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AFC 11: The Final Event PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 1849 p4p, 21286 weight class) and Pablo Sir (ranked 230 p4p, 563 weight class). Broomsdale comes to the cage accompanied by Masta. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Powerful takedowns
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Sir!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Broomsdale scrambles back to his feet.
Broomsdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sir.
A left lands for Sir.
Sir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sir misses with a hook
and Broomsdale counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broomsdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Sir.
Sir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Broomsdale misses with a body kick.
Broomsdale misses with an uppercut.
Broomsdale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sir sprawls well initially but Broomsdale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sir gets full guard.
Sir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broomsdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Broomsdale manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sir wants to pass the guard but Broomsdale is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Broomsdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sir's guard.
Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Broomsdale is looking to take a break and control but Sir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broomsdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sir keeps trying to improve his position.
Broomsdale is looking to take a break and control but Sir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sir tries to get to full guard but Broomsdale has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sir wants to get back to full guard.
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Broomsdale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Broomsdale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Broomsdale wants to control but Sir is keeping him busy.
Sir wants to get back to full guard.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Sir is working from the bottom.
Sir tries to get to full guard but Broomsdale has control of the leg.
Broomsdale is trying to control. Sir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broomsdale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broomsdale's back!
Sir is hanging on to Broomsdale's back as he tries to escape.
Sir is persistently looking for the submission but Broomsdale is defending it well.
Sir is trying to stick to Broomsdale's back but Broomsdale is turning into Sir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broomsdale.
Sir working for submissions but it's allowed Broomsdale to get to half guard.
Sir gets full guard.
Broomsdale advances position into side control!
Sir tries to bench press Broomsdale off him but Broomsdale keeps the position.
Sir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Sir is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sir keeping full guard, as Broomsdale tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir looking for a guillotine here but Broomsdale defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broomsdale forces his way into half guard.
Sir is looking for a sweep. Broomsdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broomsdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sir defending well though.
Broomsdale sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Broomsdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sir moves into full guard.
Sir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broomsdale is aware though and is defending well.
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 Ezekiel Broomsdale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sir throws a jab when Broomsdale was well out of range.
Broomsdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broomsdale.
Sir scores with a sloppy right hand. Broomsdale should have avoided that one.
Broomsdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sir throws out the jab.
Broomsdale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sir sprawls and moves away.
Pablo Sir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sir throws a hook but Broomsdale blocks it.
Broomsdale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sir sprawls and moves away.
Broomsdale looking to score a takedown here. Sir is defending well but Broomsdale drives through and ends up in Sir's guard.
Broomsdale trying to control but Sir is working from the bottom.
Sir throws his legs up looking for a submission but Broomsdale uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Broomsdale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sir!
Sir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broomsdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir regains half guard.
Broomsdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sir keeps working.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Broomsdale pulls his head out easily.
Sir wants to improve his position but Broomsdale is controlling well.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Broomsdale pulls his head out easily.
Broomsdale trying to control from half guard but Sir is working away.
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale moves into full mount! Sir won't be happy about that!
Broomsdale landing strikes from the mount and Sir is in trouble!
Sir is squirming around, avoiding Broomsdale's attempts to control the action.
Broomsdale has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broomsdale looking to finish Sir with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sir!
Broomsdale is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sir can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BOOM! Broomsdale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Broomsdale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sir hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broomsdale tries to control but Sir wriggling away.
Sir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale forces the positional change into back control.
Broomsdale is trying to stick to Sir's back but Sir is turning into Broomsdale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Broomsdale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sir.
Sir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Broomsdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broomsdale struggling a bit here.
Broomsdale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Broomsdale trying to control from the bottom.
Sir wants to pass the guard but Broomsdale is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale tries to roll over but Sir keeps him under control.
Sir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Broomsdale wants to control but Sir is having none of it.
Broomsdale is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sir moves to back control.
Broomsdale rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broomsdale working to try and regain half guard.
