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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 2373 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 132 p4p, 153 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.
Alzate misses with an uppercut. Yukinobu saw that one coming.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yukinobu's sensitive parts.
Yukinobu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alzate doesn't seem bothered though.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.
Yukinobu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yukinobu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alzate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yukinobu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alzate slips a straight right by Yukinobu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yukinobu. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Alzate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yukinobu misses with a looping left.
Alzate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yukinobu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yukinobu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yukinobu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Alzate scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.
Alzate connects with a single shot there.
Alzate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Good leg kick by Alzate.
Yukinobu misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu scores with a jab. Alzate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yukinobu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
Alzate scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate stuns Yukinobu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yukinobu misses with a combination
and Alzate counters with a straight right hand.
Yukinobu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzate. That one must have hurt.
Yukinobu throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alzate, as that shot connected.
Yukinobu avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Yukinobu just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate thuds a left hand into Yukinobu's body.
Yukinobu looks for the body kick but Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate misses with a hook.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yukinobu. That did some damage!
Alzate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yukinobu.
Alzate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries to land a front kick but Alzate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yukinobu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzate can pounce on him.
Yukinobu throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yukinobu jabs at Alzate's body.
Nice body punch from Alzate.
Alzate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yukinobu at a distance.
Yukinobu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu misses with a left hand
and Alzate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alzate, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick from Alzate, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Alzate.
Yukinobu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Alzate finds it's target.
Yukinobu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yukinobu throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate throws a looping overhand right but Yukinobu ducks down to avoid it.
Yukinobu looks to throw a body kick
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Yukinobu checks it.
Alzate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate throws a good cross that connects.
Alzate lands a leg kick that knocks Yukinobu off balance momentarily.
Yukinobu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Alzate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Alzate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu misses with a hook
and Alzate counters with a low kick, right behind Yukinobu 's knee.
A nice leg kick from Alzate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yukinobu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate cracks Yukinobu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yukinobu misses with the combination.
Yukinobu missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yukinobu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alzate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu wants to slow Alzate down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yukinobu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yukinobu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alzate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Yukinobu down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
It looked like Alzate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yukinobu misses with a hook
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yukinobu throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzate.
Alzate blocks the body kick.
Yukinobu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzate can pounce on him.
A big right from Yukinobu misses.
Alzate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yukinobu has time to react.
Alzate feints and then cracks Yukinobu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yukinobu down.
Yukinobu misses with a kick to the body.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Alzate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yukinobu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yukinobu misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yukinobu throws out the jab.
Alzate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yukinobu misses with a straight right.
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yukinobu.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yukinobu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yukinobu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alzate has got the better of the exchanges.
Alzate blocks a head kick by Yukinobu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
A jab from Alzate does it's job there.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yukinobu tries to land a front kick but Alzate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Alzate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yukinobu's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Yukinobu down.
Alzate lands a leg kick that knocks Yukinobu off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yukinobu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yukinobu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Yukinobu.
Alzate moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzate.
Alzate connects with a single shot there.
Alzate throws out a powerful jab.
Yukinobu throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzate lands a nice looking body shot.
Yukinobu looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Alzate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yukinobu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Alzate.
Yukinobu throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
Alzate tried to counter with a leg kick but Yukinobu avoided it.
Alzate throws a wild body kick that Yukinobu sees coming a mile off.
Yukinobu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
Yukinobu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yukinobu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Alzate avoids it.
Alzate lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yukinobu throws a lazy body kick
and Alzate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
A bone on bone clash there as Yukinobu blocks the leg kick.
Alzate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yukinobu checks a leg kick.
Yukinobu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice body shot.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alzate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Alzate.
Yukinobu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alzate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate connects with a body shot that sends Yukinobu's belly button to the back.
Alzate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Alzate.
Yukinobu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alzate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzate blocks a head kick by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with a head kick.
Alzate lands a jab to Yukinobu's midsection.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Yukinobu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yukinobu misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alzate throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Yukinobu.
Alzate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alzate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yukinobu. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Yukinobu backs away, Alzate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yukinobu scores with a three punch combo!
Alzate defending well as Yukinobu loads up on a big left hand.
Yukinobu lands with a right hand.
Alzate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yukinobu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Yukinobu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yukinobu scores with a nice strike.
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Yukinobu moved away.
Alzate misses with an uppercut.
Alzate feints and then cracks Yukinobu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yukinobu down.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Yukinobu misses with a straight right.
Yukinobu throws a hook but Alzate blocks it.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Yukinobu's leg. Yukinobu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Alzate catches Yukinobu right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yukinobu is looking to land body kicks.
Alzate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yukinobu throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
Alzate appears to be looking for a counter 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!
