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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Trujillo (ranked 2344 p4p, 1475 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 299 p4p, 204 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Hawking does no damage.
Hawking lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trujillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawking 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 Trujillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trujillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trujillo gets a double leg takedown into Hawking's guard.
Hawking is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Trujillo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking is trying to break the clinch but Trujillo has him pressed against the cage.
Hawking prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Hawking is trying to pull guard but Trujillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawking is trying to break free.
Hawking is trying to pull guard but Trujillo has him pressed against the cage.
Hawking has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawking lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Trujillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Trujillo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trujillo.
Hawking manages to break the clinch.
Hawking misses with a wild combination.
Trujillo dives in and grabs Hawking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawking pushes down on Trujillo's head and hops out.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Hawking does no damage.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Hawking moves out of range.
Hawking 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.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawking looks for the body kick but Trujillo saw that one coming.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Hawking throws a body kick that misses
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is looking to land body kicks.
Trujillo avoids the head kick by Hawking.
Hawking lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Hawking moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Trujillo.
Trujillo swings widly with a right hand
and Hawking holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trujillo misses with some punches.
Hawking stalling in the clinch.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawking fails to pull guard.
Dominic Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Hawking.
Trujillo lands a shot to the body.
Trujillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Hawking gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trujillo smiles and moves away.
Trujillo shoots for a takedown but Hawking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawking tries to land a leg kick but Trujillo saw it coming and moves away.
Hawking misses with a body shot.
Hawking misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawking throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Hawking is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trujillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Trujillo sets himself, and Hawking steps forward looking for the clinch! Trujillo avoids it this time.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Trujillo. Beautiful body shot.
Trujillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawking looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawking throws a lazy body kick
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a right hook to the body.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo tries to keep at a distance but Hawking has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawking throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Trujillo.
Trujillo blocks a leg kick.
Hawking just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Hawking avoids the punch easily.
Hawking tries to bum rush Trujillo with a series of wild strikes but Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawking throws a right and a left that Trujillo avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Trujillo scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Hawking will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hawking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trujillo.
Hawking avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
As Trujillo backs off Hawking throws a huge counter combo but Trujillo manages to avoid it all.
Trujillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawking's head.
Trujillo lands a nice hook to Hawking's body. Hawking takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephen Hawking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trujillo takes a swing at Hawking's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawking throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Hawking.
Hawking motions for Trujillo to come forward. Hawking throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawking tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trujillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawking tries to clinch
and Trujillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawking throws a right hand that Trujillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Trujillo also avoids with ease.
Hawking misses with a two punch combination.
Stephen Hawking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawking clobbers Trujillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo cracks Hawking with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawking takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawking doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawking is looking to clinch.
Trujillo lands with a good body shot.
Hawking takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trujillo lands with a shot to the body.
Hawking swinging wildly here.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking throws a head kick but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo misses with a right hand
and Hawking holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trujillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawking breaks from the clinch.
Hawking clinches up against the cage.
Trujillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawking gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trujillo lands with a light punch inside.
Trujillo has Hawking pressed against the cage, preventing Hawking from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawking prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trujillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawking is trying to break free.
Trujillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trujillo manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trujillo fails to land.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawking's elbow.
Trujillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Hawking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawking breaks the clinch.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawking.
Trujillo throws a right hand that misses
and Hawking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Hawking misses
and Trujillo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo avoids a kick to the body.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawking throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trujillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawking thows a leg kick but Trujillo checks it
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking tries to close the distance and clinch but Trujillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawking has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trujillo.
Hawking misses with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a nice body shot.
Trujillo with the inside leg kick.
Trujillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Trujillo blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Hawking.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the body.
Hawking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trujillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Trujillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawking misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Trujillo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Trujillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawking misses with a head kick.
Trujillo with the inside leg kick.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawking is just out of range.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawking tried to score with a low kick but Trujillo checks it.
Hawking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawking will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Hawking moves out of range.
Hawking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Hawking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Hawking avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Hawking throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Trujillo.
Hawking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Hawking attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Trujillo.
Trujillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawking takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawking on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trujillo. Trujillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawking throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawking misses with a low kick.
Hawking has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawking has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trujillo.