Sir jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Broomsdale manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Broomsdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Ezekiel Broomsdale will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sir looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Sir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Broomsdale moves out of range as Sir strikes.
A punch combination from Sir misses.
Broomsdale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sir misses with a looping left.
Broomsdale changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sir regains half guard.
Broomsdale wants to take a breather but Sir is having none of it.
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sir wants to improve his position but Broomsdale is controlling well.
Broomsdale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sir is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir is staying active underneath Broomsdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Broomsdale is really struggling to control Sir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura but Sir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Broomsdale to get the leverage.
Broomsdale lands strikes from half guard.
Broomsdale trying to control from half guard but Sir is working away.
Broomsdale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Broomsdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Pablo Sir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broomsdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broomsdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broomsdale has managed to get both his arms back between Sir's legs - danger averted.
Sir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broomsdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sir keeping full guard, as Broomsdale tries to pass.
Broomsdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sir working for a triangle but Broomsdale defends it easily.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broomsdale defends it easily.
Broomsdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broomsdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broomsdale passes Sir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sir tries to get to full guard but Broomsdale has control of the leg.
Sir is still trying to improve position.
Broomsdale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Broomsdale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Broomsdale controlling the position easily from mount.
Sir can't escape the position.
Broomsdale content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sir can't escape the position.
Broomsdale looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Broomsdale, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Our winner, Ezekiel Broomsdale, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carson Tully (ranked 1874 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Ricardo Morales (ranked 279 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Tully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Morales!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tully looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tully closes the distance and clinches.
Tully lands a good knee to the midsection. Morales won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tully.
We've been informed that Morales has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morales is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tully can't fight it off and eventually Morales manages to take the fight to the floor. Tully looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tully is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
Tully seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Tully has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morales is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tully.
Tully is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Tully's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morales controlling from side mount.
Tully is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully sneaks back into half guard.
Morales trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick lands for Morales.
Tully tries to clinch but Morales moves out of range.
Tully tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Morales throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tully looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tully fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tully throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully clinches up with Morales and pushes him back against the cage.
Morales blocks an elbow strike from Tully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tully gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ricardo Morales has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales misses with some punches.
Tully unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tully takes a shot to the head.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tully slows down the pace here.
Tully creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tully misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Tully blocking some punches.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Tully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Morales's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morales throws a head kick that misses.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tully closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales with the inside leg kick.
Carson Tully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tully closes the distance and pushes Morales back into the cage.
Tully looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tully creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morales's defenses.
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tully is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it.
Morales stuffs the takedown attempt from Tully. Tully gets slowly back to his feet.
Tully tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales has clasped his hands together around Tully's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tully is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully wants to control but Morales postures up.
Morales in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morales taking a break here but Tully is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morales in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tully checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tully checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tully tried to counter with a leg kick but Morales avoided it.
Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tully, pushing him back against the cage.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Tully.
Tully landing knees to the head.
Tully on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tully - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tully leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tully backwards.
Tully tries to land knees in the clinch but Morales avoids the damage to the body.
Tully looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tully is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tully is stalling here.
Morales has hold of one of Tully's legs. Tully is fighting the takedown attempt but Morales gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tully's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully looking for a sweep. Not yet Tully, not yet.
Morales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tully controlling the position.
Tully working a defensive guard but Morales passes into half guard.
Tully wants to get back to full guard.
Tully is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Tully appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Morales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tully fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tully tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tully drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tully tries to clinch
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morales lands a leg kick that knocks Tully off balance momentarily.
Tully checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tully.
Tully closes the distance and clinches.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carson Tully has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tully throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morales blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tully.
Tully tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morales avoids it.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully misses with a knee to the head.
Morales lands a left hand.
Morales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tully tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morales has clasped his hands together around Tully's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Tully's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tully is looking for a sweep.
Morales slows the pace down.
Tully can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morales scores with a leg kick.
Morales has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tully wants a takedown.
