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NRC 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Paul (ranked 6492 p4p, 6323 weight class) and Hank Soderstedt (ranked 679 p4p, 670 weight class). Soderstedt has chosen Eyeless - Slipknot as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Soderstedt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul swinging wildly here.
Soderstedt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No joy there for Soderstedt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Paul's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Hank Soderstedt has been cut.
Paul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soderstedt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderstedt connects with a body shot.
Jake Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Paul throws a right and a left that Soderstedt avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a right hand that Soderstedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderstedt also avoids with ease.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Soderstedt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Jake Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul thuds his right hand into Soderstedt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul cracks Soderstedt with an open hand slap.
Paul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soderstedt cracks Paul with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderstedt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soderstedt throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderstedt slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Soderstedt.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soderstedt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul is looking for a counter combo.
Soderstedt misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Paul.
Soderstedt throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soderstedt backs up against the cage.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Soderstedt misses.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soderstedt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Soderstedt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soderstedt counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Paul is working the combinations to good effect here.
Soderstedt just misses with a punch 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!
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soderstedt eats them both and turns towards Paul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soderstedt misses with a two punch combination.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Soderstedt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soderstedt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soderstedt slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Despite the aggression on Soderstedt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Soderstedt. Those never looked like landing.
Paul looks to land a combination but Soderstedt avoids it well.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paul tries to bum rush Soderstedt with a series of wild strikes but Soderstedt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soderstedt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul throws a right hand that Soderstedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderstedt also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderstedt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soderstedt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Soderstedt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Paul.
As Paul backs off Soderstedt throws a huge counter combo but Paul manages to avoid it all.
Paul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Soderstedt.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Soderstedt.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Paul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jake Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Soderstedt takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soderstedt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul cracks Soderstedt with a good jab.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Paul throws a series of punches but Soderstedt moves out of range.
Soderstedt lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jake Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soderstedt on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstedt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul.
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paul tries to bum rush Soderstedt with a series of wild strikes but Soderstedt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soderstedt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Soderstedt swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
Soderstedt walks into a straight right hand from Paul.
Soderstedt dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Paul throws out a powerful jab.
Soderstedt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paul.
Soderstedt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soderstedt throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstedt goes for a double leg but Paul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paul continues to drive forward.
Paul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Soderstedt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soderstedt misses with a series of wild punches.
Soderstedt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Soderstedt walks into a left hand.
Paul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soderstedt.
Paul tests Soderstedt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soderstedt dodges the punch combination from Paul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul looks to land a combination but Soderstedt avoids it well.
Soderstedt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderstedt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soderstedt catches Paul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderstedt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Paul.
Soderstedt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Soderstedt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Paul has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Paul misses.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soderstedt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paul backs up against the cage.
Paul swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Soderstedt's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Soderstedt throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderstedt can do to turn this around?
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Paul throws a combination. Soderstedt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soderstedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul counters with a series of strikes. Soderstedt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
letting Soderstedt counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Paul there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soderstedt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soderstedt unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soderstedt avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Soderstedt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soderstedt moves forwards but Paul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soderstedt throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Paul throws a right hand that Soderstedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderstedt also avoids with ease.
Soderstedt throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Paul dips to his left and cracks Soderstedt with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Paul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstedt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Soderstedt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul misses with a double jab
and Soderstedt counters with a one-two to the body.
Soderstedt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soderstedt shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soderstedt fakes the leg kick and cracks Paul in the body.
Soderstedt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paul misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a combination that misses
and Soderstedt counters with a one-two to the body.
Soderstedt tries a low kick but Paul avoids it.
Paul throws a series of punches but Soderstedt moves out of range.
Paul avoids the body shot from Soderstedt.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul slips a jab and a cross from Soderstedt.
Soderstedt looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Soderstedt lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soderstedt! But no joy.
Soderstedt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Soderstedt throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Soderstedt slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Soderstedt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderstedt works Paul's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Paul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hank Soderstedt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soderstedt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paul is out of range and Soderstedt settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paul 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Paul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morbius Manifesto (ranked 3558 p4p, 6433 weight class) and Jimmy Jank Jankens (ranked 117 p4p, 206 weight class). Jankens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come get it by- The Jankstreet boyz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Morbius Manifesto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morbius Manifesto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Jank Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manifesto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Manifesto misses.
