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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 1820 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 200 p4p, 164 weight class). Christopher Irwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez throws a front kick that sends Irwin stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasquez - that will leave a mark!
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasquez counters with a good low kick that Irwin was not able to check.
Irwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez drives through and clinches with Irwin against the cage.
Vasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Irwin.
Irwin wants to take a breather but Vasquez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Irwin.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Irwin is fighting to break Vasquez's control of his arms but Vasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
Irwin stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irwin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Vasquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
Vasquez cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasquez is trying to defend but Irwin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Irwin is looking for submissions but instead, Vasquez has regained full guard.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
Irwin trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irwin clinches.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irwin goes for a takedown attempt but Vasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquez drops Irwin with a beautiful combination! Irwin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasquez is looking for the KO!
 Irwin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irwin moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Vasquez on the inside.
Irwin has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez drops Irwin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Irwin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Vasquez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Vasquez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 2210 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 259 p4p, 160 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copeland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Copeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viki doesn't seem phased though.
Copeland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Viki eats them both and turns towards Copeland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Copeland lands an overhand right.
A combination from Copeland does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Copeland.
A big left from Viki misses.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Copeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Copeland scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
Viki looks to land a right hand but Copeland moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Viki eats them both and turns towards Copeland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Copeland clinches.
Copeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Copeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Copeland tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viki's efforts to push away.
Viki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Viki is trying to break free.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Copeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Copeland pushes Viki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland misses with the head strike.
Copeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viki breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki misses with a combination
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland ducks under a wild hook from Viki.
Copeland throws a combination that misses
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Copeland thinking.
Copeland misses with a right hand
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland misses with a right hand
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Copeland.
Copeland lands with an overhand left.
Viki throws a front kick aimed at Copeland's knee but Copeland avoids it well.
Copeland with a nice cross.
Viki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viki lunges at Copeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Copeland's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Nice defenses there by Copeland.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Viki enables Copeland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki wants to stand up but Copeland is controlling him.
Copeland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Copeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Viki has wrist control.
Viki is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Copeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Copeland wants to pass the guard but Viki is keeping the position.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Viki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Viki is retaining full guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Viki keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Copeland lands a nice hook to Viki's body. Viki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viki throws a body punch but Copeland moves out of range.
Copeland lands a jab to Viki's midsection.
Copeland walks into a straight right hand from Viki.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viki! But no joy.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Viki throws a hook but Copeland avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viki to the ground. Copeland is now in Viki's guard.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Viki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?
Copeland throws an elbow that misses. Viki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Copeland's guard. Nice move by Viki!
Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Copeland throws a big elbow that misses.
Viki wants to stand but Copeland is controlling the position.
Viki is working an open guard so Copeland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Viki moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Copeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki dodges the punch combination from Copeland.
Viki is looking for the big counter here.
Copeland throws a sloppy body shot
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki tries to move into range but Copeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viki throws a right and a left that Copeland avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viki misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Miki Viki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland throws a combination. Viki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viki sees it coming and defends easily.
Viki tries to kick Copeland off but Copeland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Viki to stand up.
Copeland misses with a body shot.
Viki gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Viki can't break the clinch.
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland lands a jab to Viki's midsection.
Viki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viki sizes up Copeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Viki misses.
Copeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Viki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viki.
Viki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Copeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viki.
Viki wants to slow Copeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Copeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viki throws out the jab.
Viki looks for the body kick but Copeland saw that one coming.
Copeland scores with a body shot.
Copeland misses with a straight right.
A combination from Copeland does no damage.
Copeland shoots in but Viki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Copeland scores with a sloppy right hand. Viki should have avoided that one.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
Viki lands with an uppercut that bounces Copeland off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Copeland.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland scores with a jab. Viki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viki walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Copeland. Viki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland misses with a hook
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Copeland thinking.
Viki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Copeland.
A swing and a miss from Viki.
Copeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Viki.
Viki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viki misses with a hook
and Copeland counters with a straight right hand.
Copeland throws an off balance right hand
and Viki counters with a nice body shot.
Copeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viki circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooh!!! Viki has knocked Copeland down with a huge combo! Viki steps away and waves a wobbly Copeland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Copeland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viki lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miki Viki!
An out of breath Miki Viki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Travis Copeland stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Olsen (ranked 957 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 144 p4p, 156 weight class). Vladimir Punchsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen motions for Punchsky to come forward. Olsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punchsky jabs at Olsen's body.
Punchsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olsen at a distance.
Harry Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchsky misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Punchsky blocks the low kick.
Punchsky misses with a looping left.
Olsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Olsen tries to bum rush Punchsky with a series of wild strikes but Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punchsky is looking for the big counter here.
Olsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a hook. Punchsky ducked under it nicely.
As Olsen backs off Punchsky throws a huge counter combo but Olsen manages to avoid it all.
Olsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Punchsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punchsky.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Punchsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Punchsky cracks Olsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olsen misses with a double jab
and Punchsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olsen looks to land a combination but Punchsky avoids it well.
A big right from Punchsky misses.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Punchsky's body. Punchsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen lands a nice shot that snaps Punchsky's head back.
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!
Punchsky connects with a single shot there.
Olsen swings for the body but Punchsky moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punchsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Olsen.
Punchsky misses with a few strikes there.
Punchsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Olsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punchsky misses with a kick to the body.
Punchsky missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punchsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen lands a right hook to the body.
Olsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Olsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
Olsen jabs Punchsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchsky misses the target.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Olsen tenderised Punchsky's leg. Punchsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Olsen throws a right and a left that Punchsky avoids nicely.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Punchsky scores with a shot to the body.
Punchsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Punchsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Olsen staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punchsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Punchsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Punchsky lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Olsen's head.
The fighters circling - Punchsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olsen throws a leg kick but Punchsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Punchsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsen.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Olsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Olsen swings for the body but Punchsky moves out of range.
Nice cross by Olsen.
Punchsky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Punchsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olsen's hands.
Punchsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olsen.
Punchsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punchsky misses with a looping left.
Olsen slips under a jab from Punchsky.
Olsen punishes Punchsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Olsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Punchsky counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Punchsky there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a hook. Punchsky ducked under it nicely.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Punchsky.
Olsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Punchsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Punchsky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Punchsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punchsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punchsky scrambles back to his feet.
Olsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Punchsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punchsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen lands with a nice body punch.
Harry Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Olsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Punchsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws an off balance right hand
letting Punchsky counter with a right hand.
Punchsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Punchsky counters with a left and a right that stings Olsen.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Olsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Punchsky lands.
Punchsky looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
Olsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Punchsky on the side of the head.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Danga de danga de dang - Punchsky scores with a four punch combination!
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punchsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Punchsky.
A lazy left from Punchsky finds it's target.
Olsen swings widly with a right hand
and Punchsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Punchsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punchsky's sensitive parts.
Punchsky throws a looping overhand right but Olsen ducks down to avoid it.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Olsen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olsen.
Punchsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Punchsky throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Olsen throws a low kick but Punchsky moves out of range easily.
Punchsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punchsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Punchsky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Punchsky stuns Olsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Punchsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Olsen is predictable there
and Punchsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Punchsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olsen takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Olsen.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punchsky lands with an overhand left.
Punchsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Olsen slips a jab and a cross from Punchsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
Olsen is looking for a counter combo.
Olsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchsky throws a nice looking combination but Olsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Olsen misses its target.
Punchsky misses with a hook.
Punchsky loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Punchsky tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchsky.
Punchsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Olsen.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Punchsky checks a low kick from Olsen.
Punchsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punchsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Punchsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchsky moves away.
Punchsky slips a jab from Olsen.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Punchsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olsen doesn't seem phased though.
Olsen lands a jab to the head.
Olsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Punchsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punchsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Punchsky misses with a straight right.
Punchsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Olsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky lands with a nice body punch.
Olsen lands a really nice looking cross but Punchsky seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Punchsky slips the punch.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Punchsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchsky misses with the combination.
As Punchsky looks to move away, Olsen throws a big counter combo but Punchsky just gets out of the way.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
As Punchsky looks to move away, Olsen throws a big counter combo but Punchsky just gets out of the way.
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 Harry Olsen.
I think Olsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Olsen!
After the fight, Harry Olsen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 742 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 117 p4p, 216 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
I was talking to El Shabazz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masvidal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but El Shabazz is controlling the position.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
El Shabazz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Masvidal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by El Shabazz. El Shabazz maintains the clinch.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Shabazz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masvidal.
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. El Shabazz moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Masvidal tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal lands a lovely overhand right.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Masvidal.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
Masvidal darts in and clinches El Shabazz up against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malik El Shabazz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but El Shabazz has the dominant position.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal clinches.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Masvidal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz 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!
El Shabazz defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Masvidal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Masvidal needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masvidal moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masvidal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
El Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Masvidal slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Shabazz 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 661 p4p, 928 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 77 p4p, 108 weight class). Cassino comes into the arena with Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro blaring out of the sound system. Big Mouth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bigmouth Strikes Again. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big Mouth blocks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Big Mouth.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth checks a low kick from Cassino.