Tully misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Tully avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tully.
Morales is trying to trip Tully. He has hold of a leg but Tully is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morales persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Morales wants to pass the guard but Tully is keeping the position.
Tully is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morales showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carson Tully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been hearing good reports from Tully's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Tully is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tully working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Morales!
A relieved looking Ricardo Morales 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 John Frost (ranked 1816 p4p, 1960 weight class) and Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 205 p4p, 219 weight class). Ostrowski has chosen Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs as his entrance music. 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Ostrowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Ostrowski coming out on top.
Ostrowski cracks Frost with a good jab.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ostrowski scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski scores with a shot to the body.
Ostrowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Ostrowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick from Ostrowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Ostrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Ostrowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ostrowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Ostrowski.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Ostrowski slips the punch.
Frost throws the left hand but Ostrowski avoids the punch easily.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Ostrowski there.
Ostrowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
Ostrowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frost's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost moves forwards but Ostrowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ostrowski tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the head.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostrowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Ostrowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Ostrowski lands with an overhand left.
Ostrowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Ostrowski with an uppercut!
Ostrowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ostrowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Ostrowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ostrowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Frost blocks a jab.
Ostrowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ostrowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ostrowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost throws a hook but Ostrowski blocks it.
Ostrowski lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frost throws a right hand that Ostrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ostrowski also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Ostrowski scores with a three punch combo!
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Ostrowski moved out of range.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ostrowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frost had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostrowski cracks Frost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head but Ostrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostrowski tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ostrowski can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agnieszka Ostrowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Frost.
A head kick by Frost misses
and Ostrowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostrowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ostrowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Frost moves out of range as Ostrowski throws a body kick.
Ostrowski lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Ostrowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Ostrowski lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Ostrowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ostrowski scores with a jab.
Ostrowski scores with a nice strike.
Ostrowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ostrowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Ostrowski slips the punch.
Ostrowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ostrowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Ostrowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frost throws a hook but Ostrowski avoids it easily.
Ostrowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Ostrowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Ostrowski lands a head shot.
Frost slips under a jab.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ostrowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Ostrowski looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ostrowski looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Ostrowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Ostrowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
Ostrowski lands a right hook to the body.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrowski scores with a push kick.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
A left lands for Ostrowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ostrowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Ostrowski connects with the punch.
Ostrowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Ostrowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ostrowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ostrowski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frost jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Ostrowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ostrowski.
Nice shot by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Ostrowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostrowski works the jab nicely.
Ostrowski lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ostrowski stuns Frost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frost walks into a jab.
Ostrowski staying out of range there.
Ostrowski thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Ostrowski scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ostrowski's head backwards.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agnieszka Ostrowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Ostrowski does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ostrowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostrowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Frost misses.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from Ostrowski.
Frost slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostrowski cracks Frost with a good jab.
Ostrowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Ostrowski catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
Ostrowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ostrowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ostrowski tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostrowski with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ostrowski with the inside leg kick.
Frost throws a series of punches but Ostrowski avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Ostrowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ostrowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ostrowski can pounce on him.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Ostrowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ostrowski cracks Frost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ostrowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
Frost throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Ostrowski moved out of range.
Ostrowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Ostrowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frost throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ostrowski jabs at Frost's body.
Ostrowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost moves away from the strike by Ostrowski.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ostrowski dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut!
Ostrowski lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Ostrowski scores with a nice strike.
Ostrowski dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut!
Frost throws a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head but Ostrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostrowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ostrowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostrowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Ostrowski slams his shin into Frost's torso.
Ostrowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ostrowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Ostrowski scores with a punch to the head.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost 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.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostrowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
John Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnieszka Ostrowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ostrowski lands a jab to the head.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ostrowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agnieszka Ostrowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ostrowski 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agnieszka Ostrowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kambei Shimada (ranked 2561 p4p, 2520 weight class) and Jupiter Smalls (ranked 327 p4p, 322 weight class). Shimada's entrance music is Seven Samurai. A fine choice. Kambei Shimada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kambei Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimada. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Shimada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smalls looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shimada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smalls blocks an elbow strike from Shimada.
