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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bizzo Colez (ranked 24377 p4p, 24175 weight class) and Tolya Magomedov (ranked 292 p4p, 309 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Colez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose Yourself. Bizzo Colez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bizzo Colez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tolya Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Colez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Colez's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Magomedov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bizzo Colez!
Bizzo Colez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eros Valentino (ranked 3771 p4p, 5810 weight class) and Kane Yamamoto (ranked 189 p4p, 264 weight class). Valentino comes to the cage accompanied by Faint - Linkin Park. On his way into the cage it seems that Eros Valentino has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eros Valentino seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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144
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eros Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino swinging wildly here.
Valentino tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentino connects with a single shot there.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentino scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentino lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into range.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Valentino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentino connects with a single shot there.
Valentino lands a body shot.
Valentino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentino to score with a decent uppercut.
Eros Valentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentino pinned against the cage. Valentino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eros Valentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Yamamoto.
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentino to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Valentino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentino lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentino connects with a body shot.
Eros Valentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentino works Yamamoto's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Valentino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Valentino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valentino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Valentino both land. Nice combination.
 Yamamoto is rocked!
Valentino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentino finish him?
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentino counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentino rushes Yamamoto with punches - Yamamoto moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Yamamoto goes down! Valentino follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eros Valentino!
An out of breath Eros Valentino 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 Randle Smith (ranked 5763 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Mike Ziegler (ranked 261 p4p, 95 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randle Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Ziegler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziegler.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziegler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ziegler.
Randle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler lands a head shot.
Ziegler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziegler drops Smith with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smith! Ziegler dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Cartwright (ranked 1727 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 214 p4p, 153 weight class). Cartwright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Pound of Flesh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Cartwright.
Crumper goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
It looked like Cartwright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright cracks Crumper with an open hand slap.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Crumper avoids it well.
And Crumper tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Cartwright's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartwright wants it to stay on the feet.
Crumper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crumper shoots for a takedown but Cartwright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Punchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper gets a takedown into half guard.
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crumper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crumper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crumper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crumper stops Cartwright from standing up.
Crumper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crumper.
Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cartwright sizes up Crumper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Crumper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright swings for the body but Crumper moves out of range.
Cartwright scores with a hook.
Cartwright cracks Crumper with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crumper looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cartwright finish him?
Crumper is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright lands a nice looking body shot.
Crumper is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?
Crumper looks winded!
Cartwright lands a brutal uppercut that launches Crumper off his feet! Crumper tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Punchy Cartwright 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Baldwin Baldwin Conner (ranked 2202 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Aiko San (ranked 264 p4p, 182 weight class). Baldwin Baldwin Conner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 London, Baldwin Baldwin Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiko San!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San connects with the punch.
San closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
San lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San misses with a punch to the body.
San blocks an uppercut.
A short right from San on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San lands a shoulder strike.
Baldwin Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 It looks like Baldwin Baldwin Conner has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San misses with some punches.
Baldwin Conner looking to stall.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baldwin Conner'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.
San misses with the head strike.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Baldwin Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
San working aggressively here.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San misses with a body punch.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baldwin Conner backwards.
Baldwin Conner is looking to control San's arms but San gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baldwin Conner has his back to the cage.
San digs a right hand underneath Baldwin Conner's ribcage. Baldwin Conner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baldwin Conner's elbow.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
San blocks an uppercut.
Baldwin Conner can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
A short left from Baldwin Conner.
San working aggressively here.
Baldwin Conner tries to work over San's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baldwin Conner's elbow.
San lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San tries to throw a body punch but Baldwin Conner avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from San.
San lands with a left to the head.
San softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baldwin Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from San.
Baldwin Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner is breathing heavily.
Baldwin Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning San up against the cage.
San prevents a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baldwin Conner misses with the head strike.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baldwin Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baldwin Conner's elbow.
Baldwin Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San works on Baldwin Conner's body with a couple of short punches.
Baldwin Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San lands with a left to the head.
Baldwin Conner lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San misses with some punches.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San tries to work over Baldwin Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baldwin Conner takes a shot to the head.
San lands a body shot.
Baldwin Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baldwin Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin Conner.
San blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San lands a right hand.
San works on Baldwin Conner's body with a couple of short punches.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Baldwin Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baldwin Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baldwin Conner takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by San.
Baldwin Conner stalling in the clinch.
San lands a nice uppercut.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Baldwin Conner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San.
San blocks a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from San.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko San dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
San clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
Baldwin Conner prevents a body shot from San.
San blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from San as the two fighters clinch.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Baldwin Conner.
San misses with a body punch.
Baldwin Conner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Baldwin Conner controls his hands.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from San.
San lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baldwin Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
San lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner trying to stall but San improves his position.
San tries to work over Baldwin Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
Baldwin Conner tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Baldwin Conner back against the cage.
Baldwin Conner prevents a body shot from San.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Baldwin Conner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from San on the inside.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Baldwin Conner is rocked!
