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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nassir Bey (ranked 6607 p4p, 6439 weight class) and Brian Kingman (ranked 638 p4p, 631 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nassir Bey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Kingman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bey.
Bey wants to control but Kingman is keeping him busy.
Kingman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingman wants to get back to his feet.
Kingman tries to buck Bey off but Bey is having none of it.
Bey trying to control the action but Kingman is working from the bottom.
Bey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bey is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingman is defending well.
The ground and pound from Bey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kingman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kingman is trying to improve his position.
Bey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Bey has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bey 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kingman is looking for a sweep.
Kingman wants to get back to his feet.
Bey throws a strike aimed at the side of Kingman's head but Kingman avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kingman is looking to reverse the position.
Bey working the ground and pound.
Kingman is trying to buck Bey off.
Kingman is trying to get back to half guard.
Bey cracks Kingman with a big elbow.
Bey trying to control the position but Kingman is working away.
Bey landing a few strikes.
Kingman wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Bey has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kingman's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kingman is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Bey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nassir Bey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joshua (ranked 6037 p4p, 6464 weight class) and Ronald Durall (ranked 610 p4p, 632 weight class). Anthony Joshua 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Durall!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durall clinches up against the cage.
Durall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durall can't get the takedown.
Durall is looking for a takedown.
Durall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Durall.
Durall pulls Joshua into guard.
Durall looking for a guillotine here but Joshua defends easily.
Durall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Durall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.
Joshua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durall is looking to cinch up a triangle. Joshua throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Durall's body to avoid the submission. Durall has instead reached around Joshua's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Durall arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Durall!
After winning the bout, Ronald Durall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Finn (ranked 6441 p4p, 5244 weight class) and Tommaso Cappone (ranked 675 p4p, 597 weight class). Tommaso Cappone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommaso Cappone!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finn lands a jab to Cappone's midsection.
Finn with the inside leg kick.
Finn scores with a shot to the body.
Finn lands a high kick!
Finn connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Finn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cappone walks into a left hand.
Finn scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finn connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cappone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finn lands a nice looking body shot.
Leon Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Finn finds it's way through Cappone's defenses.
Finn is looking to wear down Cappone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cappone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finn counters with a right hand to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Finn - that will leave a mark!
Cappone looks winded!
Finn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn takes the fight into the clinch.
Cappone looking to stall.
Cappone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Finn as the two fighters clinch.
Cappone jumps into guard, dragging Finn to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cappone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cappone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
Finn trying to control but Cappone is working from the bottom.
Finn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cappone on the ground.
Cappone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finn.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leon Finn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cappone shoots and misses
and Finn counters with a nice uppercut.
Finn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cappone. That did some damage!
Finn lunges at Cappone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cappone's hand.
Finn scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Finn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cappone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cappone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cappone.
Tommaso Cappone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cappone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finn throws a series of strikes that have Cappone backpedaling.
Cappone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finn sizes up Cappone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finn lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Finn dips to his left and cracks Cappone with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finn.
Finn feints and then cracks Cappone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cappone down.
Finn lands a jab to Cappone's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Finn. That snapped Cappone's head back.
A left and a right from Finn both land. Nice combination.
Finn scores with a jab.
Cappone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cappone doesn't seem bothered though.
Cappone is breathing heavily.
Finn forces Cappone back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn pushes Cappone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cappone backwards.
Cappone being controlled against the cage.
Finn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Finn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finn.
Finn lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Finn.
Finn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finn.
Finn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cappone's head backwards.
Finn connects with a body shot that sends Cappone's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Finn - just one landing.
A left lands for Finn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn stalks Cappone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cappone's face. Cappone staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Tommaso Cappone has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cappone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finn scores with a jab.
Finn lands a slapping body shot.
Finn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cappone at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finn.
 Cappone is rocked!
Finn lands a big head kick that sends Cappone tumbling to the mat! Finn takes a step backwards and waves Cappone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cappone is still on wobbly legs! Can Finn finish him?