Smalls effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls blocks an elbow strike.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada lands a left hand.
Smalls is trying to break free.
Shimada digs a right hand into Smalls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smalls's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Shimada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shimada.
Shimada misses with an elbow strike.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smalls is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Shimada.
Smalls takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada lands an elbow just above Smalls 's eye.
Shimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls misses with some punches.
Shimada tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Shimada has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shimada misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Shimada - that landed with a thud.
Shimada lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smalls is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Smalls stalls.
Smalls content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Shimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smalls dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shimada blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Smalls.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shimada misses with a straight right.
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimada gets through Smalls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Shimada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls slows down the pace here.
Shimada breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Shimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Shimada clinches with his opponent.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Shimada.
Shimada tries to stall but Smalls uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shimada lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Shimada.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Shimada.
Shimada misses with the combination.
Smalls has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shimada drives through and clinches with Smalls against the cage.
Kambei Shimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shimada just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smalls's brow.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada prevents a body shot from Smalls.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Shimada.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Shimada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Smalls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada lands a body shot.
Shimada misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Shimada scores with the left hand. Smalls knows he should have avoided that one.
Shimada lands a nice hook to Smalls's body. Smalls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shimada closes the distance and pushes Smalls back into the cage.
Shimada misses with some punches.
Shimada working aggressively here.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smalls stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Smalls slips under a jab from Shimada.
Despite the aggression on Smalls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kambei Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimada.
Smalls prevents a body shot from Shimada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
Shimada tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Smalls stalling in the clinch but Shimada improves position.
Smalls is trying to break the clinch but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada lands with a short shot to the head.
Shimada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shimada tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
Smalls displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shimada up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Shimada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shimada throws an elbow but misses.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Smalls blocks an elbow strike from Shimada.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimada rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Shimada as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls has had enough of the clinch but Shimada keeps him there for the moment.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada pushes Smalls back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Smalls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shimada smiles and moves away.
A big right from Shimada misses.
Shimada pushes Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Shimada scores with a shot to the side of Smalls's head.
Jupiter Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls blocking some punches.
Shimada tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Kambei Shimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smalls is trying to break free.
Smalls wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimada won't allow it.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shimada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimada blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Smalls is trying to pull guard but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls is trying to push Shimada away but Shimada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalls tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Shimada connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kambei Shimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shimada 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kambei Shimada!
A determined Kambei Shimada didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bowy (ranked 3960 p4p, 1386 weight class) and Marlon Gazersky (ranked 428 p4p, 191 weight class). Gazersky has chosen Clutch - Electric Worry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gazersky scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Jab from Gazersky.
Bowy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gazersky moves out of range as Bowy strikes.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gazersky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.
Bowy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gazersky jabs Bowy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gazersky closes the distance and clinches up with Bowy, looking for a takedown. Gazersky pushes Bowy against the cage but Bowy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gazersky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Bowy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Gazersky lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bowy. Bowy tries to recover but Gazersky is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bowy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
An out of breath Marlon Gazersky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 305 p4p, 2685 weight class) and Jason Grayson (ranked 51 p4p, 329 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grayson's guard.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grayson has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control.
Morrison won't allow Grayson to sweep him here.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely.
Morrison distracts Grayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Grayson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
Grayson wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Grayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison distracts Grayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison 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.
Morrison trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morrison swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grayson 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 Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Grayson.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grayson counters with a one-two to the body.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grayson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison misses with a hook. Grayson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grayson throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
Grayson tries to clinch up.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayson can do to turn this around?
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Grayson with an uppercut!
Grayson moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Grayson looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Grayson, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Grayson against the cage but Grayson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Grayson slips the punch.
Grayson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
Grayson connects with a leg kick.