Hawking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawking throws a nice looking combination but Trujillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephen Hawking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Hawking lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking throws a series of punches but Trujillo avoids them all with ease.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawking has time to react.
Hawking throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trujillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawking fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawking thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawking on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trujillo is looking to wear down Hawking with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trujillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawking.
Hawking slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Hawking is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawking walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trujillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trujillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawking misses with a two punch combination.
Trujillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawking checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawking lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trujillo momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking jabs Trujillo right on the nose. Trujillo blinks but takes it well.
Hawking throws a series of punches but Trujillo moves out of range.
A cross from Trujillo lands.
Trujillo connects with a looping right hand.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Hawking throws a sloppy head kick
and Trujillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Hawking misses
and Trujillo counters with an outside leg kick.
Hawking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick from Trujillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawking should have avoided that one.
Hawking tries to land a leg kick but Trujillo saw it coming and moves away.
Trujillo is looking to counter punch.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Trujillo takes a swing at Hawking's ribcage but misses.
Hawking throws a sloppy head kick and Trujillo moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trujillo 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 Hawking has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawking and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking throws a sloppy head kick and Trujillo moves out of range easily.
Hawking throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Trujillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Trujillo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Trujillo misses.
Hawking is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawking fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawking throws a head kick that misses
and Trujillo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trujillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawking misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hawking.
A shot to the body from Trujillo misses
and Hawking counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawking fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Trujillo lands.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominic Trujillo.
I think Trujillo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougie McFistface (ranked 2485 p4p, 1753 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 312 p4p, 241 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McFistface might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tiptoe Through The Tulips. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie McFistface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses McFistface's front leg but catches the back leg as McFistface tries to avoid it.
McFistface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles throws a big counter head kick but McFistface avoids it with no problem.
McFistface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knuckles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McFistface scrambles back to his feet.
McFistface checks a low kick from Knuckles.
McFistface on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
McFistface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but McFistface avoids it with no problem.
McFistface misses with a takedown
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McFistface fails with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a low kick as McFistface jumps back.
McFistface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
McFistface closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface.
McFistface lands a nice elbow.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that McFistface has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McFistface throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts 🏆 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knuckles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knuckles down to the mat. Knuckles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFistface closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles connects with a looping right hand.
McFistface closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knuckles quickly recovers to half guard.
Knuckles pushes McFistface off but McFistface dives into side control.
McFistface wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
McFistface looking to control but instead Knuckles has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knuckles is staying active underneath McFistface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knuckles tries to get to full guard but McFistface has control of the leg.
McFistface stands up from half guard.
McFistface fails with a takedown attempt.
McFistface backing away here, and Knuckles unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles wants to land a leg kick but McFistface is out of range.
McFistface wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McFistface drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFistface trying to land knees to the body.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McFistface looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
McFistface misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but McFistface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles prevents a takedown attempt there.
McFistface has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knuckles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Knuckles is trying to shake McFistface off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McFistface won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McFistface tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knuckles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Knuckles coming out on top.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
McFistface throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFistface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McFistface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFistface moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFistface cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but McFistface manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knuckles replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McFistface blocks it well.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFistface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Knuckles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knuckles.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised McFistface's leg. McFistface is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFistface seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFistface darts in looking for a takedown but Knuckles gets double underhooks and turns McFistface into the cage.
McFistface lands a knee to the body.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but McFistface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFistface or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface successfully pulls guard.
Knuckles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McFistface, up you get!
McFistface shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
McFistface darts in trying to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that stops McFistface in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knuckles.
McFistface takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McFistface wants to clinch.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFistface. That did some damage!
McFistface tries to clinch up.
McFistface has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knuckles finds it's way round the side to connect with McFistface's head.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as McFistface shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface checks a leg kick nicely.
McFistface stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
McFistface moves to clinch but Knuckles breaks away
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
McFistface misses with a takedown
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFistface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind McFistface 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knuckles defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McFistface is defended easily by Knuckles.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McFistface dives in and grabs Knuckles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes down on McFistface's head and hops out.
Knuckles keeps McFistface at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that McFistface sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles lands a jab to the head.
Knuckles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFistface.