Manifesto throws a shot to the body.
Jankens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manifesto looks to throw the jab but Jankens is out of range.
Manifesto throws a hook to the side of Jankens's head but Jankens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manifesto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Jankens.
A jab from Manifesto misses.
Jankens slips under a jab.
Jankens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manifesto misses with a looping left.
Manifesto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manifesto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankens is just out of range.
Manifesto catches Jankens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Jimmy Jank Jankens has been cut.
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!
Jankens connects with the punch.
 It looks like Morbius Manifesto has been cut.
Manifesto throws the left hand but Jankens avoids the punch easily.
Manifesto lands a big uppercut and Jankens crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jankens looks OK. Manifesto waves Jankens back to his feet!
 Jankens is rocked!
Jankens looks winded!
Manifesto misses with a hook. Jankens ducked under it nicely.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manifesto is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Manifesto shuts the power down on Jankens. Lights out, game over! Manifesto is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morbius Manifesto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Leopoldo (ranked 4931 p4p, 3451 weight class) and Harris Mint (ranked 579 p4p, 438 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Mint!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Leopoldo misses.
Mint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mint scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mint.
Mint lands a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mint.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mint.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Mint.
Mint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leopoldo.
Leopoldo wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Mint.
Mint digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Mint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Mint.
Mint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mint.
Mint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mint digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Leopoldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Mint gets an underhook and turns Leopoldo into the cage.
Mint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Mint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leopoldo.
Mint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Mint.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mint presses Leopoldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mint is keeping busy.
Mint digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Mint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mint is leaning against Leopoldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mint throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Mint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mint.
Mint lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mint manages to pull guard.
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
Mint is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up.
Mint pulls Leopoldo in close to prevent any damage.
Mint wants to sweep here but Leopoldo controlling him for the moment.
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mint rushes Leopoldo and presses him up against the cage.
Mint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
Leopoldo prevents a body shot from Mint.
Mint lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mint no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mint has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leopoldo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leopoldo is one step ahead there.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint has his foot on Leopoldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopoldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mint is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up.
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopoldo passes into half guard.
Leopoldo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to control. Mint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mint is trying to control but can't.
Leopoldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mint trying to control but Leopoldo postures up.
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mint wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo trying to control from half guard but Mint is working away.
Mint is trying to maintain the position but Leopoldo is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mint drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.
Mint trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom.
Mint tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopoldo is retaining full guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position.
Mint is in close to Leopoldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo controls Mint momentarily but Mint frees himself.
Mint landing with the ground and pound.
Mint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leopoldo trying to keep a closed guard but Mint is proving a slippery customer.
Mint throwing strikes from guard but Leopoldo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Mint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leopoldo gets caught napping as Mint dives in and scores a takedown. Leopoldo manages to retain guard.
Mint scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mint connects with a couple of short punches.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopoldo has momentary wrist control but Mint slips an elbow through the middle.
Mint postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mint controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint lands a couple of elbows.
Leopoldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now.
Mint passes Leopoldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mint controlling the pace.
Mint seems to be working for a kimura but Leopoldo defends the submission attempt.
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.
Ground and pound from Mint.
Mint working over Leopoldo with some ground and pound. Leopoldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mint seems to be looking for submissions.
Mint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leopoldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mint.
Mint landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint is thwarting Leopoldo's attempts to control the position.
Harris Mint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mint seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mint moves into full mount! Leopoldo won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo wants to control but Mint is having none of it.
Harris Mint is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mint with good strikes from the mount here!
Mint controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position but Mint isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mint lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Mint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mint winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Mint!
A relieved looking Harris Mint thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 2650 p4p, 4871 weight class) and Jay Porter (ranked 379 p4p, 591 weight class). Jay Porter 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Porter!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter doesn't manage to clinch there - Trejo circles away.
Trejo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porter throws out a loose jab but Trejo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Porter. That snapped Trejo's head back.
Porter misses with an uppercut.