Morrison cracks Grayson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Grayson tried to score with a low kick but Morrison checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grayson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grayson scrambles back to his feet.
Morrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grayson's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Grayson misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Grayson looks to move away, Morrison throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way.
Grayson thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrison trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
Grayson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison is working Grayson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grayson looking for a sweep. Not yet Grayson, not yet.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Grayson keeps moving.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Grayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Grayson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison pulls Grayson in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grayson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison working a defensive guard but Grayson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grayson trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grayson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grayson has managed to clinch.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Morrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grayson or not.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison punishes Grayson's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Grayson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grayson moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Morrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grayson misses with a head kick.
Morrison jabs Grayson right on the nose. Grayson blinks but takes it well.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grayson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grayson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grayson has managed to clinch.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Morrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morrison's brow.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Grayson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson lands a jab to the head.
Morrison throws the left hand but Grayson avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grayson's head backwards.
Grayson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grayson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jason Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison misses with a hook. Grayson ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grayson. Grayson obviously looking to wear him down.
Frank Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison throws a hook but Grayson blocks it.
Morrison takes a swing at Grayson's ribcage but misses.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grayson throws a head kick that Morrison semi-blocks.
Grayson slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
Morrison misses with a hook. Grayson ducked under it nicely.
Grayson throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Grayson moves into the clinch.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Grayson is pressed up against the cage. Morrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grayson down to the mat. Grayson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grayson's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrison with the ground and pound but Grayson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morrison postures up in Grayson's guard and throws a big left but Grayson blocks it.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Grayson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Grayson.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Grayson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
Grayson misses with a combination
and Morrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grayson's guard.
Morrison works over Grayson with some ground and pound from guard.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison throws a strike but Grayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison wants to hit a sweep here but Grayson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there!
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Grayson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison tries to hold on but Grayson postures up.
Morrison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grayson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison controlling the position.
Morrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grayson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison keeping control of the position.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morrison is controlling Grayson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison moves forwards but Grayson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayson tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Grayson avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
Grayson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison had his way with Jason Grayson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Morrison scores with a jab.
A low kick from Grayson misses
and Morrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grayson controlling Morrison's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison won't allow Grayson to sweep him here.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Grayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Grayson!
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Grayson controlling him for the moment.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grayson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Grayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Grayson!
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a strike but Grayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
Morrison pulls Grayson in close to prevent any damage.
Grayson won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jason Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grayson content to stall in guard here.
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grayson is one step ahead there.
Grayson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Frank Morrison 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 Jay Reepo (ranked 448 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Retired Sparbot 3 (ranked 52 p4p, 152 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Retired Sparbot 3!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparbot 3 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reepo throws a right and a left that Sparbot 3 avoids nicely.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body kick.
Reepo takes a swing at Sparbot 3's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot 3 only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reepo forces Sparbot 3 back against the cage and clinches.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Sparbot 3 turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sparbot 3.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparbot 3.
Reepo wants to break free but Sparbot 3 has control.
Sparbot 3 lands an uppercut.
Reepo lands a body punch.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot 3 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sparbot 3 walks away with a smile on his face. Reepo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reepo works over Sparbot 3's head and body with a nice combination.
Reepo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparbot 3's waist but Sparbot 3 gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reepo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Reepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reepo throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Reepo. Those never looked like landing.
Reepo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo clinches with his opponent.
Sparbot 3 pushes Reepo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparbot 3 blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparbot 3 backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sparbot 3.
Reepo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reepo jumps guard but Sparbot 3 turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
Sparbot 3 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reepo's elbow.
Reepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparbot 3 backwards.
Sparbot 3 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparbot 3 has a couple of punches blocked by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Reepo.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot 3 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo breaks the clinch.
Sparbot 3 throws a jab but it's blocked by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 misses the jab.
Sparbot 3 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparbot 3 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparbot 3 lands a slapping body shot.
