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ENIGMA 113 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDermott (ranked 1438 p4p, 2212 weight class) and Leonardo Narushima (ranked 212 p4p, 296 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston. Narushima has chosen Chemistry - Heartbeat (Deepforces Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Narushima !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Narushima .
Nice body punch from Narushima .
Narushima throws a front kick that sends McDermott stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
That kick from Narushima tenderised McDermott's leg. McDermott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narushima lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
Narushima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Narushima counters with a nice right hand that sends McDermott toppling to the canvas! McDermott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Narushima finish him?!
 McDermott is rocked!
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!
Narushima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
Narushima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDermott if he has to take too many more of those.
McDermott throws a sloppy body shot
and Narushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott cracks Narushima with an open hand slap.
Narushima scores with a jab to the body.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
Narushima lands a nice looking body shot.
Narushima lands a jab to the nose.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narushima looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narushima cracks McDermott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narushima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDermott to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott misses with a shot to the body
and Narushima counters with a nice body shot.
Narushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
McDermott throws a poor cross that misses
and Narushima counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Narushima !
A very excited looking Leonardo Narushima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 1917 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 249 p4p, 317 weight class). Canizares comes to the cage accompanied by El Loco. 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Canizares.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canizares walks into a straight right hand from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canizares.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canizares 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.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands a left hand.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canizares as Monkey tries to tie him up.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Canizares gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey managing to block the knees to the body from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Monkey.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey stalling in the clinch but Canizares improves position.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canizares uses from the top position.
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canizares wants to stand but Monkey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey being controlled here, momentarily.
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canizares trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canizares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monkey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Canizares should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Monkey has tightened it up now! Canizares should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saxon Byrd (ranked 1854 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Tam Yu Tai (ranked 238 p4p, 270 weight class). Yu Tai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Invincible Pole Fighter. Tam Yu Tai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saxon Byrd's chin.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saxon Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd misses with a leg kick
and Yu Tai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu Tai.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Yu Tai misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with an inside leg kick.
Byrd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byrd blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Yu Tai throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yu Tai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yu Tai catches Byrd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yu Tai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yu Tai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yu Tai walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Byrd drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Yu Tai swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Byrd's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
During a confident post fight interview, Tam Yu Tai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 996 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 137 p4p, 252 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops McCarthy in his tracks momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
McCarthy moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing McCarthy back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
McCarthy misses with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCarthy connects with a decent elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy working the head with strikes.
McCarthy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McCarthy trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
McCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
McCarthy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into McCarthy's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit gets through McCarthy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCarthy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
McCarthy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCarthy tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit working McCarthy over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a monster overhand right that drops McCarthy! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agansing Rai (ranked 474 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Moshe Weiss (ranked 73 p4p, 144 weight class). Rai comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Agansing Rai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moshe Weiss!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Weiss swings widly with a right hand
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiss slips a jab from Rai.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Rai.
Weiss misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Weiss scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Weiss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiss.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weiss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rai scrambles back to his feet.
Rai is looking to slow Weiss down with leg kicks.
Rai sizes up Weiss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weiss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Rai finds it's way through Weiss's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weiss has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Weiss off the cage and back into range.
Weiss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weiss lands in his opponent's guard.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Weiss manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Weiss is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weiss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Weiss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rai!
Rai is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Weiss tries to control but Rai wriggling away.
Rai is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiss controlling his opponent.
Weiss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rai can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rai is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai is working hard here to advance position.
Weiss jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Rai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rai and Weiss has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Weiss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weiss trying to control the position but Rai is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weiss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Weiss but great work by Rai.
Weiss can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is looking for a sweep.
Rai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weiss has one of Rai's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weiss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rai pulls his head out easily.
Weiss trying to hold on to Rai's head to control him but Rai postures up.
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 Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weiss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai takes a swing at Weiss's ribcage but misses.