Trejo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trejo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trejo works the jab nicely.
Trejo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Porter.
A nice leg kick from Trejo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Porter waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Trejo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Trejo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Trejo is rocked!
Porter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Trejo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo is working an open guard so Porter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Porter throws a series of punches but Trejo moves out of range.
Porter is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Trejo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Trejo is out cold! Porter holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Porter!
Jay Porter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hey Zues (ranked 3073 p4p, 3769 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 389 p4p, 473 weight class). The key to victory for Hey Zues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hey Zues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brillo instigates a clinch.
Brillo tries a body shot but Zues blocks it.
Brillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zues just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zues stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hey Zues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Zues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brillo misses with a body punch.
Zues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brillo has him pressed against the cage.
Zues has clasped his hands together around Brillo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zues fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zues stands up and beckons Brillo to his feet.
Brillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brillo somewhat.
Zues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brillo throws out the jab.
Zues has closed the distance and engaged Brillo in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zues is trying to break free.
Brillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zues gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zues is trying to force a seperation but Brillo has the dominant position.
Come on Zues - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zues walks away with a smile on his face. Brillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zues with a hook.
Zues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brillo's head backwards.
Zues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zues throws a series of strikes that have Brillo backpedaling.
Zues lands a lovely overhand right.
Brillo looks to land a right hand but Zues moved out of range.
Brillo tries to move into range but Zues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Zues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brillo is out of range.
Amarillo Brillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Zues.
Zues drives through and clinches with Brillo against the cage.
Zues has had enough of the clinch but Brillo keeps him there for the moment.
Brillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zues looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brillo tries to sprawl but Zues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zues sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brillo defending well though.
Zues throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brillo to regain full guard.
Zues throws a big right hand that misses.
Zues postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo lands a decent shot there.
Zues wants to stand but Brillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zues wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zues preventing the sweep.
Zues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brillo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brillo controls Zues momentarily but Zues frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zues is looking to work some ground and pound but Brillo has wrist control.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brillo slips a nice elbow through Zues's hands, connecting with Zues's forehead.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Zues's head.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brillo working over Zues with some ground and pound. Zues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zues is looking to improve his position.
Zues gets full guard.
Zues pulls Brillo in to control the position.
Zues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brillo is in close to Zues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hey Zues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zues lands a lovely overhand right.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zues as he jumps to the side.
Brillo moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Zues.
Brillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zues can't break the clinch.
Zues wants to get back to striking at distance but Brillo won't allow it.
Brillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hey Zues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Zues working hard to break the clinch.
Brillo jumps guard but Zues stands there with Brillo around his waist. Brillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Zues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zues is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brillo can't fight it off and eventually Zues manages to take the fight to the floor. Brillo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zues preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brillo is nestled in close to Zues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zues tries to roll over but Brillo keeps him under control.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Brillo is controlling him well.
Zues misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brillo prevents Zues from standing back up.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo is keen to just control but Zues is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zues pushes Brillo off looking to stand but Brillo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.
Zues has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brillo stops Zues from getting back to his feet.
Zues trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hey Zues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brillo is nestled in close to Zues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zues is trying to get back to full guard.
Brillo winds up and cracks Zues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brillo working Zues over with strikes.
Brillo working over Zues with some ground and pound. Zues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Brillo is controlling him well.
Brillo wants to control but Zues is keeping him busy.
Zues wants to get back to his feet.
Brillo wants to control but Zues is keeping him busy.
Zues pushes Brillo off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo has managed to clinch.
Zues tries to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zues.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brillo goes for a takedown attempt but Zues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Zues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zues closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Brillo dodges the ground and pound from Zues.
Zues in side control, throwing shots but Brillo defends.
Brillo dodges the ground and pound from Zues.
Zues throws a strike aimed at the side of Brillo's head but Brillo avoids it well.
Zues tries to score with some ground and pound. Brillo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Zues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brillo taking some punishment here, with Zues in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zues throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brillo.
Zues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zues defends well.
Brillo tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Zues from controlling successfully.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zues trying to control here.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hey Zues will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brillo.
Brillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zues sprawls well initially but Brillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zues is pressing down on Brillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zues looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zues trying to control the position.
Zues wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo is in close to Zues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo won't allow Zues to get back to his feet.
Brillo is working Zues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo postures up and lands a big shot to Zues's brow.
Zues is rocked!
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Zues is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brillo gets to his feet and stands over Zues, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zues felt that one! Brillo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zues from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amarillo Brillo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Beam (ranked 2943 p4p, 3956 weight class) and Fernandos Guile (ranked 416 p4p, 509 weight class). Beam comes to the cage accompanied by 32 fucks by FIRE FROM THE GODS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200
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185
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernandos Guile!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guile scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guile has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Guile misses with a looping right.
Guile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beam has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beam.
A body shot lands from Beam.
Beam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Beam digs a right hand into Guile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guile's gas tank.
Guile looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Beam.
Beam lands a left hand.
Beam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guile backwards.
Guile is rocked!
Beam throws a punch but it's blocked by Guile.
Guile is still on wobbly legs! Can Beam finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Beam fails to land.
Guile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Beam.
Beam dips a shoulder and cracks Guile with a mighty uppercut! Guile falls back against the cage and Beam unloads with a barrage of strikes! Guile is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Beam screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Beam!
James Beam made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rengar Tritty (ranked 2473 p4p, 4039 weight class) and Hyseon Whang (ranked 320 p4p, 507 weight class). Whang has chosen A History of Bad Men as his entrance music. Hyseon Whang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rengar Tritty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hyseon Whang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tritty stuffs the takedown.
Tritty is looking to counter punch.
Whang misses with a lunging right hand
and Tritty counters with a nice uppercut.
Whang throws a hook but Tritty avoids it easily.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
Whang misses with a takedown
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Tritty.
It looked like Tritty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tritty counters with a two punch combo.
Whang misses with a two punch combination.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whang misses with a lunging right hand
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tritty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rengar Tritty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyseon Whang.
Whang misses with a straight left.
Whang throws a good cross that connects.
Whang misses with an uppercut
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang misses with a lunging right hand
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Whang throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tritty to counter with a crisp jab.
Whang misses with a hook
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tritty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whang throws a lazy uppercut
and Whang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whang throws a right hand that misses
and Tritty counters with a two punch combo.
Whang throws an off balance right hand
and Tritty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tritty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tritty throws a big counter combination but Whang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whang misses with a jab to the body
letting Tritty counter with a right hand.
Whang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tritty.
Tritty appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
Whang misses with a right hand
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tritty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Rengar Tritty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tritty counter with a right hand.
Whang misses with a combination
and Whang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whang moves away from the strike by Tritty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whang throws a lazy uppercut
and Tritty counters with a series of strikes. Whang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whang misses with an uppercut.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whang throws out a loose jab but Tritty uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whang throws a shot from downtown. Tritty moves away and avoids it.
Tritty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whang swings widly with a right hand
and Tritty counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whang or perhaps it was just good defense by Tritty, which made it look bad.
Tritty throwing a counter right hand but Whang manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rengar Tritty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whang misses with a left hand
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Whang throws a big shot that misses.
Tritty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Whang misses.
Whang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tritty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whang misses with a lunging right hand
and Tritty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whang misses the jab.
Tritty throws a big counter combination but Whang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hyseon Whang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tritty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rengar Tritty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tritty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whang misses with an uppercut
enabling Tritty to counter with a crisp jab.
Whang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tritty is out of range.
It looked like Tritty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tritty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Whang misses with a hook
letting Tritty counter with a right hand.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang misses with a takedown
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rengar Tritty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyseon Whang.
Whang misses with a right hand
and Tritty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Whang is predictable there
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whang slips a jab from Tritty.
Tritty ducks under a wild hook from Whang.
Whang misses with a hook
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Whang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tritty has got the better of the exchanges.
Tritty punishes Whang's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tritty misses with an uppercut. Whang saw that one coming.
Whang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whang 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.
Tritty lands a jab-cross combination.
Whang misses with a left hand
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whang throws an off balance right hand
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whang with a poor takedown
and Tritty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whang swings widly with a right hand
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tritty ducks under a wild hook from Whang.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tritty!
