abiog is looking to counter the offense by Jitmuangnon and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon throws a leg kick
and Abiog counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abiog.
Abiog stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abiog tries to land a knee to the head but Jitmuangnon blocks with his arms.
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch.
Jitmuangnon shoots in for a double leg but Abiog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abiog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jitmuangnon is looking to score with low kicks.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch there but Abiog circles away.
Abiog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls and moves away.
Abiog stuffs the takedown attempt from Jitmuangnon. Jitmuangnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Abiog tries to counter with a takedown but Jitmuangnon is quick to defend against it.
Abiog shoots in for a takedown but Jitmuangnon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abiog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jitmuangnon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abiog landing with the ground and pound.
Abiog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abiog forces his way into half guard.
Abiog not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abiog seems to be working for a kimura but Jitmuangnon defends the submission attempt.
Abiog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthit Jitmuangnon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Abiog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jitmuangnon has Abiog up against the cage in a clinch.
Abiog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jitmuangnon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jitmuangnon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abiog blocks it with crossed arms.
Jitmuangnon scores with a knee to the head.
Abiog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abiog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jitmuangnon swivels and escapes.
Jitmuangnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Abiog circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abiog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch up but Abiog circles away and keeps his distance.
Abiog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jitmuangnon wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abiog wants to stall.
Jitmuangnon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abiog.
Abiog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abiog.
Jitmuangnon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abiog moves out of range of the body kick.
Jitmuangnon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abiog but Abiog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abiog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitmuangnon thows a leg kick but Abiog checks it
and Abiog counters by clinching up.
Jitmuangnon missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiog lands an uppercut.
Abiog is trying to break the clinch but Jitmuangnon has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abiog as Jitmuangnon tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Jitmuangnon to work.
Abiog has had enough of the clinch but Jitmuangnon keeps him there for the moment.
Jitmuangnon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abiog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jitmuangnon can't get the takedown.
Jitmuangnon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jitmuangnon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jitmuangnon avoiding damage as Abiog throws knees to the body.
Jitmuangnon lands an elbow that stopped Abiog in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitmuangnon lands a good knee to the midsection. Abiog won't want to take too many of those.
Abiog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jitmuangnon wants a takedown but no success here.
Benny Abiog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthit Jitmuangnon.
Abiog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch.
Abiog shoots for a double leg takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls well. He's pushed Abiog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jitmuangnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abiog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jitmuangnon connects with a single shot there.
Abiog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jitmuangnon swinging wildly here.
Abiog shoots in looking for a takedown. Jitmuangnon tries to sprawl out of it but Abiog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiog dives in for a single leg takedown but Jitmuangnon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jitmuangnon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jitmuangnon tries to score a body lock takedown but Abiog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abiog tries for a takedown but Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks.
Jitmuangnon lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.
Abiog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abiog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abiog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abiog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jitmuangnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jitmuangnon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abiog dives in and grabs Jitmuangnon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jitmuangnon pushes down on Abiog's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthit Jitmuangnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jitmuangnon 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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