Yukinobu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Alzate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Yukinobu down.
Yukinobu throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Alzate - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Yukinobu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yukinobu misses the target.
Yukinobu misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzate counters with a low kick, right behind Yukinobu 's knee.
Alzate scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alzate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yukinobu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzate is out of range and Yukinobu settles back down.
Alzate lunges at Yukinobu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yukinobu's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate moves out of range as Yukinobu throws a body kick.
Alzate thuds his shin into the meat of Yukinobu's side.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzate scores with a nice right hand.
Alzate scores with a spinning back kick!
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Yukinobu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Alzate slams his shin into Yukinobu's torso.
Alzate's corner calls for a 1-2. Alzate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yukinobu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yukinobu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Alzate.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yukinobu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yukinobu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yukinobu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate lands a jab to Yukinobu's midsection.
Alzate lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate slips a jab and a cross from Yukinobu.
Alzate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yukinobu throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yukinobu's knee momentarily.
Alzate lands a jab to the head.
Yukinobu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alzate punishes Yukinobu's body with a nice straight punch.
Yukinobu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yukinobu tries to land a front kick but Alzate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzate lands a glancing blow to the side of Yukinobu's head.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Alzate.
Yukinobu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate walks into a stiff left hand from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzate lands a body shot.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu walks into a left hand.
Yukinobu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yukinobu scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alzate checks a leg kick.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yukinobu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yukinobu misses with a straight left.
Yukinobu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yukinobu tries to bum rush Alzate with a series of wild strikes but Alzate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yukinobu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yukinobu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alzate 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquon Jones (ranked 1883 p4p, 1429 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 247 p4p, 197 weight class). Pauke Murhapuro struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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11 - 8 - 1 |
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32
226
22 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Murhapuro with a jab.
Murhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhapuro throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhapuro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhapuro cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhapuro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Murhapuro feints a counter leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro thumps Jones with a low kick.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pauke Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhapuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Murhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Murhapuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Murhapuro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Murhapuro - just one landing.
 It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Murhapuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murhapuro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murhapuro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaquon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhapuro counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Murhapuro looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Murhapuro with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhapuro.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhapuro misses with a head kick.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Murhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Murhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhapuro. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhapuro punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Murhapuro.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhapuro punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhapuro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Murhapuro was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones'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. This is the final round!
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
Murhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhapuro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Murhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhapuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Murhapuro missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jaquon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Murhapuro staying out of range there.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Murhapuro only half commits.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhapuro duly obliges.
Murhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhapuro cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Murhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhapuro scores with a leg kick.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhapuro defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauke Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhapuro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauke Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Kowalski (ranked 621 p4p, 3861 weight class) and Walter Jackson (ranked 88 p4p, 484 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lenny Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski scores with a nice strike.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Kowalski catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kowalski.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalski there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Jackson 's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kowalski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalski has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Kowalski dodges an elbow strike from Jackson .
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
A body shot lands from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalski.
Good body shot from Kowalski.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
A hook to the body from Kowalski.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kowalski avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson .
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks with his arms.
Kowalski lands an uppercut.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson looks winded!
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kowalski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalski pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalski.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson .
Kowalski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kowalski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
 Jackson is rocked!
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalski finish him?
Kowalski blocks an elbow strike from Jackson .
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Walter Jackson has been cut.
A hook to the body from Kowalski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski lands an uppercut.
Kowalski works on Jackson 's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Kowalski back against the cage.
Kowalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalski cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kowalski is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kowalski is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Kowalski into the cage.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Kowalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Kowalski tries to tie him up.
Kowalski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson 's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Jackson '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.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalski.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kowalski. That one must have hurt.
Kowalski fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson ! Kowalski lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kowalski pounces like a tiger and cracks Jackson with a vicious hook! Jackson is down but not out! Kowalski follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lenny Kowalski!
A victorious Lenny Kowalski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubaku Womba (ranked 942 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 131 p4p, 184 weight class). Womba comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Christophe's choice of entrance music: Shadows. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Christophe catches Womba right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Womba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Womba checks a leg kick.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but Christophe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Womba connects with a body shot that sends Christophe's belly button to the back.
Womba closes the distance and clinches up with Christophe, looking for a takedown. Womba pushes Christophe against the cage but Christophe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Womba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christophe being controlled for a moment.
Christophe struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
Womba is putting a hurting on Christophe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Womba.
Womba remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Christophe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Womba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christophe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Womba but great work by Christophe.
Womba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Womba.
Christophe is trying to maintain the position but Womba is very close to passing his half guard.