Whang misses with an uppercut
letting Tritty counter with a right hand.
Whang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
Whang misses with a double jab
and Tritty counters with a straight right hand.
Whang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whang missing with a left hand there. Tritty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whang misses with a hook. Tritty ducked under it nicely.
Whang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Whang looks to move away, Tritty throws a big counter combo but Whang just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Whang misses its intended target.
As Whang looks to move away, Tritty throws a big counter combo but Whang just gets out of the way.
Whang misses with a hook
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tritty counter with a right hand.
Whang throws an off balance right hand
and Whang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tritty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rengar Tritty dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Whang misses with a hook. Tritty ducked under it nicely.
Whang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang throws the left hand but Tritty avoids the punch easily.
Whang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tritty's waist but Tritty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whang off to one side.
Tritty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whang instigates a clinch.
Tritty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whang can do to turn this around?
Whang wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tritty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rengar Tritty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyseon Whang.
Whang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tritty walks away with a smile on his face. Whang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whang throws out a loose jab but Tritty uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whang misses with a right hand
and Tritty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tritty defending well as Whang loads up on a big left hand.
Whang misses with a hook
and Tritty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tritty throws a series of punches but Whang avoids them all with ease.
Whang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tritty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whang somewhat.
Tritty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tritty.
Whang misses with a takedown attempt
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whang throws a right hand that misses
and Tritty counters with a nice uppercut.
Whang shoots in but no luck this time.
Tritty throws a big counter combination but Whang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whang wants to clinch but Tritty slips to the side
and Tritty counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tritty slips a straight right by Whang.
Whang misses with a hook
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whang misses with a lunging right hand
and Tritty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whang walks into a straight right hand from Tritty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whang tries to clinch
and Tritty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whang throws a lazy uppercut
and Tritty counters with a stiff right hand.
Whang misses with a body punch
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whang misses with a straight left.
As Whang looks to move away, Tritty throws a big counter combo but Whang just gets out of the way.
Whang fails with the takedown
and Whang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whang throws an off balance right hand
and Tritty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whang misses with a lunging right hand
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whang just misses with a punch to the body.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
Whang throws a leg kick
and Tritty counters with a nice uppercut.
Whang misses with a hook
and Tritty counters with a left and a right that stings Whang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tritty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tritty is looking for a counter combo.
Hyseon Whang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tritty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whang misses with a body shot
and Tritty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whang throws a right hand that misses
and Tritty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tritty throws a series of strikes that have Whang backpedaling.
Whang throws a lazy uppercut
and Tritty counters with a series of strikes. Whang will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rengar Tritty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tritty, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rengar Tritty!
Hyseon Whang was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have done better and I will be heading back to the gym immediately to work on those holes in my game.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tenacious (ranked 2296 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Bingles Shmingles (ranked 329 p4p, 560 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Tenacious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingles Shmingles!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenacious scores with a jab.
Tenacious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenacious gets tackled into the cage by Shmingles. Shmingles maintains the clinch.
Shmingles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tenacious avoids it.
Shmingles has hold of one of Tenacious's legs. Tenacious is fighting the takedown attempt but Shmingles gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tenacious wants to stand but Shmingles is controlling the position.
Shmingles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tenacious is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tenacious has escaped and now he's on top!
Shmingles looks winded!
Tenacious controlling from the top position.
Tenacious tries to stand but Shmingles is controlling from the bottom.
Tenacious decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shmingles, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tenacious misses its intended target.
Shmingles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shmingles's coach down at Milkys Cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shmingles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shmingles wants to clinch
and Tenacious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shmingles thinking.
Tenacious feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shmingles sprawling to the canvas! Shmingles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tenacious finish him?!
Shmingles is rocked!
Shmingles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenacious lands a nice looking body shot.
Tenacious finds Shmingles's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Shmingles flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tenacious lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Shmingles will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tenacious!
A very excited looking Terry Tenacious made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 2449 p4p, 3896 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 146 p4p, 230 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo scores with a nice strike.
Kuronoa slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Kuronoa misses the body punch
and Ronaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Ronaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuronoa is just out of range.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Kuronoa avoids it easily.