Big Mouth 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.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Big Mouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Big Mouth.
Cassino tries to circle away but Big Mouth has him pinned against the cage.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth keeps control of Cassino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cassino.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Big Mouth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth lands with a nice body punch.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth jabs at Cassino's body.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassino's efforts to push away.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling him.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling him.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth blocking some punches.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Big Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Mouth tries to avoid it.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Big Mouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Big Mouth defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassino steps away.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Cassino.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Big Mouth has Cassino pressed against the cage, preventing Cassino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Big Mouth's leg. Big Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Big Mouth down.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
Big Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big Mouth misses with a looping left.
Cassino throws a low kick but Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands an overhand right.
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the head.
Cassino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big Mouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassino scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Mouth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Big Mouth
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino digs a good hook to Big Mouth's body.
No joy there for Big Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino throws an off balance right hand
and Big Mouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cassino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Big Mouth - the referee stops the clock and Cassino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Big Mouth. Cassino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cassino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Big Mouth clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino is looking to counter punch.
Cassino moves out of range as Big Mouth strikes.
Good work by Big Mouth as he checks the leg kick.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino misses with the body kick
and Big Mouth counters with a body kick.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Big Mouth takes one to the chin there.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Big Mouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino scores with a decent looking hook.
Big Mouth misses with a leg kick.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Big Mouth on the side of the head.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth throws a leg kick which misses Cassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cassino tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Big Mouth - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Big Mouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A clash of legs there as Big Mouth blocks the low kick.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Big Mouth avoided it.
A low kick lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Big Mouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Big Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Big Mouth.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Big Mouth misses
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Big Mouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino checks a low kick from Big Mouth.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Big Mouth's knee but Big Mouth avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth throws a body kick that misses.
Big Mouth lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Big Mouth.
Cassino scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Mouth's head.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Cassino misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Big Mouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Big Mouth moved out of range.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the body.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Cassino.
Big Mouth misses with a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cassino lands a nice hook to Big Mouth's body. Big Mouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Big Mouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Big Mouth.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Big Mouth moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Big Mouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Big Mouth scores with a nice right hand.
Big Mouth scores with a leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
Big Mouth defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Big Mouth clinches with his opponent.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Big Mouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino lands with a hook. Big Mouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassino feints and then cracks Big Mouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Big Mouth down.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Big Mouth.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Big Mouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Big Mouth is able to avoid easily.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the nose.
Big Mouth lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Big Mouth.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino with a jab.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Big Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Big Mouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Big Mouth throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Jab by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Cassino misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth takes one on the button.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
Big Mouth checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Big Mouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big Mouth 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Monte Cassino had this to say: 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 538 p4p, 1480 weight class) and CJ Tripp (ranked 81 p4p, 203 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 42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Tripp!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nti throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tripp avoids it.
Nti scores with a jab.
Nti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tripp.
Tripp jabs Nti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tripp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nti back to the cage. Tripp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Nti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tripp misses with a leg kick.
Samuel Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nti is out of range and Tripp settles back down.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Tripp's head but Tripp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti looks for the body kick but Tripp saw that one coming.
Nti throws a head kick that misses
and Tripp counters with a nice body kick.
Tripp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
Nti slips a straight right by Tripp.
Tripp throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Tripp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tripp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nti checks a leg kick.
Nti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Tripp.
Nti wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp lands a nice looking body kick.
Tripp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripp throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Nti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tripp at a distance.
A low kick from Tripp is predictable there
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti backing away here, and Tripp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nti misses with a combination
and Tripp counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Tripp as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Tripp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tripp throws a push kick but Nti slaps the foot to one side.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tripp! But no joy.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Nti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Nti.
An inside leg kick lands from Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti scores with a body shot.
Nti tries to score with a low kick but Tripp moves his leg out of the way.
Tripp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nti blocks it well.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Tripp slips the punch.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti misses with a jab to the body
and Tripp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Tripp.
Nti takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nti.
A clash of legs there as Nti blocks the low kick.
Nti throws a low kick but Tripp moves out of range easily.
Nti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Nti backs off Tripp throws a huge counter combo but Nti manages to avoid it all.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tripp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tripp lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tripp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nti circles away quickly and effectively.
Nti thuds a left hand into Tripp's body.
Tripp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Tripp fails to land with a series of punches.
Nti looks for the body kick but Tripp saw that one coming.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Tripp moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Tripp misses
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Nti connects with a body shot.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Nti.
Nti connects with a solid leg kick.
Tripp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tripp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nti.
Tripp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tripp.
Nti throws a low kick but Tripp moves out of range easily.
Tripp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nti rather than just go for the knockout.