Reepo lands a jab to the nose.
Reepo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sparbot 3 counter with a right hand.
Reepo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sparbot 3 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the side of Reepo's head but Reepo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot 3 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparbot 3 staying out of range there.
Sparbot 3 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reepo wants to slow Sparbot 3 down by chopping away at his legs.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reepo throws a leg kick but Sparbot 3 checks it.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparbot 3 shoots in for a double leg but Reepo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Reepo misses the target.
Sparbot 3 walks into a jab.
Sparbot 3 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sparbot 3 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Reepo throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot 3 ducks down to avoid it.
Reepo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reepo catches Sparbot 3 with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Sparbot 3 misses the target.
Reepo throws the left hand but Sparbot 3 avoids the punch easily.
Reepo lands an overhand right.
Reepo cracks Sparbot 3 with an open hand slap.
Reepo connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reepo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sparbot 3.
Reepo is looking to counter the offense by Sparbot 3 and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Reepo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem phased though.
Sparbot 3 throws a sloppy head kick and Reepo moves out of range easily.
Reepo punishes Sparbot 3's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot 3 throws a right hand that misses
and Reepo counters with a straight right hand.
Sparbot 3 just misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot 3.
Nice cross by Sparbot 3.
Reepo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparbot 3 takes one to the side of the head.
Reepo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reepo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reepo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay Reepo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reepo with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Sparbot 3. That snapped Reepo's head back.
Reepo misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sparbot 3 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reepo lands the left hand.
Sparbot 3 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sparbot 3 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Reepo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparbot 3 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot 3 can do to turn this around?
Reepo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reepo closes the distance and clinches.
Reepo misses with the head strike.
Sparbot 3 throws a punch but it's blocked by Reepo.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 3 throws a shot from downtown. Reepo moves away and avoids it.
Sparbot 3 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Sparbot 3 moves away from the strike by Reepo.
Reepo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparbot 3 on the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab.
Reepo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sparbot 3 misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reepo scores with a nice body kick.
Reepo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reepo throws out a powerful jab.
Reepo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot 3 thumps Reepo with a low kick.
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reepo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reepo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sparbot 3 has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sparbot 3 tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot 3 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throws a body punch but Sparbot 3 moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
Reepo connects with a single shot there.
Reepo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reepo lands the left hand.
Reepo jabs Sparbot 3 to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparbot 3 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reepo with a jab.
Jay Reepo is winning the standup battle so far.
Reepo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Reepo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reepo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reepo - that will leave a mark!
Sparbot 3 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparbot 3 raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
Reepo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot 3 moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reepo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparbot 3 with a jab.
Sparbot 3 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Reepo lands a leg kick that knocks Sparbot 3 off balance momentarily.
Sparbot 3's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reepo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sparbot 3 scrambles back to his feet.
Reepo connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Reepo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reepo.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sparbot 3 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reepo.
Reepo moves out of range as Sparbot 3 throws a body kick.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Sparbot 3 is out of range.
Sparbot 3 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparbot 3 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reepo is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Reepo lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reepo feints and then cracks Sparbot 3's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot 3 down.
Sparbot 3 lands a jab to Reepo's midsection.
Jab, jab by Reepo - just one landing.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 scores with a hook to the body. Reepo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reepo clinches up with Sparbot 3 and pushes him back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Sparbot 3 has him pressed against the cage.
Reepo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reepo breaks from the clinch.
Reepo tries to sprawl but Sparbot 3 drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reepo trying to control but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reepo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reepo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reepo misses with a left hand
and Sparbot 3 counters with a good low kick that Reepo was not able to check.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reepo throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot 3's shoulder, as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid the shot.
Reepo moves out of range of the body kick.
Reepo checks a low kick from Sparbot 3.
Jab, jab by Sparbot 3 - just one landing.
Sparbot 3 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparbot 3 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparbot 3 thows a body kick. Reepo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot 3 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reepo cracks Sparbot 3 with an open hand slap.