Ronaldo keeps Kuronoa at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuronoa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Kuronoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuronoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Kuronoa throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Kuronoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo sizes up Kuronoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuronoa walks into a stiff left hand from Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuronoa misses with a leg kick.
Kuronoa scores with a nice body kick.
Ronaldo catches Kuronoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuronoa is rocked!
Kuronoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Kuronoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuronoa walks straight into a right hand from Ronaldo - that's dropped him! Ronaldo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kuronoa from any more punishment! Kuronoa 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Watch Out Ronaldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Watch Out Ronaldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Reem (ranked 1308 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Stoyan Simovski (ranked 176 p4p, 374 weight class). Reem comes into the arena with Daft Punk - Robot Rock blaring out of the sound system. Liam Reem 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stoyan Simovski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reem moves out of range as Simovski strikes.
Reem slips a straight right by Simovski.
Simovski checks a leg kick nicely.
Simovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Simovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Simovski down.
Simovski throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simovski checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simovski connects with a body shot.
Simovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simovski looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simovski cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simovski moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simovski! But no joy.
Simovski misses with a straight left.
Simovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Reem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Simovski there.
Simovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Simovski saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
Simovski darts in trying to clinch
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simovski thinking.
Simovski lands a slapping body shot.
Simovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Reem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reem misses with a lunging right hand
and Simovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simovski throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Simovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simovski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Simovski.
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simovski tries to clinch up.
Reem takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Simovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Simovski moved away.
Simovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reem clinches up with Simovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Simovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Simovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Simovski.
Simovski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simovski.
A right hand to the body from Simovski.
Simovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simovski lands a left hand.
Reem lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simovski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simovski breaks from the clinch.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simovski momentarily.
Simovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem rushes Simovski and presses him up against the cage.
Simovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Reem.
A short right from Simovski on the inside.
Simovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simovski blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simovski working aggressively here.
Simovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoyan Simovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Simovski lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simovski avoids the head kick by Reem.
Stoyan Simovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Reem misses
and Simovski counters with a straight right hand.
Simovski wants to clinch.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoyan Simovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simovski misses with a hook.
Reem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Simovski.
Simovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Simovski.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Reem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Simovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reem's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Simovski misses the target.
Reem throws a counter high kick but Simovski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simovski connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Simovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simovski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simovski slips a straight right by Reem.
Simovski blocks a jab.
Simovski throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simovski.
Simovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simovski.
A shot to the liver by Simovski. Beautiful body shot.
Simovski loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Simovski scores with a jab.
Reem throws a leg kick but Simovski checks it.
Simovski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reem avoids the body shot from Simovski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Simovski.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simovski manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Simovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simovski throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem is looking to land body kicks.
Simovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simovski to score with a decent uppercut.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Simovski.
Simovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem lands with a nice body punch.
Simovski throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Simovski backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Simovski moved away.
Simovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simovski.
Simovski scores with a jab.
Simovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Simovski lands a jab.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simovski.
Reem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoyan Simovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem connects with a leg kick.
Reem moves away from the strike by Simovski.
A low kick from Reem is predictable there
and Simovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simovski tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Simovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Simovski slips the punch.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reem misses.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Reem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but Simovski is out of range.
Simovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reem's head backwards.
Reem with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem lands a nice looking body kick.
Simovski tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Simovski scores with a hook.
Reem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simovski takes a step back to recover.
Simovski tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Simovski throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simovski throws a big shot that misses.
Simovski connects with a looping right hand.
Reem lands a jab to the nose.
Liam Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simovski connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Simovski.
Simovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Simovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simovski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
Simovski throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
And Reem counters with a quick kick to the body but Simovski blocks it.
Simovski scores with a body shot.
Simovski misses with a right hand
and Reem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick from Reem, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simovski moves away from the strike by Reem.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem wants to clinch up but Simovski keeps it at a distance.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simovski checks it well.
Reem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simovski throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Simovski connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Simovski sizes up Reem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Simovski connects with a crisp jab.
Simovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Simovski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Reem. Reem tries to recover but Simovski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Reem lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoyan Simovski!
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