Nti tries to score with a low kick but Tripp moves his leg out of the way.
Tripp tries to land a front kick but Nti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nti moves away from the strike by Tripp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nti.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Tripp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nti checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Tripp finds it's target.
Nti checks a low kick from Tripp.
Nti throws a hook but Tripp avoids it easily.
Tripp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tripp lands a jab.
Tripp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tripp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tripp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nti to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Tripp slips under a jab.
Tripp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tripp can do to turn this around?
Tripp with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Nti misses.
Tripp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Tripp counters with a nice leg kick.
Nti misses with a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Nti connects with a body shot.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Tripp's shoulder, as Tripp tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Nti tenderised Tripp's leg. Tripp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp scores with a sloppy right hand. Nti should have avoided that one.
Nti swings widly with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp throws a wild body kick that Nti sees coming a mile off.
Tripp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti with a jab.
A jab from Nti misses.
Tripp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nti finds it's way round the side to connect with Tripp's head.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tripp misses.
Nti throws a poor cross that misses
and Tripp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tripp is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tripp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti throws a front kick aimed at Tripp's knee but Tripp avoids it well.
Tripp moves out of range of the leg kick from Nti.
Nti throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Nti misses
and Tripp counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti with a nice calf kick.
Tripp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripp was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Tripp is looking for the big counter here.
Nti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nti is looking to chop away at Tripp's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti checks a leg kick.
Nti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Tripp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripp misses the target.
Nti throws a right hand that misses
and Tripp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tripp's head.
Tripp with a nice calf kick.
Nti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tripp.
Nti connects with a leg kick.
CJ Tripp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tripp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Nti. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tripp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tripp! But no joy.
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!
Tripp throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Nti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tripp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nti lands an overhand right.
Tripp cracks a nice hook into Nti's ribs.
Tripp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nti will feel that in the morning.
Nti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tripp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Nti.
Tripp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nti darts in and clinches Tripp up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripp.
Tripp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tripp backwards.
Tripp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tripp tries to land a body kick
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nti misses the jab.
Tripp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nti checks it well.
Samuel Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tripp manages to avoid it.
Nti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tripp misses with a head kick.
Tripp misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tripp is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nti.
Nti moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp throws a head punch that misses.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti prevents Tripp from breaking the clinch.
Nti blocking some punches.
Tripp tries to break free but Nti pushes him back against the cage.
Tripp throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripp.
Tripp misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nti 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 459 p4p, 530 weight class) and Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 62 p4p, 77 weight class). Castellana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Good night. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Karter gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Karter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Karter tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks.
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Castellana moved away.
Castellana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana checks a leg kick nicely.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Castellana moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
Karter digs a good hook to Castellana's body.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castellana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Castellana tries to circle away but Karter has him pinned against the cage.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Castellana slowing the pace effectively.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karter walks into a jab.
Karter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense.
Castellana misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Karter.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Castellana with the inside leg kick.
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Karter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Castellana.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castellana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castellana to the mat. Castellana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Castellana's head back.
Castellana moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.
Karter forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana lands a right hand.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karter is working for takedown but Castellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter works on Castellana's body with a couple of short punches.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter slips under a jab from Castellana.
Karter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karter throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karter lands a body shot.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Karter was not able to check.
Castellana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castellana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castellana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castellana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karter wants to slow Castellana down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Karter is looking to chop away at Castellana's legs.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castellana has one foot on Karter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Karter in a clinch.
Castellana wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castellana stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karter misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Karter wants to slow Castellana down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana with a nice cross.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Castellana slips a straight right by Karter.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter moves away from the strike by Castellana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Castellana misses its intended target.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castellana thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castellana's knee momentarily.
Donk. Karter catches Castellana right on the button with a cross.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Castellana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter scores with a decent looking hook.
Karter tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Castellana misses.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Karter checks it.
Karter lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter throws a head kick that half lands.
Karter lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana gets caught flat footed, as Karter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castellana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karter dives into side control.
Castellana bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Karter lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karter thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
Castellana slips under a jab from Karter.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Karter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Castellana finds it's target.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellana throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karter shoots in and drives through. Castellana sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Castellana - just one landing.
Karter looks for a takedown but Castellana sprawls well.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana tries to clinch up but Karter circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Karter swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Karter.
Karter is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
I think Castellana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puncher Face (ranked 303 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 9 p4p, 45 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Puncher Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Steel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel lands some shots froms side control.
Steel tries to score with some ground and pound. Face controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Face sneaks out the side door and pushes Steel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel stuns Face with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face blocks a head kick by Steel.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Face counters with a left to the body.