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Baldwin Conner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San has a couple of punches blocked by Baldwin Conner.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San dips a shoulder and cracks Baldwin Conner with a mighty uppercut! Baldwin Conner falls back against the cage and San unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baldwin Conner 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 - San screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko San!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Goddard (ranked 2833 p4p, 1238 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 282 p4p, 131 weight class). Magnus Goddard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Williams's chin.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Goddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goddard or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Goddard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goddard gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddard.
Goddard is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goddard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goddard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Goddard throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goddard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Goddard working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Goddard.
Williams controls the position.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard prevents Williams from improving position.
Goddard is looking to reverse the position.
Goddard is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Goddard is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Goddard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddard is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Goddard is looking to get to half guard.
Goddard is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddard tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Goddard reaches up to try and pull Williams in and control his posture, but Williams latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Goddard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McCallen (ranked 1446 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 87 p4p, 91 weight class). Short is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McCallen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCallen with a jab.
 It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCallen lands a body shot.
Short shoots in and gets a takedown into McCallen's guard.
McCallen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Short.
McCallen keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
McCallen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Short on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallen is retaining full guard.
McCallen trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallen working a defensive guard here.
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCallen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCallen tries to get out of the position.
Short distracts McCallen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCallen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCallen pulls Short in close to his closed guard and prevents Short from doing any damage or advancing position.
Short connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Short cracks McCallen with a solid left hand.
McCallen trying to control the position here.
McCallen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCallen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCallen controlling Short's posture.
Short throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Short has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCallen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short is looking to work some ground and pound but McCallen has wrist control.
McCallen is trying to keep Short in close.
Short drops back looking for a leg! McCallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCallen manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into McCallen's guard.
Short pushing down on McCallen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCallen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCallen is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold.
Short is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short prevents McCallen from improving his position.
Short is looking to advance position but McCallen won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallen defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Short closes the distance and clinches up with McCallen, looking for a takedown. Short pushes McCallen against the cage but McCallen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for McCallen.
McCallen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Short drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallen scores with a four punch combination!
Short is rocked!
McCallen cracks Short with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Short tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCallen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Short is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McCallen!
After the fight, Trevor McCallen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 135 p4p, 1463 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 19 p4p, 190 weight class). The key to victory for Anthony Epolito has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Hoca moved away.
Epolito throws a lazy body kick
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoca throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Hoca blocks the body kick.
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Hoca counters with a one-two to the body.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Hoca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito needs to keep his hands up - Hoca had a free shot at his head there.
Epolito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Hoca misses.
Epolito feinted with a counter takedown.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito lunges at Hoca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoca's hand.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito pushes Hoca away with a front kick.
Donk. Epolito catches Hoca right on the button with a cross.
Hoca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Hoca moves out of range of the body kick from Epolito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito with a nice cross.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito sizes up Hoca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Hoca knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito shoots in and bounces Hoca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Epolito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Epolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Epolito 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.
Epolito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito postures up.
Hoca keeping moving, preventing Epolito from controlling successfully.
Hoca looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoca, not yet.
Hoca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Epolito postures up in Hoca's guard and throws a big left but Hoca blocks it.
Hoca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Epolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Epolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Epolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Epolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoca keeping moving, preventing Epolito from controlling successfully.
Hoca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Epolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Epolito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Epolito throwing strikes but missing.
Epolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epolito passes into half guard.
Epolito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Epolito wants to pass the guard but Hoca is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Epolito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Hoca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epolito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Epolito.
Epolito works Hoca's body with a nice hook.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoca misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca slips under a jab.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito cracks Hoca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Epolito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epolito.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoca has time to react.
Hoca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a takedown
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca connects with a single shot there.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoca can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoca.
Hoca misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito attempts a counter takedown but Hoca avoids it well and moves away.
Hoca misses with a straight right.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Hoca avoids a kick to the body.
Hoca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoca throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Hoca drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Hoca knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Epolito scores with a kick to the body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Hoca sees coming a mile off.
Hoca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Hoca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
and Hoca counters with a one-two to the body.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Hoca moved out of range.
It seemed like Hoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoca in the body.
Hoca swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Hoca throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoca doesn't seem phased though.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoca slips under a jab.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Hoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoca's waist but Hoca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Epolito off to one side.
Epolito shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epolito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Hoca defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Hoca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epolito under the eye.
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoca's head.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoca under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito slips under a jab from Hoca.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hoca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and Hoca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. Hoca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito throws a head kick but Hoca moves out of range.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Hoca scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Hoca's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito lands the left hand.
Epolito misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hoca. Beautiful body shot.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
Epolito lands a jab to Hoca's midsection.
Hoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito thuds his shin into the meat of Hoca's side.
Hoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Hoca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito defending well as Hoca loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoca.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body
and Hoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Hoca takes it in his stride.
Epolito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Epolito somewhat.
Hoca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Hoca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Hoca slips the punch.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Hoca's defenses.
Hoca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoca defends well and Epolito ends up having to push Hoca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoca circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoca misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Hoca's ribs.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Hoca moves out of range easily.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito lands with a kick to the temple. Hoca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Hoca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Hoca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito catches Hoca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Hoca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoca avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
Epolito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoca on the side of the head.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoca as he connects with a hook.