Christophe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Womba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Womba's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Womba is defending well though. Christophe let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christophe looking for the RNC.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Christophe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Womba is having to fend off submission attempts from Christophe, who is looking to sink in the choke. Christophe doesn't have the hooks in though and Womba manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Womba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Christophe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christophe is trying to keep Womba in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
Womba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christophe holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christophe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Womba is aware though and is defending well.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christophe 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.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christophe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba connects with a couple of short punches.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Womba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christophe throws a hook to the side of Womba's head but Womba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christophe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Womba tries for a takedown but Christophe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christophe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christophe throws a wild body kick that Womba sees coming a mile off.
Christophe looks for the body kick but Womba saw that one coming.
Christophe is looking to slow Womba down with leg kicks.
Christophe moves out of range as Womba strikes.
Christophe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Womba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Christophe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christophe is keeping the position for now.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christophe wants to hit a sweep here but Womba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christophe there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba is landing with some decent strikes but Christophe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Womba lands a heavy elbow.
Womba landing strikes from the mount.
Womba controlling from the full mount.
Womba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christophe can do to turn this around?
Christophe wants to control but Womba is having none of it.
Christophe is looking to improve his position but Womba isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Womba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Womba trying to control but Christophe is having none of it.
Christophe is controlling an arm, preventing Womba from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba looking to control but Christophe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Womba 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.
Christophe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Womba is taking a breather. Christophe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christophe wants to improve his position but Womba is controlling well.
Christophe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Womba is working away from the top position though.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Womba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christophe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
Christophe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Womba wants to pass to mount but Christophe is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christophe tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Christophe is not content to let Womba control the position.
Christophe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christophe.
Christophe looking to control but Womba passes into half guard.
Christophe is trying to maintain the position but Womba is very close to passing his half guard.
Womba trying to control from half guard but Christophe is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christophe sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christophe looks to land a body kick but Womba moved away.
Womba attempts a counter takedown but Christophe avoids it well and moves away.
Womba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Womba misses with a lunging right hand
and Christophe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Womba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christophe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Womba's sensitive parts.
Christophe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Christophe.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba looks to land a right hand but Christophe moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christophe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Womba digs a good hook to Christophe's body.
Womba misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Womba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Womba lands in his opponent's guard.
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Womba passes into half guard.
Christophe is looking for a sweep. Womba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christophe trying to control but Womba postures up.
Christophe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Womba 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.
Armand Christophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba trying to control but Christophe is working from the bottom.
Womba working some strikes from top position.
Womba postures up.
Womba 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe wants to control the position but Womba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christophe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Womba trying to control but Christophe is working from the bottom.
Christophe working a defensive guard here.
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christophe wants to control the position but Womba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Christophe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Womba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Womba shoots for a double leg takedown but Christophe sprawls well. He's pushed Womba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christophe throws a hook but Womba avoids it easily.
Womba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Dubaku Womba.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Womba, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
An out of breath Dubaku Womba 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Archer (ranked 754 p4p, 521 weight class) and Rob Kardashian (ranked 112 p4p, 71 weight class). Kardashian has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kardashian circles away.
Archer throws the kick towards the body but Kardashian avoids it.
Kardashian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kardashian tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kardashian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Kardashian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardashian is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kardashian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Kardashian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Kardashian counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Rob Kardashian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Archer.
Archer is looking to land body kicks.
Kardashian walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Kardashian moved out of range.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a two punch combination.
Archer misses with a hook
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.
Kardashian gets tackled into the cage by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Kardashian wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Kardashian tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kardashian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer misses with a takedown
and Kardashian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kardashian was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Archer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardashian looking for a sweep. Not yet Kardashian, not yet.
Kardashian pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Kardashian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer is really struggling to control Kardashian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardashian throwing strikes from guard but Archer blocks nicely.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kardashian controls the pace.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Kardashian has passed into half guard.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Kardashian has control of the leg.
Kardashian content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Kardashian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Archer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archer lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kardashian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardashian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer postures up.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Archer connects with a solid leg kick.
Archer with a jab.
Kermit Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Archer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kardashian, as that shot connected.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kardashian! But no joy.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.
Kardashian throws a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Archer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
Kardashian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardashian staying out of range there.
Kardashian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kardashian.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kardashian moves out of range as Archer strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kardashian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Archer swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Kardashian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Archer gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kardashian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer won't allow Kardashian to sweep him here.
Kardashian trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Kardashian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardashian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kardashian keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Kardashian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kardashian tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Kardashian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Kardashian from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Archer keeps Kardashian at a distance using the push kick.
Archer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardashian's head backwards.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Archer is looking to wear down Kardashian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
Kardashian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardashian avoids the body shot from Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kardashian.
Archer clobbers Kardashian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kardashian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kermit Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Archer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kardashian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kardashian is looking to clinch.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
A little jabbing left from Kardashian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target.