Cappone walks straight into a right hand from Finn - that's dropped him! Finn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cappone from any more punishment! Cappone complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leon Finn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Cooper (ranked 6484 p4p, 4155 weight class) and Roman Reyes (ranked 629 p4p, 486 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance.
Cooper gets a clinch.
Reyes is pressed up against the cage. Cooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reyes down to the mat. Reyes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Reyes is avoiding it.
Reyes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reyes duly obliges.
Cooper wants to clinch but Reyes slips to the side
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper closes the distance but Reyes moves to the side
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper moves to clinch but Reyes breaks away
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cooper wants to clinch
and Reyes counters with a nice body shot.
Roman Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reyes to score with a decent uppercut.
Reyes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cooper eats them both and turns towards Reyes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper tries to clinch but Reyes moves away
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooper tries to clinch but Reyes moves away
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Reyes is avoiding it.
Reyes unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 Cooper is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Cooper got wobbled bad by a big combination! Reyes presses forward with punches and knees until Cooper stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Cooper closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
After the fight, Roman Reyes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 4056 p4p, 4469 weight class) and Micahel Anderson (ranked 503 p4p, 548 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micahel Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee 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.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee stalling.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson is rocked!
Ground and pound from Lee.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Anderson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lee fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Anderson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lee! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Lee!
In his post fight interview, Jeff Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 3577 p4p, 3465 weight class) and Antoine Milfort (ranked 477 p4p, 464 weight class). Milfort has chosen Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd. as his entrance music. Gord Ryan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Milfort!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Milfort. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Milfort's body.
Ryan steps into range and cracks Milfort with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Milfort flops backwards and Ryan dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Antoine Milfort has been cut.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Milfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Milfort.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Milfort keeps moving.
Ryan prevents Milfort from getting back to his feet.
Milfort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryan tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milfort.
Milfort throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milfort throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milfort engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Milfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milfort is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Milfort is proving a slippery customer.
Milfort is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Milfort throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Milfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Antoine Milfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Milfort.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Milfort counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Ryan.
Milfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milfort lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milfort avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Milfort scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
 It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Milfort loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Milfort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Milfort manages to break the clinch.
Milfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
As Ryan backs off Milfort throws a huge counter combo but Ryan manages to avoid it all.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Milfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Milfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Milfort misses with a double jab
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Milfort pushes him off.
Ryan tries to move into range but Milfort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Milfort works Ryan's body with a nice hook.
Milfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Milfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Milfort.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Milfort misses with the head strike.
Ryan tries to work over Milfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milfort blocking some punches.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milfort blocks it with crossed arms.
Milfort just leaning against Ryan, taking a breather.
Milfort lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Milfort has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryan blocking some punches.
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 Gord Ryan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Milfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan walks into a left hand.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milforts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Ryan misses.
Milfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Milfort.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Milfort avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Milfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Milfort.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milfort.
Milfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Gord Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Milfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milfort lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan is working Milfort over against the cage.
Ryan lands an elbow just above Milfort 's eye.
Milfort blocking some punches.
Milfort stalls.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Milfort blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Milfort.
A body shot lands from Milfort.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Milfort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milfort fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan tries to work over Milfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milfort blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
A short left from Milfort.
Milfort scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milfort's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milfort gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milfort stalling the fight.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Milfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Milfort's defenses.
Milfort tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Milfort.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Milfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milfort is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milfort lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milfort blocks it with crossed arms.
Milfort blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Milfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milfort lands a nice uppercut.
Milfort misses with some punches.
Milfort working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milfort lands a shot to the body.
Milfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milfort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Milfort lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milfort stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milfort lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Milfort.
A short right from Milfort on the inside.
Ryan is rocked!
Milfort lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milfort stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milfort lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Milfort on the inside.
Milfort throws a big uppercut that drops Ryan! More strikes from Milfort and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ryan lies dazed against the cage as Milfort celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Milfort!
Antoine Milfort seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Gord Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying '6.0'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giant Grizzly (ranked 2726 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 281 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giant Grizzly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee stalks Grizzly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grizzly's face. Grizzly staggers backwards, shaken.