Knuckles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knuckles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knuckles scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFistface in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
McFistface tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knuckles counters with a good, hard body kick but McFistface shrugs it off.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the midsection.
McFistface tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckles defends well and McFistface ends up having to push Knuckles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
McFistface blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
A short uppercut from Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFistface is trying to drag Knuckles to the mat but Knuckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFistface.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Knuckles.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
McFistface will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knuckles presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knuckles works on McFistface's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
A short body shot lands from Knuckles as the two fighters clinch.
McFistface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knuckles is defending well for now.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
Knuckles lands with a right to the head.
 McFistface is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Oh McFistface is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFistface takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as McFistface controls his hands.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFistface tries for a takedown but Knuckles manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFistface seems to have got his legs back now.
McFistface is working for takedown but Knuckles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
McFistface looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
McFistface with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles stalling the fight.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McFistface chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses McFistface's front leg but catches the back leg as McFistface tries to avoid it.
Knuckles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from McFistface misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knuckles 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 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
A relieved looking Bobby Knuckles 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 Keizo Kasai (ranked 1377 p4p, 3571 weight class) and Naoko Marui (ranked 132 p4p, 301 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marui tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.
Kasai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marui thinking.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.
Marui throws a right and a left that Kasai avoids nicely.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui misses with a straight right.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Marui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasai doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Marui getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Marui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Marui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marui moves away.
Kasai catches Marui with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marui missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui swings for the body but Kasai moves out of range.
Marui defending well as Kasai loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Kasai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marui doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasai misses with a looping right.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasai connects with a right hand. Marui shakes it off.
Marui throws a right and a left that Kasai avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Marui.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasai throws a hook but Marui blocks it.
Kasai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Marui is rocked!
Marui takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Marui misses the jab.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Kasai moves to clinch but Marui breaks away
and Marui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
Marui misses with a body shot
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai misses with a hook
and Marui counters with a right hand to the body.
Marui moves away from the strike by Kasai.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasai misses the target.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marui.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a series of strikes. Marui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab from Kasai.
Marui is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Marui avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Marui throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui slips under a jab from Kasai.
Marui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
Marui throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kasai.
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!
Marui throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.
Marui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marui takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marui. Marui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasai drops Marui with a naaaaasty hook - Marui is in real trouble here! Kasai dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Our winner, Keizo Kasai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Baker (ranked 1055 p4p, 997 weight class) and Thomas Hearn (ranked 142 p4p, 153 weight class). Baker comes to the cage accompanied by When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin. Hearn has chosen Professor X - Dave 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker lands with a kick to the temple. Hearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.
Hearn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker throws a lazy head kick
and Hearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook.
Hearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker lands a nice hook to Hearn's body. Hearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hearn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hearn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hearn wants to slow Baker down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn throws a leg kick
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearn thinking.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.
Hearn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker misses the jab.
Hearn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hearn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker lands a high kick!
Hearn lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hearn counters with a nice body kick.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Hearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hearn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
A jab from Baker finds it's way through Hearn's defenses.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick
and Hearn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hearn lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hearn lands a head shot.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a hook
and Hearn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker cracks Hearn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Hearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hearn counter with a right hand.
Hearn scores with a jab to the body.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Baker misses
enabling Hearn to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Baker misses.
Baker swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Hearn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Baker swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Baker misses with an uppercut
letting Hearn counter with a right hand.
Baker scores with a nice right hand.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Hearn flicks out a counter leg kick but Baker steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hearn.
Baker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Hearn misses.
Baker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hearn takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Hearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker lands with a hook. Hearn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Hearn scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
Hearn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.
Baker throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Baker backing away here, and Hearn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Hearn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hearn scores with a leg kick.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hearn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Baker throws a head kick but Hearn moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearn counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a lazy head kick
and Hearn counters with an inside leg kick.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hearn lands a jab.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Hearn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hearn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the cage. Hearn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hearn lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Hearn walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Hearn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Hearn responds with a good body kick, but Baker manages to step out the way in time.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Hearn moves out of range easily.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearn.
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hearn tries a quick counter leg kick but Baker is wise to it.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hearn lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hearn.
