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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 2814 p4p, 1651 weight class) and Huena Ajuricaba (ranked 337 p4p, 221 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Television - Marquee Moon. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huena Ajuricaba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith misses with the body kick
letting Ajuricaba counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Ajuricaba's front leg with a kick but Ajuricaba checks it.
Ajuricaba is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajuricaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Ajuricaba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith misses the body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thuds a left hand into Ajuricaba's body.
Ajuricaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Ajuricaba 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!
Ajuricaba throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings for the body but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Ajuricaba tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith is looking to wear down Ajuricaba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ajuricaba tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Ajuricaba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ajuricaba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Ajuricaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ajuricaba throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands a head kick. Ajuricaba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Ajuricaba is trying to counter with his kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ajuricaba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ajuricaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Ajuricaba counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Smith! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ajuricaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huena Ajuricaba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 1764 p4p, 1939 weight class) and Andre Hackl (ranked 232 p4p, 245 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hackl!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackl.
Hackl needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackl misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Hackl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hackl circles away.
Hackl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Hackl saw that one coming.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hackl counter with a right hand.
Hackl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackl misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a body punch but Hackl moves out of range.
Hackl punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hackl counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright thuds a left hand into Hackl's body.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackl misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright feints a jab promting Hackl to slip. Wright then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hackl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Hackl sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hackl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackl jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hackl manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Hackl.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright prevents Hackl from getting back to his feet.
Wright advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackl is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright tries to advance to mount but Hackl denies him.
Wright has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hackl defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackl doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hackl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hackl working to try and regain half guard.
Wright landing strikes from the mount and Hackl is in trouble!
Wright looking to finish with strikes here!
Hackl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright is trying to control here but Hackl has managed to regain half guard.
Hackl wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hackl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Hackl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright tests Hackl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackl misses with a shot to the body
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright misses with a right hand
enabling Hackl to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hackl as Wright shoots in.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hackl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl misses with a looping right.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackl is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to pass the guard but Hackl defending well.
Wright is stalling here. Hackl is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hackl has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wright gets back to half guard.
Hackl is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Hackl wants to pass the guard but Wright is defending well.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to sweep here but Hackl controlling him for the moment.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hackl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to control the position but Hackl postures up.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hackl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Hackl from controlling successfully.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Hackl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hackl preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright misses the body punch
and Hackl counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hackl's guard.
Hackl wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wright manages to pass to side control.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackl can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wright misses with a combination
and Hackl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackl.
A little jabbing left from Hackl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackl. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackl lands with a right hand.
Hackl throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hackl on his heels. He'll look to pass Hackl's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackl defends well.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Time To Fight Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andre Hackl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright looking for a triangle here. Hackl is fighting it but it looks tight! Wright pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hackl is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raykuza Maui (ranked 1527 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 79 p4p, 106 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Maui displaying some good clinch control by pressing Republic up against the cage.
A short right from Maui.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic is leaning against Maui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Republic.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head.
Maui misses with a body punch.
Republic lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maui.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Republic on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maui misses with some punches.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic moves into range and clinches up with Maui.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Republic lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic misses with some punches.
Maui lands with a right to the head.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Republic pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maui working aggressively here.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Republic throws an elbow that misses.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maui.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maui or not.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maui is working Republic over against the cage.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Maui.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Maui working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Republic - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maui lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Republic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Maui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Republic has him pressed against the cage.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic rushes Maui and presses him up against the cage.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maui wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Maui shakes him off and moves away.
Maui shoots for a double leg takedown but Republic sprawls well. He's pushed Maui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Republic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maui is looking to clinch but Republic is avoiding it.
Maui wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Republic thinks about the counter body kick.
Maui is looking to clinch.
Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Maui pushes him away.
Maui doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maui misses with a low kick.
Republic instigates a clinch.
Maui lands an uppercut.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic keeps control of Maui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Republic looking to throw knees to the head but Maui is blocking nicely.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Republic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maui tries to clinch but Republic moves out of range.
Maui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Republic. Republic obviously looking to wear him down.
Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maui blocks the elbow strike.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Republic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Republic wants to counter the offense by Maui and move into the clinch position.
Maui tries to clinch up.
Republic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Republic clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maui blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
A short right from Republic.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage.
Republic misses with some punches.
Clinched against the cage, Republic lands a big elbow that drops Maui! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Maui is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Republic!
