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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 2042 p4p, 2086 weight class) and Ali Dixon (ranked 258 p4p, 263 weight class). McConnell comes to the cage accompanied by Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe. Ali Dixon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
McConnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McConnell tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McConnell slips a jab from Dixon.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell lands with a nice combination. Dixon backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target.
Dixon avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon misses with an uppercut
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.
 Dixon is rocked!
McConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
Dixon misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dixon! McConnell lets Dixon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon thuds his right hand into McConnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McConnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Dixon throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by McConnell.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Dixon throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConnell lands with a shot to the body.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
Dixon looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dixon! McConnell lets Dixon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Dixon badly! McConnell follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Dixon out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as McConnell finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 1638 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 223 p4p, 146 weight class). River comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gabon National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Guy River is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
 It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
River works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a front kick.
River misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
River misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
 Barbosa is rocked!
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
River lands a big right hand that sends Barbosa crashing to the mat! River stays standing though and waves Barbosa back to his feet!
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Barbosa out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy River!
A very excited looking Guy River 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.
Daniel Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to White Jr, I fought hard to be champion and will keep fighting hard to get back and get my title. Back to the gym, I’d like to fight again soon... '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 1486 p4p, 896 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 136 p4p, 83 weight class). Fortay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Choice Is Yours. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortay's head.
Fuguego shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fuguego there.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Fortay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay moves into full guard.
Fuguego passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuguego is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fortay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fortay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuguego's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fortay manages to get to full guard.
Fortay looking to control.
That's two 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.
Fortay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuguego slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fuguego there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuguego working the head and body with strikes.
Fortay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is looking to improve his position.
Fortay is working hard here to advance position.
Fuguego lands with a punch from half guard.
Fortay gets full guard.
Fuguego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortay is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fortay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuguego content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuguego passes into half guard.
Fuguego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuguego lands with a punch from half guard.
Fuguego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fortay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuguego.
Fuguego looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fuguego drives through with a takedown into Fortay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuguego passes Fortay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuguego is working for a kimura but Fortay is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuguego passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortay!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay tries to reverse the position but Fuguego maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fortay has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fortay wants to hold on but Fuguego pushes him away.
Fuguego lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fuguego raining down shots from the mount!
Fuguego wants to control the pace but Fortay is squirming around nicely.
Fortay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fuguego working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fortay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuguego.
Fuguego wants to control but Fortay is keeping him busy.
Fortay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuguego.
Fuguego missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortay trying to hold on to Fuguego's head to control him but Fuguego postures up.
Fuguego passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortay!
Fuguego landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego with the ground and pound from mount.
Fortay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fortay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fuguego has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fortay's face.
Fuguego controlling the pace for now.
Fuguego scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fortay?
Fuguego controlling from the full mount.
Fuguego lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuguego is stalling here but it's allowed Fortay to get half guard.
Fuguego is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortay defends it well.
Fuguego is working for a kimura but Fortay is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay is looking to control Fuguego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortay avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Fuguego slips the punch.
Fortay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuguego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for Fuguego.
Fortay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fuguego was covering up waiting for the punch and Fortay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fortay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuguego is keeping the position for now.
Fuguego keeping moving, preventing Fortay from controlling successfully.
Fuguego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuguego escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego keeping full guard, as Fortay tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuguego is on top in guard.
Fortay keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
Fuguego with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fuguego lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fortay's head.
Fuguego content to stall in guard here.
Fuguego landing with the ground and pound.
Fortay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuguego is aware though and is defending well.
Fuguego postures up in Fortay's guard and throws a big left but Fortay blocks it.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuguego working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortay's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fortay's head.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fuguego content to stall in guard here.
Fuguego cracks Fortay with a solid left hand.
Fuguego wants to control from the top but Fortay keeps moving.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuguego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuguego lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuguego makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fortay looking to control.
Fortay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuguego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuguego moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alphonse Fuguego.
I've got Fuguego winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
A relieved looking Alphonse Fuguego 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikail Spartakov (ranked 1202 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 52 p4p, 111 weight class). Thulani comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zara - Sojaboy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikail Spartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thulani takes a swing at Spartakov's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Spartakov misses the target.
Spartakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spartakov under the eye.
It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Thulani looks to land a right hand but Spartakov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spartakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thulani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thulani staying out of range there.
Thulani blocks a jab.
Thulani throws out a loose jab but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Spartakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Spartakov misses.
Spartakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani.
As Thulani backs away, Spartakov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thulani scores with a nice strike.
Thulani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thulani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartakov moves away.
Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartakov throws a hook to the side of Thulani's head but Thulani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartakov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thulani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Thulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikail Spartakov's cut is getting worse.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thulani misses with a hook. Spartakov ducked under it nicely.
Spartakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spartakov throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily.
Spartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartakov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spartakov throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani drops Spartakov with a beautiful combination! Spartakov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thulani is looking for the KO!