Sparbot 3 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reepo sprawls well initially but Sparbot 3 persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparbot 3 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reepo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparbot 3.
Reepo wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy.
Sparbot 3 working Reepo over with strikes.
Sparbot 3 looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot 3 is thwarting Reepo's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Reepo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sparbot 3 throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reepo to regain full guard.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow.
Reepo is trying to control the position but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 landing with the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 is working Reepo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparbot 3 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reepo is adopting a defensive guard.
Reepo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Reepo is trying to control the position but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 landing with the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reepo keeping full guard, as Sparbot 3 tries to pass.
Sparbot 3 distracts Reepo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparbot 3 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparbot 3 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparbot 3 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparbot 3 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reepo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sparbot 3 passes Reepo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sparbot 3.
Reepo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparbot 3 scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reepo won't allow Sparbot 3 to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Retired Sparbot 3 really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sparbot 3 shoots in and gets a takedown into Reepo's guard.
Sparbot 3 working some strikes from top position.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 scoring with some ground and pound.
Reepo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 3 postures up in Reepo's guard and throws a big left but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
Sparbot 3 throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow.
Sparbot 3 landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot 3 working some strikes from top position.
Reepo has momentary wrist control but Sparbot 3 slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparbot 3 stands up over Reepo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes from guard but Reepo blocks nicely.
Sparbot 3 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reepo's head.
Retired Sparbot 3 has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparbot 3 connects with a couple of short punches.
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparbot 3 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reepo has momentary wrist control but Sparbot 3 slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes from guard but Reepo blocks nicely.
Sparbot 3 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes from guard but Reepo blocks nicely.
Sparbot 3 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparbot 3's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparbot 3 gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparbot 3 advances to half guard.
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sparbot 3 trying to mount his opponent but Reepo defends it.
Nice strikes from Sparbot 3 there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is looking to control Sparbot 3's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reepo avoid being mounted?
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reepo wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot 3 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reepo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot 3.
Reepo trying to control but Sparbot 3 postures up.
Sparbot 3 thows a huge punch but Reepo dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo has hold of Sparbot 3's hands but Sparbot 3 slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparbot 3 lands strikes from half guard.
Sparbot 3 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Retired Sparbot 3 dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Sparbot 3 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reepo lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Reepo.
Sparbot 3 shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reepo is trying to defend but Sparbot 3 finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reepo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reepo defending well though.
Reepo has hold of Sparbot 3's hands but Sparbot 3 slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparbot 3 thows a huge punch but Reepo dodges it nicely.
Reepo is trying to maintain the position but Sparbot 3 is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparbot 3 scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo moves into full guard.
Sparbot 3 is looking to work some ground and pound but Reepo has wrist control.
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparbot 3 gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sparbot 3 cracks Reepo with a solid left hand.
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparbot 3 defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparbot 3 accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 lands a couple of elbows.
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparbot 3 is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reepo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparbot 3 postures up and lands a big shot to Reepo's brow.
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparbot 3 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparbot 3 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reepo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reepo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reepo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparbot 3's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reepo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparbot 3 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparbot 3 is looking to work some ground and pound but Reepo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot 3 landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparbot 3 throwing strikes but missing.
Sparbot 3 distracts Reepo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparbot 3 throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparbot 3 cracks Reepo with a solid left hand.
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but Sparbot 3 defends easily.
Sparbot 3 landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Retired Sparbot 3 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot 3 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 46:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Retired Sparbot 3!
Retired Sparbot 3 is the new featherweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vern Vurris (ranked 786 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Tupa Halloo (ranked 112 p4p, 363 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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270
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228
20 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vern Vurris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupa Halloo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurris shoots in but Halloo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halloo misses with a takedown
letting Vurris counter with a right hand.
Vurris moves into range and clinches up with Halloo.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris tries to break the clinch but Halloo is controlling the position.