Rai jabs Weiss right on the nose. Weiss blinks but takes it well.
Rai swings for the body but Weiss moves out of range.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai throws a head kick that Weiss semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weiss.
Rai cracks Weiss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai misses the jab.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt
and Rai counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weiss on the side of the head.
Weiss misses with a looping right.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weiss loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Weiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
Weiss goes for a double leg but Rai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rai continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moshe Weiss.
Rai stuns Weiss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rai jabs Weiss right on the nose. Weiss blinks but takes it well.
Weiss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weiss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
Weiss takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Rai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss throws a big shot that misses.
Rai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weiss gets a double leg takedown into Rai's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiss can do to turn this around?
Rai breaks the clinch.
Weiss lands a body shot.
Weiss dives in for a single leg takedown but Rai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weiss.
Nice uppercut there from Rai.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Weiss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Rai throws a combination. Weiss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weiss fails with the takedown.
A cross from Rai lands.
Weiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Weiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai looks to land a combination. Weiss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai swings for the body but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weiss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rai on his heels. He'll look to pass Rai's guard now, I'm sure.
Rai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Weiss has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai pushes Weiss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rai misses with a series of wild punches.
Weiss misses with a hook.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai cracks Weiss with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Weiss.
Weiss slips under a jab.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weiss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rai defends it nicely.
Weiss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head backwards.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weiss at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai slaps away a takedown attempt from Weiss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moshe Weiss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai lands an overhand right.
A jab from Weiss misses.
Rai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weiss in his tracks.
Rai jabs at Weiss's body.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiss tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai connects with the punch.
Weiss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiss is just out of range.
Moshe Weiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Weiss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rai avoids it really well and circles away.
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weiss under the eye.
Rai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
Decent striking displayed by Rai there.
A right-left combo lands from Rai.
Rai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss blocks a head kick by Rai.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rai defends it well.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Weiss shoots in looking for a takedown but Rai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weiss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Agansing Rai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weiss cracks Rai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Weiss.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weiss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Weiss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weiss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai is trying to stand up here but Weiss is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is working for a kimura but Rai is defending it quite comfortably.
Weiss stops Rai from getting back to his feet.
Weiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rai is not content to let Weiss control the position.
Rai has his hands clasped together around Weiss's back. He's all about the action.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but Weiss is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Young (ranked 1154 p4p, 1880 weight class) and Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 158 p4p, 243 weight class). Young kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champagne Supernova- Oasis. On his way into the cage it seems that Renaldo Young has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Renaldo Young seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renaldo Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Young misses with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos scores with a three punch combo!
Xanthopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos with a nice cross.
Young misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xanthopoulos in his tracks.
 It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young is rocked!
Xanthopoulos shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand. Young felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Xanthopoulos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Young can't hide his disappointment, as Xanthopoulos celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A relieved looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davon Davis (ranked 1067 p4p, 2423 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 145 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Mumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Mumba throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kwawi Mumba has been cut.
Mumba misses with a left hand
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davis slips under a jab from Mumba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slips under a jab.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumba takes one to the side of the head.
Mumba misses with a left hand
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Mumba saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mumba.
It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Mumba misses with a hook.
Davis looks to clinch
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Mumba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumba's elbow.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumba manages to break the clinch.
Davis moves out of range as Mumba strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Mumba in a clinch.
Mumba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mumba is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Mumba controls the action.
Mumba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumbas head.
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mumba avoids it.
Mumba can't break the clinch.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mumba's efforts to push away.
Mumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Davis has Mumba up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Mumba wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mumba tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Davis cracks Mumba with a nice body shot.
Mumba looks winded!
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mumba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis keeps control of Mumba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mumba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Davis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mumba can turn it around.
Mumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Davis digs a right hand into Mumba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mumba's gas tank.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Mumba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mumba's efforts to push away.
Mumba can't break the clinch.
Mumba is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis is leaning against Mumba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumba in his tracks.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mumba 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.