Spartakov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thulani cracks Spartakov with a left hook right on the temple and Spartakov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thulani lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Spartakov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani!
A very excited looking Mandlenkosi Thulani 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.
Mikail Spartakov was interviewed post fight and said 'Born in Belarus, raised in Moscow, training in New York. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 476 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 27 p4p, 48 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala works the jab nicely.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala 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.
Lovanov takes a swing at Batirovenkekikala's ribcage but misses.
Batirovenkekikala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batirovenkekikalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand but Lovanov is controlling the position.
Batirovenkekikala keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Batirovenkekikala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov postures up in Batirovenkekikala's guard and throws a big left but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Batirovenkekikala's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lovanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lovanov is in close to Batirovenkekikala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov pushing down on Batirovenkekikala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lovanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirovenkekikala keeps working.
Batirovenkekikala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up here but Lovanov is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov digs a good hook to Batirovenkekikala's body.
Lovanov throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Batirovenkekikala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Lovanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batirovenkekikala can do to turn this around?
A combination from Lovanov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Lovanov moves into the clinch.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batirovenkekikala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lovanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lovanov has picked Batirovenkekikala up - he's going for a ride! Lovanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov working over Batirovenkekikala with some ground and pound. Batirovenkekikala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Batirovenkekikala pushes Lovanov off looking to stand but Lovanov dives back in and keeps control.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lovanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov not doing much here.
Lovanov'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov is trying to control. Batirovenkekikala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov trying to control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batirovenkekikala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lovanov postures up in Batirovenkekikala's guard and throws a big left but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Batirovenkekikala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Lovanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lovanov throws a one two combo.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala sprawls and moves away.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend but Lovanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovanov lands a nice short elbow.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov wants to control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him busy.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovanov trying to control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away.
Lovanov throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to improve his position.
Lovanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batirovenkekikala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov with the ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand back up but Lovanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Batirovenkekikala.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovanov lands a nice short elbow.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Batirovenkekikala's hands, connecting with Batirovenkekikala's forehead.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Batirovenkekikala is rocked!
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batirovenkekikala is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Batirovenkekikala is looking to escape.
Batirovenkekikala seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lovanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirovenkekikala keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lovanov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 351 p4p, 1023 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 47 p4p, 142 weight class). Buster Glover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lathem McGuire's chin.
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire checks a low kick from Glover.
Glover throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Glover was not able to check.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Glover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glover down.
McGuire throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
McGuire stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glover lands with a good body shot.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Glover had a free shot at his head there.
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire is rocked!
and Glover counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McGuire! He's just covering up as Glover starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, New Standard ($50 160q products) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 95 p4p, 373 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 9 p4p, 31 weight class). Odin Markkanen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to New Breed One's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One stalks Markkanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markkanen's face. Markkanen staggers backwards, shaken.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Markkanen stuffs the takedown.
One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markkanen's waist but Markkanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing One off to one side.
Markkanen throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Markkanen was covering up waiting for the punch and One finishes the takedown easily into guard.
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
One has control of Markkanen's left arm, preventing Markkanen from doing any damage.
One trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control.
One is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Markkanen misses with the ground and pound.
One is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markkanen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
One manages to regain half guard. Good work.
One looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markkanen passes into side control!
Markkanen 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.
One struggling a bit here.
One looks to move to half guard but instead Markkanen has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Markkanen avoids the attempt from One to control.
One is working to get back to half guard.
Markkanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
One can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
One slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
One looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Markkanen there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markkanen passes into side control!
One manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Markkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
One wants to control but Markkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One is looking to improve his position.
One is doing well to control the position and prevent Markkanen from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markkanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
One is looking to improve his position but Markkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Markkanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
One sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One wants to control but Markkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One is not content to let Markkanen control the position.
One actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
One moves in looking to clinch but Markkanen pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
One scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen takes one to the chin there.
One fails to land the takedown.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen gets caught napping as One dives in and scores a takedown. Markkanen manages to retain guard.
Markkanen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Markkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One seems keen to control Markkanen's posture.
Markkanen trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One controls Markkanen momentarily but Markkanen frees himself.
One has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markkanen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for One.
Markkanen gets to mount! One was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
One is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
One is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markkanen working the ground and pound effectively.
One tries to hold on but Markkanen postures up.
One is looking to improve his position but Markkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
One felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
One sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
One tries to roll over but Markkanen keeps him under control.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
Markkanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markkanen lands strikes from half guard.
One is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Markkanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markkanen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for One.
One is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markkanen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
One is trying to escape the mount.
Markkanen breaks from One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markkanen is landing with some decent strikes but One is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
One is rocked!
Markkanen trying to control but One is having none of it.
One is still in real trouble! Can Markkanen finish him?