A short right from Halloo on the inside.
Vurris tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Halloo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halloo working aggressively here.
Vurris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halloo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupa Halloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo lands a left hand.
Halloo breaks the clinch.
Halloo slips a jab from Vurris.
Halloo throws a wild body kick that Vurris sees coming a mile off.
Halloo fails to land the takedown.
Halloo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vurris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halloo pushes Vurris up against the cage in a clinch.
Vurris tries to pull guard but Halloo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Vurris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vurris throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurris prevents a body shot from Halloo.
Halloo lands with a left to the head.
Vurris has picked Halloo up - he's going for a ride! Vurris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vurris wants to free his trapped foot but Halloo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vurris.
Vurris not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloo tries to get to full guard but Vurris has control of the leg.
Vurris 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.
Vurris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vurris is pressing down on Halloo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halloo is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halloo pushes Vurris off and gets back to his feet.
Halloo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vurris circles away.
Halloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vurris defends it nicely.
No luck for Vurris with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurris connects with a looping right hand.
Vurris misses with a wild combination.
Halloo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vurris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halloo is in Vurris's guard.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Halloo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vurris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halloo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vurris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vurris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halloo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halloo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vurris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halloo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Halloo tries to stand but Vurris is controlling from the bottom.
Halloo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris striking from the bottom.
Vurris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halloo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
Vurris trying to control the position.
Vurris keeping full guard, as Halloo tries to pass.
Halloo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halloo stopping the sweep attempt from Vurris.
Vurris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halloo trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vurris can't keep his opponent in guard - Halloo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupa Halloo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halloo wants to stand up but Vurris has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halloo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vurris moves into full guard.
Halloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vurris is looking for a triangle but Halloo pushes his legs off easily.
Vurris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halloo is aware though and is defending well.
Vurris wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurris is working hard here to advance position.
Halloo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halloo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris has a closed guard, preventing Halloo from standing up.
Halloo forces his way into half guard.
Vurris actively working from the bottom here.
Halloo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vurris is defending against the submission attempts here by Halloo.
Halloo wants to stand up but Vurris is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris trying to control here.
Vurris is not content to let Halloo control the position.
Vurris actively working from the bottom here.
Vurris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halloo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vurris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vurris throws a poor cross that misses
and Halloo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Halloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halloo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vurris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vurris has a takedown stuffed.
Halloo clinches up with Vurris and pushes him back against the cage.
Halloo lands a right hand.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halloo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vurris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vurris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halloo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo pushes Vurris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vurris pulls guard effortlessly.
Halloo wants to pass the guard but Vurris is keeping the position.
Halloo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halloo preventing the sweep.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupa Halloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vurris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halloo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vurris is proving hard to escape from.
Vurris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halloo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vurris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloo advances position into side control!
An elbow from Halloo crashes against the mat.
Halloo taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurris tries to improve position but can't.
Vurris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halloo's best efforts.
Vurris won't allow Halloo to pass to mount.
Vurris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halloo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halloo trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halloo stays in close to Vurris's body and controls the position.
Vurris working for a triangle but Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halloo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halloo with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupa Halloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halloo 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupa Halloo!
An out of breath Tupa Halloo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 485 p4p, 3845 weight class) and Timmy Turles (ranked 75 p4p, 483 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Turles!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Swahn throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Swahn as Turles shoots in.
Turles moves away from the strike by Swahn.
Turles slips under a jab.
Swahn fakes the leg kick and cracks Turles in the body.
Turles fails with the takedown
and Turles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmy Turles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swahn defends well and Turles ends up having to push Swahn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oke Swahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Turles.
Turles shoots in for a takedown but Swahn shows good takedown defense.
Turles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swahn is fending him off so far but Turles persists. Nope, Swahn circles away and we're back to standing.
Turles walks into a jab.
Turles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Turles is rocked!
Turles looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Turles square on the jaw! Damn, Turles is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
Oke Swahn retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Oke Swahn, 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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