Grizzly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grizzly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee pounces like a tiger and cracks Grizzly with a vicious hook! Grizzly is down but not out! Lee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Lee!
An out of breath Bruce Lee 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Van Driesen (ranked 3624 p4p, 2545 weight class) and Pertti Palo (ranked 214 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Driesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Palo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pertti Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driesen.
Driesen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palo.
Driesen blocks a jab.
Palo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Driesen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Driesen is looking to reverse the position.
Driesen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palo is looking to advance position but Driesen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen wants to improve his position but Palo is controlling well.
Palo wants to pass the guard but Driesen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driesen has hold of Palo's hands but Palo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Driesen is looking for a sweep. Palo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palo trying to pass the guard but Driesen defending well.
Driesen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palo is working Driesen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palo forces his way into half guard.
Palo working the head and body with strikes.
Palo works his way into full mount!
Palo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo lands a nice shot to the head.
Palo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driesen is looking to escape.
Driesen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palo lands a nice shot to the head.
Palo scoring with strikes but Driesen is staying in there.
Palo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Driesen looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo is landing with some decent strikes but Driesen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Driesen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Palo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Driesen is rocked!
Palo scoring with strikes but Driesen is staying in there.
Oh Driesen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Palo! Driesen is hurt baaadly! Palo is firing away with more strikes - Driesen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Palo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Della Bella (ranked 2327 p4p, 2883 weight class) and Dylon Taylor (ranked 332 p4p, 398 weight class). Dylon Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Della Bella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Della Bella tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Della Bella to the ground. Della Bella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Della Bella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Della Bella continues to drive forward.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Della Bella tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Mauricio Della Bella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Della Bella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Della Bella drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Dylon Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Della Bella was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
and Della Bella counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Della Bella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor won't allow Della Bella to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Della Bella trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard.
Della Bella trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Della Bella pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Della Bella wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor wants to control but Della Bella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Della Bella pulls his head out easily.
Della Bella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Della Bella.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Della Bella wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Della Bella working some strikes from top position.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Della Bella pushes his legs off easily.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to keep Della Bella in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Della Bella with a nice head shot there.
Della Bella pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Della Bella.
Della Bella uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
Della Bella looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Della Bella is looking to work his way around to Taylor's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Della Bella prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Taylor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taylor moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Della Bella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Della Bella is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Della Bella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Della Bella dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Della Bella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Della Bella wants to get back to full guard.
Della Bella looking for submissions off his back.
Della Bella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Della Bella defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Della Bella wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Della Bella is defending the position.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Della Bella wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Della Bella manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio Della Bella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Della Bella is defending well.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor stalling.
Della Bella moves into full guard.
Taylor passes Della Bella's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Della Bella moves into full guard.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Della Bella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Della Bella's guard.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Della Bella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Della Bella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Della Bella's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is pushing down on Della Bella's leg trying to pass to half guard. Della Bella is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Della Bella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Della Bella is trying to get back to full guard.
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Della Bella is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
Della Bella is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Della Bella has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Della Bella is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Della Bella.
Della Bella trying to control the hands but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor keeps control of the position easily here as Della Bella tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Taylor 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.
Della Bella tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Taylor controlling the position well here. Della Bella rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Della Bella is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor controls the action.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Della Bella is in bad spot here.
Taylor has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Della Bella trying to control the action but Taylor just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylon Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylon Taylor!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jung Lee (ranked 1480 p4p, 1753 weight class) and Matt Jackson (ranked 199 p4p, 234 weight class). Jackson has chosen The Elite Entrance song as his entrance music. Jung Lee 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jung Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Matt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee avoids the head kick by Jackson .
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee moves away from the strike by Jackson .
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson 's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson .
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Jackson slips a jab from Lee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Jackson .
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jung Lee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson . Lee shrugs it off though.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson .
Jackson defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson .
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jung Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee slips a straight right by Jackson .
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson 's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Lee blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Jackson moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Jackson misses with a body punch
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Lee rattles Jackson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jackson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Lee dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jackson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jung Lee!
Jung Lee retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Jung Lee 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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hype
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pop
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RATING
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