Kardashian throws a right hand that misses
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kardashian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian lands with an uppercut that bounces Archer off the cage and back into range.
Archer scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer lands with a nice combination. Kardashian backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Archer misses
enabling Kardashian to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kardashian tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kardashian to the ground. Kardashian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kardashian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Archer misses with a hook
and Kardashian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kardashian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kardashian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kardashian as he avoids it easily.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kardashian tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer tries to move into range but Kardashian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Kardashian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kardashian throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian misses with a straight right.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardashian thuds his shin into the meat of Archer's side.
Kardashian moves into the clinch.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian tries to score with a low kick but Archer moves his leg out of the way.
Kardashian drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Kardashian presses Archer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Kardashian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kardashian after a bit of a struggle.
Archer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Kardashian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kardashian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian 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.
Kermit Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'The election is rigged.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 225 p4p, 299 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 33 p4p, 43 weight class). Garuda comes to the cage accompanied by Djiin Djiin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Mfer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer crunches a lovely knee into Garuda's ribcage.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Nice elbow from Mfer.
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garuda avoiding damage as Mfer throws knees to the body.
Mfer pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Mfer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Garuda takes an elbow to the temple.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Garuda prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer tries to land knees in the clinch but Garuda avoids the damage to the body.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mfer.
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Mfer presses Garuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer lands an elbow just above Garuda 's eye.
Mfer lands an elbow that stopped Garuda in his tracks for a moment.
Mfer lands a damaging elbow.
Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garuda takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Mantak Garuda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mantak Garuda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bull Mfer!
Bull Mfer very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 183 p4p, 1028 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 26 p4p, 114 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreth throws a series of strikes that have Gavin backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
Gavin defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dreth.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Dreth with an uppercut!
Dreth has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dreth scores with a head kick.
Dreth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Gavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Gavin lands a jab.
Dreth has closed the distance and engaged Gavin in a clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dreth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gavin after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gavin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Dreth gets an underhook and turns Gavin into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dreth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Dreth backing away here, and Gavin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth has closed the distance and engaged Gavin in a clinch.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Gavin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gavin throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
Dreth throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Dreth tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Dreth down.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
Dreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Dreth takes one on the button.
Dreth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dreth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dreth throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gavin back to the cage. Dreth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gavin is rocked!
Dreth lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gavin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dreth from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gavin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Roli Poli (ranked 100 p4p, 427 weight class) and Manuel Silva (ranked 16 p4p, 67 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Poli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Poli tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Poli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poli thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva slips under a jab from Poli.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Poli has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli misses the jab.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Poli is looking for a counter combo.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poli kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Poli connects with a looping right hand.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva prevents Poli from getting back to his feet.
Silva won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
Poli is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Poli's guard.
Poli is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva is putting a hurting on Poli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva cracks Poli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Poli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to move to mount but Poli blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poli lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli stuffs the takedown.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poli as he avoids it easily.
Poli tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Poli as Silva shoots in.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Poli misses.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva prevents Poli from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Poli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poli has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva prevents Poli from standing back up.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Poli is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Poli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Poli lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Poli misses with a hook
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Poli wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Poli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poli kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poli but Poli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Poli, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Poli against the cage but Poli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Poli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva 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.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Poli misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Poli.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Poli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Poli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva walks into a jab.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Poli.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
Poli scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poli continues to drive forward.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poli swivels and escapes.
Poli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Poli.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Nice cross by Poli.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Poli.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
Poli lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva slips a straight right by Poli.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Poli.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poli throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Silva with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
A big left from Poli misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Poli tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Poli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Poli is looking to escape.
Silva with the ground and pound but Poli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poli wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 37 p4p, 43 weight class) and Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins slips a jab from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Hopkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Hopkins tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Lancaster crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Hopkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Hopkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins 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!
Hopkins scores with a push kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lancaster checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Hopkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oliver Lancaster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a crisp one two that drops Lancaster! Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lancaster to his feet! Lancaster is in big trouble!
 Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Hopkins - that's dropped him! Hopkins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster 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 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Giuseppe Hopkins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 19 p4p, 38 weight class) and Malcolm Rivera (ranked 6 p4p, 8 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rivera's choice of entrance music: BAD COMPANY. Malcolm Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Rivera pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Taneyev jumps back.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivera.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Rivera.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.
Taneyev has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera.
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
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!
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Rivera.
As Rivera tries to get set, Taneyev tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivera manages to avoid the attempt.
Rivera keeps Taneyev at a distance using the push kick.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taneyev. That did some damage!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Rivera finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taneyev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Rivera throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev misses with a two punch combination.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivera connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Taneyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taneyev doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rivera is rocked!
Taneyev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Taneyev wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Valentin Taneyev 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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