Hearn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hearn.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baker thuds his right hand into Hearn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeff Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker throws a jab when Hearn was well out of range.
Baker jabs Hearn right on the nose. Hearn blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baker throws a leg kick that misses.
Hearn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hearn misses the jab.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Hearn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hearn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Hearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Baker.
Hearn lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hearn.
Baker lands with a right hand.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Hearn blocks a head kick by Baker.
Hearn connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hearn misses.
Hearn staying out of range there.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Hearn counters with a straight right hand.
Jeff Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker misses with a body shot
enabling Hearn to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn flicks out a counter leg kick but Baker steps away.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Baker.
Hearn's corner calls for a 1-2. Hearn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker throws a head kick but Hearn moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Hearn is out of range.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Hearn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearn. That's going to slow Baker down.
Hearn cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker cracks Hearn with a good jab.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick
and Hearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Nice uppercut there from Hearn.
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!
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hearn cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hearn tries to land a front kick but Baker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker lands a body shot.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baker misses with a body shot
enabling Hearn to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hearn 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
A relieved looking Thomas Hearn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jeff Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you all for your support over the years. I'm not saying it's for sure, but I'm really going to consider what's next for me. If this is the end, it's been a great ride.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 1349 p4p, 986 weight class) and Crixus The Gaul (ranked 168 p4p, 134 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crixus The Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gaul lands with a cross.
The Gaul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gaul thuds his right hand into Tryastsyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Gaul lands a big head kick that sends Tryastsyn tumbling to the mat! The Gaul takes a step backwards and waves Tryastsyn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tryastsyn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tryastsyn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oh Tryastsyn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The strikes coming from Tryastsyn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tryastsyn working the body and head with strikes.
Tryastsyn seems to have got his legs back now.
The Gaul tries to bench press Tryastsyn off him but Tryastsyn keeps the position.
Tryastsyn is looking to take a break and control but The Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tryastsyn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tryastsyn in side control lands a decent elbow.
The Gaul struggling a bit here.
The Gaul tries to buck Tryastsyn off but Tryastsyn is having none of it.
Tryastsyn working away.
The Gaul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tryastsyn connects with a decent elbow.
Tryastsyn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tryastsyn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn landing a few strikes.
The Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Tryastsyn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Gaul tries to bench press Tryastsyn off him but Tryastsyn keeps the position.
The Gaul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Gaul wants to improve his position but Tryastsyn is controlling well.
Tryastsyn is looking to take a break and control but The Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks The Gaul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn slips a nice elbow through The Gaul's hands, connecting with The Gaul's forehead.
The Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Tryastsyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but The Gaul is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tryastsyn is working away from the top position though.
Tryastsyn prevents The Gaul from improving his position.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks The Gaul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Gaul's head.
Tryastsyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Gaul wants to improve his position but Tryastsyn is controlling well.
Tryastsyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Gaul's head.
Tryastsyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks The Gaul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Gaul is looking for a sweep. Tryastsyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of The Gaul's head.
Tryastsyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Gaul is just riding it out for now. Tryastsyn eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tryastsyn wants to control but The Gaul is keeping him busy.
Tryastsyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Gaul is just riding it out for now. Tryastsyn eventually gives up the hold.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but The Gaul is blocking nicely.
The Gaul is trying is best to control the position here.
Ground and pound from Tryastsyn.
The Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tryastsyn is working away from the top position though.
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.
Tryastsyn is trying to work for a kimura but The Gaul is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryastsyn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn wants to control but The Gaul is keeping him busy.
The Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn working over The Gaul with some ground and pound. The Gaul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Gaul is looking for a sweep. Tryastsyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tryastsyn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Gaul sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tryastsyn jabs The Gaul right on the nose. The Gaul blinks but takes it well.
Tryastsyn ducks under a wild hook from The Gaul.
The Gaul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from The Gaul misses.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tryastsyn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Gaul counters with a straight right hand.
The Gaul swinging wildly here.
Tryastsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Gaul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Gaul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Gaul manages to avoid it.
Tryastsyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Gaul throws a fast counter high kick but Tryastsyn manages to duck under it in time.
The Gaul lands an overhand right.
The Gaul lands a big head kick that sends Tryastsyn tumbling to the mat! The Gaul takes a step backwards and waves Tryastsyn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Eugeniy Tryastsyn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gaul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Gaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Gaul is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Tryastsyn does it's job there.