Banana Republic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Christ (ranked 1395 p4p, 2656 weight class) and Roman Kos (ranked 186 p4p, 323 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos moves away from the strike by Christ.
Kos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Kos connects with the punch.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Kos ducks down to avoid it.
Christ throws a jab when Kos was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
As Christ backs off Kos throws a huge counter combo but Christ manages to avoid it all.
Kos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kos throws a push kick but Christ slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Kos motions for Christ to come forward. Kos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Kos throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Christ tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kos scores with a nice strike.
Christ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kos scores with a nice strike.
Christ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
 It looks like Roman Kos has been cut.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Kos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kos throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kos misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kos throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Kos connects with a single shot there.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kos missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kos misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kos, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps Kos's head back.
Kos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
 Kos is rocked!
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kos off his feet! Kos tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Christ!
A very excited looking Johan Christ 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 449 p4p, 421 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 70 p4p, 68 weight class). Castellana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Good night. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellana.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Tonon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Castellana throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castellana lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon has managed to clinch.
Castellana looking to stall.
Tonon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Tonon controls the action.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana scores with a hook.
Castellana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castellana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Castellana counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon lands with a straight right. Castellana didn't see that one coming.
Tonon scores with a body shot.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Castellana pushes him off.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana drives through and clinches with Tonon against the cage.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon stops Castellana from standing up.
Castellana pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
Nice takedown defense from Castellana. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonon lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Tonon scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castellana did well to prevent Tonon getting side control.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Castellana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castellana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castellana is looking to escape.
Tonon slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonon trying to advance position but Castellana counters by regaining guard.
Castellana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon lands a nice shot that snaps Castellana's head back.
Castellana clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonon.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellana wants to break free but Tonon has control.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Tonon.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonon pushes Castellana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castellana as Tonon tries to tie him up.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tonon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castellana finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonon's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Tonon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castellana half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tonon looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Castellana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellana continues to drive forward.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonon, as that shot connected.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonon looking to score a takedown here. Castellana is defending well but Tonon drives through and ends up in Castellana's guard.
Tonon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonon stops Castellana from standing up.
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Tonon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castellana's guard.
Castellana pushes Tonon off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Tonon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Tonon is breathing heavily.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana counters with a left and a right that stings Tonon.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Tonon looks to move away, Castellana throws a big counter combo but Tonon just gets out of the way.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Tonon tries to bum rush Castellana with a series of wild strikes but Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
A big right from Castellana misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tonon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellana circles away quickly and effectively.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castellana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castellana to score with a decent uppercut.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castellana throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Tonon jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Tonon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonon. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonon tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Tonon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Castellana gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonon punishes Castellana's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Tonon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonon takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castellana defends it nicely.
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Castellana lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tonon does no damage.
Tonon throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Tonon throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Tonon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Tonon swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonon misses.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana lands a jab to Tonon's midsection.
Tonon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castellana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon 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.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tonon works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Tonon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon misses with a looping right.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Castellana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonon's sensitive parts.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Tonon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon slips under a jab from Castellana.
Tonon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Tonon lands a head shot.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castellana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonon scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonon swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Castellana.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castellana defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Castellana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonon off the cage and back into range.
Tonon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castellana. Castellana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castellana 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.
Tonon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana throws a combination. Tonon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tonon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonon throws a sloppy body shot
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonon misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tonon tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castellana clinches up with Tonon and pushes him back against the cage.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Tonon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castellana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Tonon.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonon's elbow.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Castellana taking a breather.
Tonon misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castellana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tonon up against the cage.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Tonon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellana 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
A very excited looking Gianni Castellana 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 263 p4p, 232 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 41 p4p, 38 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Cruel World- Willie Nelson. Krawlee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Krawlee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Hatfield 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.
Nice takedown defense from Hatfield. No joy for Krawlee on that attempt.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Krawlee avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Krawlee checks it
and Krawlee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawlee misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Krawlee defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krawlee.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krawlee slips a jab from Hatfield.
Krawlee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Krawlee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield lunges at Krawlee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krawlee's hand.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Krawlee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Krawlee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krawlee.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Krawlee.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Krawlee didn't see that one coming.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Krawlee's shoulder, as Krawlee tries to avoid the shot.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Krawlee moves away and avoids it.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Krawlee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Krawlee looks for a takedown but Hatfield sprawls well.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krawlee staying out of range there.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws a hook but Krawlee blocks it.