Mumba blocks a body shot from Davis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Mumba tries to tie him up.
A short left from Davis.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Mumba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davon Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Mumba is breathing heavily.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Davis.
Mumba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Mumba's head.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mumba's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mumba's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis pushes Mumba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Mumba tries to tie him up.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Davis digs a right hand into Mumba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mumba's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis is working Mumba over against the cage.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumbas head.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumba can do to turn this around?
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Mumba's ribcage. Mumba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis cracks Mumba with a nice body shot.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis lands a big head kick that sends Mumba tumbling to the mat! Davis takes a step backwards and waves Mumba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mumba is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mumba clean off his feet! He's out cold! Davis stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davon Davis!
After the fight, Davon Davis 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Cowan (ranked 1195 p4p, 1768 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 65 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Cowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atsushi looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
Atsushi misses with a looping right.
Atsushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atsushi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cowan.
Atsushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atsushi ducks right into an uppercut from Cowan.
Atsushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atsushi cracks Cowan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atsushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atsushi! But no joy.
Cowan throws a body punch but Atsushi moves out of range.
Nice shot by Atsushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Atsushi misses its intended target.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Atsushi.
Cowan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cowan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Atsushi misses.
Atsushi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cowan tries to sprawl out of it but Atsushi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cowan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Atsushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atsushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cowan slips a jab from Atsushi.
Cowan moves away from the strike by Atsushi.
Cowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atsushi throws out the jab.
Atsushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cowan tries to land a front kick but Atsushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atsushi misses with a looping right.
Cowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi misses with a straight right.
Atsushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atsushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cowan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Atsushi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Atsushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cowan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atsushi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushi throws a right hand that misses
and Atsushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atsushi thumps Cowan with a low kick.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atsushi.
Atsushi looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
Atsushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Cowan staying out of range there.
It looked like Cowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atsushi lands a head shot.
Atsushi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atsushis head.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cowan misses with an uppercut. Atsushi saw that one coming.
Atsushi throws a front kick aimed at Cowan's knee but Cowan avoids it well.
Atsushi closes the distance and pushes Cowan back into the cage.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atsushi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cowan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowan keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Atsushi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atsushi controls the pace.
Let's hope that Atsushi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atsushi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi wants to clinch up but Cowan keeps it at a distance.
Cowan half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A lazy left from Atsushi finds it's target.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Atsushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cowan throwing a counter right hand but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Atsushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushi misses the target.
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atsushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atsushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atsushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cowan checks a leg kick.
Cowan checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Atsushi misses.
Atsushi throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kuroda Atsushi has been cut.
Cowan takes one to the chin there.
Atsushi misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan misses with a low kick as Atsushi jumps back.
Atsushi throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Atsushi off the cage and back into range.
Atsushi is rocked!
Cowan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Atsushi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Cowan!
A relieved looking Mickey Cowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Santos (ranked 1231 p4p, 1341 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 140 p4p, 153 weight class). Slash Shredder acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shredder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos forces Shredder back against the cage and clinches.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shredder up against the cage.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Santos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Santos walks into a jab.
Shredder 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to clinch but Shredder moves out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Santos tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Santos rushes Shredder and presses him up against the cage.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Santos is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos taking a breather.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos trying to stall but Shredder improves his position.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Santos scores with a body shot.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santos with a body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos lands a jab to the head.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Shredder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Shredder seems unphased.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Santos cracks Shredder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Shredder.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
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!
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Santos with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Santos.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Santos 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Santos lands an overhand right.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Mario Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shredder, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Shredder improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A short left from Shredder.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Santos tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shredder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos cracks Shredder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shredder 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Donk. Shredder catches Santos right on the button with a cross.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos wants to clinch.
Shredder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Santos's head back.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Santos moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Shredder tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Santos swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Shredder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos staying out of range there.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Santos misses.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slash Shredder.
I think Shredder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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