A cross from Tryastsyn lands.
The Gaul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tryastsyn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryastsyn lands a nice short elbow.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of The Gaul's head.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of The Gaul's head.
Tryastsyn prevents The Gaul from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Tryastsyn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tryastsyn trying to control the action but The Gaul is working from the bottom.
The Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn lands with a punch from half guard.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tryastsyn working the head and body with strikes.
Tryastsyn thows a huge punch but The Gaul dodges it nicely.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks The Gaul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Gaul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Gaul is rocked!
The Gaul gets back to full guard.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Gaul is still in real trouble! Can Tryastsyn finish him?
Tryastsyn cracks The Gaul with a solid left hand.
Tryastsyn stands up over The Gaul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tryastsyn postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! The Gaul covers up, he's hurt! Tryastsyn keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tryastsyn and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tryastsyn can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
A very excited looking Eugeniy Tryastsyn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 571 p4p, 944 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 91 p4p, 146 weight class). Averyanov's entrance music is Drago's Entrance Theme. A fine choice. Andrei Averyanov 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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennison lands in his opponent's guard.
Dennison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison cracks Averyanov with a solid left hand.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Averyanov keeps moving.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Averyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennison is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Dennison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Dennison 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.
Dennison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Dennison slips the punch.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Averyanov lands with a cross.
Dennison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Dennison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov is trying to stand up here but Dennison is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Averyanov's coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Averyanov taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off looking to stand but Dennison dives back in and keeps control.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Averyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Dennison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dennison lands a couple of digs.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Averyanov dodges the ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Averyanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averyanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Dennison dominates the positioning.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
Dennison working the strikes but Averyanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Averyanov is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Averyanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison lands with an uppercut that bounces Averyanov off the cage and back into range.
Dennison shoots in but Averyanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Averyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Dennison avoids it.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averyanov tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averyanov to the ground. Averyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averyanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Dennison.
Nice body punch from Dennison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Dennison.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Dennison avoids it well.
Jab from Dennison.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Averyanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison passes to side control.
Averyanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Averyanov is avoiding damage well.
Dennison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
The strikes coming from Dennison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Averyanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennison is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Averyanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Averyanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennison.
Averyanov is pushing Dennison's head away, looking to escape. Dennison manages to hold on to the position though.
Dick Dennison 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.
An elbow from Dennison crashes against the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison feints and as Averyanov raises his hands in defense, Dennison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averyanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison scores with a decent looking hook.
Averyanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennison.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averyanov as he avoids it easily.
Dennison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison shoots for a double leg takedown but Averyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dennison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Averyanov swivels and escapes.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Dennison catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Dennison misses.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Dennison lands with an overhand left.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Averyanov sprawls well. Averyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennison gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averyanov is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Averyanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dennison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Dennison ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Averyanov moves forwards but Dennison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Averyanov looks to land a left hand but Dennison moved out of range nicely.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dennison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennison off to one side.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennison 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vino Selvatico (ranked 680 p4p, 445 weight class) and Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 96 p4p, 64 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selvatico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Selvatico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Selvatico.
Selvatico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bizihwaile crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Selvatico - the referee stops the clock and Bizihwaile gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Selvatico. Bizihwaile manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the leg kick from Selvatico.
We've been informed that Bizihwaile 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.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Selvatico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile throws a fast counter high kick but Selvatico manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Selvatico misses.
Selvatico throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Selvatico misses with the combination.
Selvatico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Selvatico tries to land a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Selvatico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Selvatico swinging wildly here.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Selvatico throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Selvatico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries a quick counter leg kick but Selvatico is wise to it.
Selvatico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Selvatico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Selvatico misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Selvatico takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Selvatico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bizihwaile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Selvatico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Selvatico wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaile is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Selvatico moves forwards but Bizihwaile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Selvatico misses its target.
Selvatico scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Selvatico is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile walks into a jab.
Selvatico throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Selvatico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico misses the jab.
Selvatico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Selvatico.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Selvatico scores with a head kick.
Bizihwaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Selvatico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizihwaile backs up against the cage.