Markkanen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles One limp body while Markkanen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 42 p4p, 184 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 30 weight class). Surianglek Sitsongrit has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit pushes Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez keeps control of Sitsongrit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Jaegerjaquez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaegerjaquez gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
A bit of stalling here from Jaegerjaquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaegerjaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaegerjaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaegerjaquez tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit 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.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit stuns Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaegerjaquez is able to avoid easily.
Jaegerjaquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaegerjaquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaegerjaquez circles away.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Jaegerjaquez into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaegerjaquez momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Jaegerjaquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaegerjaquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Jaegerjaquez moved away.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Jaegerjaquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace here.
Jaegerjaquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez looking to stall.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaegerjaquez tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a light punch inside.
Jaegerjaquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit presses Jaegerjaquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jaegerjaquez.
A frustrated look appears on Sitsongrit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Jaegerjaquez letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit pushes Jaegerjaquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Jaegerjaquez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaegerjaquez is able to avoid easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaegerjaquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaegerjaquez motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Jaegerjaquez 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.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Jaegerjaquez is avoiding it.
Jaegerjaquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Good work by Jaegerjaquez as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaegerjaquez scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jaegerjaquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Jaegerjaquez with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaegerjaquez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit clobbers Jaegerjaquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Jaegerjaquez pushes him off.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Jaegerjaquez up against the cage.
Sitsongrit presses Jaegerjaquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Jaegerjaquez away but Jaegerjaquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Sitsongrit works on Jaegerjaquez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit gets through Jaegerjaquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Jaegerjaquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Jaegerjaquez is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Jaegerjaquez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaegerjaquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Jaegerjaquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaegerjaquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaegerjaquez is able to avoid easily.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaegerjaquez blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit swinging wildly here.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaegerjaquez 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.
Jaegerjaquez dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaegerjaquez momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses
and Jaegerjaquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jaegerjaquez.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Jaegerjaquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a combination that misses
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Jaegerjaquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
And Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit has Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working Jaegerjaquez over against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaegerjaquez or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit presses Jaegerjaquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sitsongrit as Jaegerjaquez tries to tie him up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez avoiding damage.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 160 p4p, 157 weight class) and Karim Johnson (ranked 12 p4p, 10 weight class). Fleximario kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Funkmeister. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't say nuthin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Fleximario blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson 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.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Fleximario with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fleximario takes a step back to recover.
Fleximario lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fleximario lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Fleximario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Fleximario misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Johnson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Fleximario.
Johnson tries a low kick but Fleximario avoids it.
Fleximario feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Fleximario's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fleximario.
Johnson 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.
Fleximario stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fleximario walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson catches Fleximario with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Fleximario.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson clobbers Fleximario with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Fleximario as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a jab when Fleximario was well out of range.
Fleximario throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fleximario misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fleximario to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fleximario with a body shot.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Fleximario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fleximario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk Fleximario is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fleximario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleximario throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Fleximario swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range as Fleximario throws a body kick.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleximario connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick from Fleximario lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Fleximario sees coming a mile off.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson jabs Fleximario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson tries to move into range but Fleximario moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fleximario uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Fleximario counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fleximario cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fleximario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fleximario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Fleximario changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleximario misses the shot to the body.
Fleximario moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleximario looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson lands with a hook. Fleximario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fleximario looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Fleximario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Fleximario scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson lands with a straight right. Fleximario didn't see that one coming.
Fleximario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fleximario. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson digs a good hook to Fleximario's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Fleximario misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Fleximario moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Fleximario avoids it.
Fleximario throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fleximario misses.
Fleximario lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Fleximario.
Fleximario throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Fleximario connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a jab. Fleximario acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleximario, as that shot connected.
Fleximario feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Fleximario throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fleximario scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fleximario was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fleximario listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Fleximario steps away.
Fleximario takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fleximario throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Fleximario 's knee.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Fleximario sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fleximario is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk Fleximario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleximario 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Fleximario!
Our winner, Hawk Fleximario, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sullivan (ranked 40 p4p, 439 weight class) and Charles Tucker (ranked 9 p4p, 73 weight class). Tucker has chosen Faith of The Heart as his entrance music. Charles Tucker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tucker misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Sullivan.
Tucker throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sullivan throws a push kick but Tucker slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Sullivan lands a high kick!
It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tucker coming out on top.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Tucker 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.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick.
Tucker with a nice calf kick.
Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
Sullivan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Sullivan counters with a body kick.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Tucker tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
Sullivan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
Tucker throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Tucker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Tucker closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Sullivan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tucker tries to circle away but Sullivan has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tucker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sullivan is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Sullivan won't allow it.
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 Jack Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sullivan counters with a quick kick to the body but Tucker blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tucker to score with a decent uppercut.
Tucker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Sullivan tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Sullivan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sullivan is rocked!
Charles Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker pounces like a tiger and cracks Sullivan with a vicious hook! Sullivan is down but not out! Tucker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Tucker!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Tucker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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