Krawlee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krawlee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatfield to the ground. Krawlee is now in Hatfield's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is keeping the position.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Krawlee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is pushing down on Hatfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Krawlee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up but Krawlee is controlling him
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Hatfield defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hatfield is just riding it out for now. Krawlee eventually gives up the hold.
Hatfield has one foot on Krawlee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krawlee sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krawlee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krawlee, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Krawlee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
A big right from Krawlee misses.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krawlee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krawlee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krawlee digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawlee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
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 Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krawlee checks a leg kick.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Hatfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Krawlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Hatfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield lands a jab to Krawlee's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee misses with a left hand
and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krawlee swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Krawlee off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Krawlee's legs.
A leg kick checked by Krawlee.
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krawlees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krawlee misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krawlee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Krawlee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
letting Krawlee counter with a right hand.
Krawlee slips a jab from Hatfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield tries to move into range but Krawlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krawlee.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Krawlee takes one to the side of the head.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Jab from Hatfield.
Krawlee checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Krawlee misses.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Krawlee misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Krawlee moves out of range easily.
Krawlee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Hatfield.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Krawlee ducks under and follows up with a left that Krawlee also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Krawlee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krawlee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Krawlee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee connects with a body shot that sends Hatfield's belly button to the back.
Krawlee moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hatfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Krawlee seems unphased.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Hatfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krawlee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krawlee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hatfield throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hatfield!
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Krawlee down.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Krawlee misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield slips a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Krawlee misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
A jab from Krawlee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Krawlee moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krawlee drops his hands momentarily and Hatfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Krawlee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Hatfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krawlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Krawlee down.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Hatfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krawlee throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Krawlee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Nice shot lands for Hatfield.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krawlee.
Krawlee avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krawlee's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
Krawlee throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Hatfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krawlee, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield throws a combination. Krawlee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Krawlee takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krawlee moves away.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Hatfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hatfield feints a jab promting Krawlee to slip. Hatfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krawlee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krawlee just manages to avoid it.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee misses with a straight left.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krawlee back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
A very excited looking Riley Hatfield 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 1182 p4p, 443 weight class) and Oscar Gustafsson (ranked 136 p4p, 60 weight class). Masunwendinghamar comes to the cage accompanied by What You Gonna Do. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masunwendinghamar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustafsson 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.
Masunwendinghamar throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Masunwendinghamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gustafsson moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Masunwendinghamar jumps guard.
Gustafsson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson postures up in Masunwendinghamar's guard and throws a big left but Masunwendinghamar blocks it.
Masunwendinghamar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position.
Gustafsson won't allow Masunwendinghamar to sweep him here.
Masunwendinghamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustafsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustafsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masunwendinghamar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gustafsson pulls Masunwendinghamar in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masunwendinghamar wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Masunwendinghamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masunwendinghamar looking to pass the guard.
Masunwendinghamar throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masunwendinghamar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Masunwendinghamar.
A big right from Masunwendinghamar misses.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
A jab lands there for Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a sloppy right hand. Gustafsson should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Masunwendinghamar misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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!
Masunwendinghamar tries to pull guard but Gustafsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
Masunwendinghamar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Masunwendinghamar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masunwendinghamar keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masunwendinghamar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Masunwendinghamar looking to control.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Masunwendinghamar keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tau Masunwendinghamar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Masunwendinghamar does no damage.
Masunwendinghamar backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Masunwendinghamar looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar walks into a stiff left hand from Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Gustafsson.
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson with a hook.
Masunwendinghamar connects with a body shot.
Masunwendinghamar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch but Masunwendinghamar is avoiding it.
Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masunwendinghamar somewhat.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Masunwendinghamar backs off Gustafsson throws a huge counter combo but Masunwendinghamar manages to avoid it all.
Masunwendinghamar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Masunwendinghamar down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Masunwendinghamar circles away.
Tau Masunwendinghamar is winning the standup battle so far.
Masunwendinghamar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masunwendinghamar avoids a kick to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson moves into range and clinches up with Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar can't get the takedown.
Masunwendinghamar is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tau Masunwendinghamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masunwendinghamar looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masunwendinghamar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Gustafsson stalling against the cage.
Masunwendinghamar tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to work over Masunwendinghamar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustafsson stalling the fight.
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!
Masunwendinghamar is looking for a takedown.
Masunwendinghamar fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masunwendinghamar backwards.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Gustafsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Masunwendinghamar tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masunwendinghamar backwards.
Gustafsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustafsson gets through Masunwendinghamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson just leaning against Masunwendinghamar, taking a breather.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masunwendinghamar backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustafsson slows down the pace here.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masunwendinghamar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustafsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masunwendinghamar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Masunwendinghamar throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masunwendinghamar.
Gustafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masunwendinghamar dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Masunwendinghamar's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masunwendinghamar takes one to the chin there.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Masunwendinghamar avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustafsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gustafsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masunwendinghamar has his takedown stuffed
and Gustafsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masunwendinghamar's knee momentarily.
Gustafsson lands a jab to the nose.
Masunwendinghamar throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson gets through Masunwendinghamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson stalls.
Gustafsson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tau Masunwendinghamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masunwendinghamar jumps guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Masunwendinghamar goes for a takedown attempt but Gustafsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gustafsson scores with the left hand. Masunwendinghamar knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson punishes Masunwendinghamar's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masunwendinghamar.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Masunwendinghamar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustafsson drives through and clinches with Masunwendinghamar against the cage.
Gustafsson is leaning against Masunwendinghamar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Masunwendinghamar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masunwendinghamar wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
Gustafsson has Masunwendinghamar pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Gustafsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masunwendinghamar wants a takedown.
Gustafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson pushes Masunwendinghamar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson stalls.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to work over Masunwendinghamar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masunwendinghamar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Masunwendinghamar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masunwendinghamar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masunwendinghamar takes one on the button.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masunwendinghamar.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafsson thumps Masunwendinghamar with a low kick.
Masunwendinghamar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masunwendinghamar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustafsson connects with a right hand. Masunwendinghamar shakes it off.
Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustafsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masunwendinghamar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Masunwendinghamar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gustafsson cracks Masunwendinghamar with a right hand to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gustafsson.
Masunwendinghamar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Masunwendinghamar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masunwendinghamar misses with a few strikes there.
Masunwendinghamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masunwendinghamar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masunwendinghamar swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Masunwendinghamar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
A big left from Masunwendinghamar misses.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Masunwendinghamar strikes.
Gustafsson works Masunwendinghamar's body with a nice hook.
Gustafsson keeps Masunwendinghamar at a distance using the push kick.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Masunwendinghamar down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustafsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
A relieved looking Oscar Gustafsson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 24 p4p, 479 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 4 p4p, 72 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reedtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killer moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reedtz has him pressed against the cage.
Reedtz blocking some punches.
Killer stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Killer to work.
The crowd are getting on Killer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Reedtz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reedtz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reedtz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reedtz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reedtz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Killer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz controlling the pace for now.
Killer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reedtz controlling the position easily from mount.
Reedtz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reedtz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to hold on but Reedtz pushes him away.
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reedtz avoids the attempt from Killer to control.
Reedtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reedtz landing strikes from the mount and Killer is in trouble!
Killer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz with good strikes from the mount here!
Killer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Killer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reedtz.
Killer tries to reverse the position but Reedtz maintains control.
Reedtz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reedtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killer tries to hold on but Reedtz postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reedtz scores with a takedown into Killer's guard.
Reedtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killer can't keep his opponent in guard - Reedtz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killer is in trouble now - Reedtz has advanced to mount!
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reedtz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Killer's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz looking to finish Killer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killer!
Reedtz avoids the attempt from Killer to control.
Reedtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Reedtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Reedtz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reedtz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reedtz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Killer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reedtz working the ground and pound effectively.
Reedtz controlling from mount.
Killer is desperately trying to improve his position but Reedtz has a good base and remains in mount.
Reedtz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Killer's face.
Reedtz controlling the pace for now.
Killer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz cracks Killer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reedtz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killer hang on?
Reedtz lands with some strikes.
Reedtz content just to control the position here.
Killer is trying desperately to improve position.
Reedtz content just to control the position here.
Reedtz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz content just to control the position here.
Reedtz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reedtz landing punches.
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz breaks from Killer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reedtz landing strikes from the mount and Killer is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reedtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reedtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Reedtz attempts a counter takedown but Killer avoids it well and moves away.
Killer throws a combination that misses
and Reedtz counters with a single leg into guard. Killer didn't expect that.
Reedtz postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
Reedtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reedtz preventing the sweep.
Reedtz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reedtz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reedtz swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reedtz misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking hook.
Reedtz throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killer quickly recovers to half guard.
Reedtz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reedtz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killer sees it coming and defends easily.
Reedtz trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reedtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reedtz is trying for a kimura here. Killer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reedtz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz retains his lightweight title!
Rasmus Reedtz very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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