Face checks a low kick from Steel.
Face scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Face.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Face moved out of range nicely.
Face throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Face takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel catches Face with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel clinches.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Face.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Face blocks a body shot from Steel.
Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Face.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Face.
Face can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Face working aggressively here.
A short right from Face.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Face controls the action.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Face misses with the head strike.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Face's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Face's guard.
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Face's head.
Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Face's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel'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.
Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Face's head.
It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Face avoids it.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Face rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel thuds his right hand into Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Face has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Puncher Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a hook
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Face misses.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel stuns Face with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Face!
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Face dodges the ground and pound from Steel.
Steel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Face managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steel.
Steel in side control, throwing shots but Face defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Face regains half guard, as Steel was trying to land strikes.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jerome Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Face has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel slips a nice elbow through Face's hands, connecting with Face's forehead.
Face avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel thows a huge punch but Face dodges it nicely.
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel digs a good hook to Face's body.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Steel lands a jab.
Face with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Steel cracks Face with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Face fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel looks for the body kick but Face saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel with the ground and pound but Face uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel postures up in Face's guard and throws a big left but Face blocks it.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Steel throws an elbow that misses. Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel's guard. Nice move by Face!
Puncher Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Face showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Face stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Face trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Face.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Face with a jab.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel moves out of range as Face strikes.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Face misses with a body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Face as he checks the leg kick.
Face takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Face blocks a jab.
Face takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Steel misses.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jerome Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel throws a low kick but Face avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Face doesn't seem phased though.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Face digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Face cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Face misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 127 p4p, 341 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 22 p4p, 47 weight class). Gunn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Miami. Valdez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Era - Ameno. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valdez.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez 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.
Valdez looks to throw a body kick
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Gunn defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Good leg kick by Valdez.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn wants to break free but Valdez has control.
Gunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Gunn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valdez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez scores with a spinning back kick!
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Valdez jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez walks into a left hand.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valdez to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez thuds his shin into the meat of Gunn's side.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gunn blocks the low kick.
Valdez throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Valdez.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Jab by Valdez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
Jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Valdez.
Valdez motions for Gunn to come forward. Valdez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Valdez defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunn.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Gunn gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch.
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunn at a distance.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez clinches up against the cage.
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Gunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Gunn tries to avoid it.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Valdez lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunn on the side of the head.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Gunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valdez.
Gunn takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Gunn slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn slips a straight right by Valdez.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valdez closes the distance but Gunn moves to the side
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
 Valdez is rocked!
Gunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valdez.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez seems to have recovered his senses.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunn slips under a jab from Valdez.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez with a nice calf kick.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Gunn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Gunn has knocked Valdez down with a huge combo! Gunn steps away and waves a wobbly Valdez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Valdez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn throws a monster overhand right that drops Valdez! Gunn follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex Gunn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 140 p4p, 599 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 4 p4p, 32 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cuntmara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to $$ Hoes mad $$. Davdio Branko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuntmara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Branko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Branko stops Cuntmara from standing up.
Cuntmara keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Cuntmara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Branko wants to pass the guard but Cuntmara is keeping the position.
Branko pushing down on Cuntmara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Cuntmara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Cuntmara is defending well.
Branko prevents Cuntmara from standing back up.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Cuntmara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuntmara sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cuntmara is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Cuntmara tries to kick Branko off but Branko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuntmara is defending against the submission attempts here by Branko.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Cuntmara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Cuntmara is trying to stand back up but Branko is controlling him
Cuntmara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Branko is on him like a limpet, forcing Cuntmara back against the cage.
Branko pulls Cuntmara into guard.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuntmara defends well.
Cuntmara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuntmara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branko has a closed guard, preventing Cuntmara from standing up.
Cuntmara is pushing down on Branko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Branko is fighting to maintain full guard but Cuntmara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cuntmara controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko wants to get back to full guard.
Cuntmara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branko is still trying to improve position.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko.
Branko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuntmara is defending well.
Cuntmara tries to escape but Branko is in control.
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cuntmara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara prevents Branko from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuntmara is trying to get back to his feet.
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cuntmara, who protects the arm well.
Cuntmara is trying to get back to his feet.
Cuntmara prevents Branko from moving into mount.
Cuntmara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Branko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cuntmara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cuntmara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davdio Branko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuntmara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Branko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cuntmara is trying to buck Branko off.
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cuntmara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Branko has hold of Cuntmara's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cuntmara tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Branko cranks the arm and Cuntmara screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cuntmara, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davdio Branko!
Davdio Branko is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated Ibrahim Cuntmara had this to say: 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'.
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