Selvatico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selvatico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Selvatico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selvatico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selvatico.
Selvatico tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Selvatico scores with a jab to the head.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vino Selvatico is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvatico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Bizihwaile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
A nice side step and Bizihwaile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Selvatico misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick
and Selvatico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bizihwaile's knee momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bizihwaile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Selvatico has got the better of the exchanges.
Selvatico throws a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Selvatico throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Selvaticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Selvatico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Selvatico lands but Bizihwaile takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Selvatico takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Selvatico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaile scores with a push kick.
Selvatico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Selvatico misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico scores with a decent looking hook.
Selvatico throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selvatico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Selvatico on the side of the head.
Selvatico gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick.
Selvatico is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Selvatico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Selvatico misses
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile tries to move into range but Selvatico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Selvatico throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Selvatico.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Selvatico.
Nice cross by Selvatico.
Selvatico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Selvatico delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Selvatico - that will leave a mark!
Selvatico connects with a crisp jab.
Selvatico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Selvatico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Selvatico finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Selvatico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it well.
Bizihwaile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Selvatico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Selvatico misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Selvatico tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selvatico pushes Bizihwaile away with a front kick.
Selvatico tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it.
Bizihwaile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Selvatico scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvatico throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaile. That snapped Selvatico's head back.
Selvatico tries to land a front kick but Bizihwaile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Selvatico throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selvatico slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaile.
Selvatico lands with a slapping head kick.
Selvatico throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Selvatico scores with a push kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Selvatico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaile only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile lands a big head kick that sends Selvatico tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaile takes a step backwards and waves Selvatico back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Selvatico is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Selvatico!
Oh Selvatico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Selvatico misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Selvatico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bizihwaile misses with a left hand
and Selvatico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaile thinking.
Bizihwaile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Selvatico connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Selvatico throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaile's leg but Bizihwaile calmly moves out of range.
Selvatico seems to have got his legs back now.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selvatico appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaile has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Selvatico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Selvatico finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
Selvatico misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Selvatico as he connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Bizihwaile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Selvatico throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
Selvatico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Selvatico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vino Selvatico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Selvatico throws a body shot but no joy.
Selvatico scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Selvatico.
Selvatico throws a head kick but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Selvatico ducked under it nicely.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Selvatico throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vino Selvatico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Selvatico 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vino Selvatico!
Vino Selvatico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Penkosip Bizihwaile stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lee (ranked 182 p4p, 522 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 22 p4p, 68 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee moves out of range as Ape strikes.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ape lands a high kick!
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Ape throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ape.
Ape tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Ape is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Ape cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Ape 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.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Ape connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a head shot.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Ape lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ape looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Lee settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ape counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves away from the strike by Ape.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ape.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee is looking to wear down Ape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Ape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Ape coming out on top.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a body kick that stops Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Lee throws a hook but Ape blocks it.
Lee takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee scores with a hook.
Ape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Ape flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ape throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape slips under a jab.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ape tries to clinch up.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Ape avoided it.
Ape wants to clinch.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ape misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
Ape tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Ape moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
Ape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Ape misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape throws a big counter head kick but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Ape dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee cracks Ape with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick lands for Ape.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Ape misses.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Ape.
Ape avoids the head kick by Lee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ape just manages to avoid it.
Ape throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
A good leg kick by Ape.
That kick from Ape tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ape.
Ape throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ape thumps Lee with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ape.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Ape lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ape, as that shot connected.
Ape tries to clinch up.
Ape misses with a hook
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Ape 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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.
Lee swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Lee with a jab.
Ape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ape.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A low kick from Ape is predictable there
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Ape.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee slips a jab from Ape.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Ape checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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!
Lee connects with a jab.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ape.
Ape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ape paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee misses the jab.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Good exchange - Ape coming out on top.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Lee throws a hook but Ape blocks it.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Ape takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Lee defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Ape moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ape slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee connects with a body shot.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ape's head.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
A determined Jimmy Lee 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 94 p4p, 107 weight class) and Kaki Mountain (ranked 10 p4p, 13 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 15 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain avoids the body shot from Bates.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Jab by Bates.