Epolito connects with a jab.
Hoca connects with the punch.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Epolito or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoca, which made it look bad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoca.
Epolito throws a front kick that sends Hoca stumbling back into the cage.
Epolito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoca as he connects with a hook.
Hoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Hoca takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epolito - that will leave a mark!
Epolito scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito misses with a combination
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Hoca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito misses with the body kick
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Hoca jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Hoca blocks the body kick.
Hoca blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
It looked like Epolito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoca.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epolito lands a head kick. Hoca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Hoca saw that one coming.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Hoca backs away looking to recover.
Hoca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Hoca sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Hoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoca lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epolito jabs Hoca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoca cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoca is just out of range.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Good shot there by Epolito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoca misses with a jab to the body
and Epolito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito lands an overhand right.
Hoca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Hoca moved away.
Hoca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a right hand that Hoca ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoca also avoids with ease.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito lands with a nice body punch.
Epolito lands with a right hand.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoca has time to react.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epolito.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoca needs to keep his hands up - Epolito had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito thows a body kick. Hoca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito connects with the punch.
Hoca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Hoca didn't see that one coming.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoca throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Hoca avoids a kick to the body.
Epolito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Hoca saw it coming and moves away.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoca throws a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Epolito tries to bum rush Hoca with a series of wild strikes but Hoca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Hoca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoca blocks the body kick.
Epolito with a jab.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoca.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 327 p4p, 366 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 50 p4p, 57 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oliva's choice of entrance music: Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Nti catches Oliva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nti misses with the combination.
Oliva is looking for the big counter here.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Oliva unleashes a big counter combination but Nti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oliva pushes Nti off and scrambles back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva struggling a bit here.
Oliva tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva stops Nti from passing to mount.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliva stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Oliva regains half guard.
Nti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliva tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.
Nti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Oliva is trying to stand back up but Nti is controlling him
Oliva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oliva tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Nti looking to score a takedown here. Oliva is defending well but Nti drives through and ends up in Oliva's guard.
Oliva pulls Nti in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva pulls Nti in to control the position.
Nti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva is adopting a defensive guard.
Nti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliva.
Nti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti closes the distance and clinches up with Oliva, looking for a takedown. Nti pushes Oliva against the cage but Oliva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Nti staying out of range there.
Kwame Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti jabs at Oliva's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nti.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliva.
Nti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliva is not content to let Nti control the position.
Oliva trying to hold on to Nti's head to control him but Nti postures up.
Oliva gets full guard.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Nti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
Oliva controls Nti momentarily but Nti frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti stays in close to Oliva's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nti with a hook.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliva sprawls well. Oliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nti.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but Oliva avoids it well and moves away.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there.
Oliva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Nti trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Nti preventing the sweep.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliva for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva throws a right and a left that Nti avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva wants to control but Nti postures up.
Oliva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nti is staying active.
A lull in the action here as Nti stalls from top position.
Oliva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva is looking to reverse the position.
Nti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nti cracks Oliva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwame Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Nti's legs.
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nti gets a double leg takedown into Oliva's guard.
Oliva trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva tries to strike from the bottom.
Nti looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nti stays in close to Oliva's body and controls the position.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nti manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nti is keeping the position for now.
Nti controls Oliva momentarily but Oliva frees himself.
Oliva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliva won't allow Nti to sweep him here.
Nti keeping full guard, as Oliva tries to pass.
Oliva stays in close to Nti's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti digs a good body shot into Oliva's ribs.
Oliva jabs Nti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Nti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Biscuit Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Nti sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nti controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti won't allow Oliva to get back to his feet.
Nti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nti looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nti lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nti has managed to get both his arms back between Oliva's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Nti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nti, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 236 p4p, 2070 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 30 p4p, 251 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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a body shot.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Green jumps guard and drags Skinner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green trying to control the position.
Green trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Skinner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Despite being in a bad position, Green is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Green is trying to break free.
Skinner is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Skinner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skinner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Skinner pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Skinner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Skinner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skinner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skinner has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Skinner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Skinner being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shug Skinner will probably get the nod.
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.
Green slips a jab from Skinner.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green staying out of range there.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Skinner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shug Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner misses the jab.
Skinner misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skinner sprawls and moves away.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skinner wants to clinch.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Skinner slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Skinner avoids it well and moves away.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner lands a head shot.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Green is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skinner.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and Green decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skinner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but Skinner defending well.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skinner is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green is pressing down on Skinner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skinner is holding on for now.
Skinner wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Green trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Green 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.
Shug Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skinner has managed to clinch.
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Green shoots in.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Skinner stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Skinner. That snapped Green's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green slips a jab from Skinner.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Skinner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skinner throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Green.
Skinner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skinner stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skinner!
Skinner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Green!
Skinner controlling the pace for now.
Green wants to hold on but Skinner pushes him away.
Skinner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skinner prevents Green from improving his position.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner prevents Green from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
Shug Skinner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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