Bates misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bates takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Mountain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mountain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Mountain.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Mountain digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mountain.
Mountain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bates won't allow it.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mountain.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Bates lands a left hand.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mountain.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain taking a breather.
Mountain lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
Bates blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mountain regains guard immediately.
Bates prevents Mountain from getting back to his feet.
Mountain is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Mountain is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
Bates is stalling in the full guard.
Bates trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Bates is standing up over Mountain. Mountain looks to escape but Bates dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is trying to buck Bates off.
Mountain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bates with the ground and pound but Mountain regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mountain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mountain gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bates throws a big elbow that misses.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bates lands with an overhand left.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Mountain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Bates digs a right hand into Mountain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mountain's gas tank.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is working an open guard so Mountain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mountain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain slips under a jab from Bates.
Mountain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bates tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mountain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bates punishes Mountain's body with a nice straight punch.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Bates with a poor takedown
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Bates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good shot there by Mountain.
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!
Bates scores with a jab.
Bates throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bates scores with a nice head shot.
Bates misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with an outside leg kick.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Mountain pushes him off.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Nice shot lands for Bates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates backing away here, and Mountain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bates stalks Mountain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mountain's face. Mountain staggers backwards, shaken.
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Mountain seems unphased.
Bates takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Mountain pushes him off.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain stalling in the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates being controlled against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mountain tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Mountain pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates throws a leg kick
and Mountain finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bates throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain slips under a jab from Bates.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Bates swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates is rocked!
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mountain's waist but Mountain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
Mountain throws a fast counter high kick but Bates manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Armad Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bates! Mountain lets Bates back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a big right hand! Oh Bates is in trouble here! Mountain follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaki Mountain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haise Sasaki (ranked 97 p4p, 226 weight class) and Mike Boomer (ranked 15 p4p, 35 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haise Sasaki !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomer throws a big shot that misses.
Mike Boomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasaki .
It appears Sasaki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boomer throws a head kick that misses.
Boomer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Sasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boomer is out of range and Sasaki settles back down.
Boomer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boomer walks into a left hand.
Boomer moves into the clinch successfully.
Boomer blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Boomer fails to land.
Sasaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sasaki is struggling to control the position.
Boomer missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boomer.
Sasaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boomer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sasaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boomer avoids the elbow strike from Sasaki , against the cage.
Sasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Boomer.
Sasaki lands an uppercut.
Boomer prevents a body shot from Sasaki .
Boomer avoids the elbow strike from Sasaki , against the cage.
Sasaki cracks Boomer with a nice body shot.
A short left from Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sasaki pushes Boomer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boomer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boomer.
Sasaki tries to work over Boomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Sasaki drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Boomer is holding on for dear life.
Boomer is rocked!
It looks like Mike Boomer has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki prevents Boomer from improving his position.
Boomer is still in real trouble! Can Sasaki finish him?
Boomer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sasaki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sasaki 's back!
Boomer seems to have recovered his senses.
Sasaki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boomer is trying to control but Sasaki is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boomer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boomer tries to control but Sasaki wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomer controlling from mount.
Boomer avoids the attempt from Sasaki to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boomer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boomer is trying to control. Sasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boomer prevents Sasaki from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Boomer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sasaki pushes Boomer away with a front kick.
Boomer connects with a leg kick.
Boomer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sasaki and Boomer goes tumbling to the canvas! Sasaki follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sasaki stands up out of the half guard.
Sasaki tried to score with a low kick but Boomer checks it.
Sasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Boomer.
Haise Sasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Boomer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sasaki .
Sasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boomer moves out of range of the leg kick from Sasaki .
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boomer can do to turn this around?
Sasaki tries to land a leg kick but Boomer saw it coming and moves away.
Boomer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki lands an elbow inside that Boomer shrugs off.
Haise Sasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sasaki breaks the clinch.
Boomer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boomer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boomer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sasaki 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.
Sasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boomer.
Sasaki takes one to the chin there.
Boomer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sasaki .
Sasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boomer.
Boomer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Boomer tenderised Sasaki 's leg. Sasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Sasaki throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Boomer's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sasaki lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki retains his heavyweight title!
Haise Sasaki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.
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