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DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 3167 p4p, 3148 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 392 p4p, 390 weight class). McGraugh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CROM!!!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Corey McGraugh 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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has closed the distance and engaged McGraugh in a clinch.
Lee wants to break free but McGraugh has control.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but McGraugh is controlling him.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGraugh has him pressed against the cage.
McGraugh blocking some punches.
McGraugh takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee tries to break the clinch but McGraugh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and McGraugh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pushes McGraugh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGraugh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McGraugh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - McGraugh circles away.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee looks to throw the jab but McGraugh is out of range.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Lee.
McGraugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but McGraugh pushes him off.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraugh.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee looks to land a left hand but McGraugh moved out of range nicely.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee misses with an uppercut. McGraugh saw that one coming.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee tries to clinch but McGraugh moves out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
McGraugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGraugh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
McGraugh stands up from Lee's guard - McGraugh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee has managed to clinch.
McGraugh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGraugh manages to end up in side control.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGraugh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraugh.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGraugh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee wants to clinch.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee works McGraugh's body with a nice hook.
McGraugh moves out of range as Lee strikes.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee jabs at McGraugh's body.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corey McGraugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGraugh avoids the body shot from Lee.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
A big left from Lee misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and McGraugh moves out of range easily.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGraugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but McGraugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
McGraugh blocks a head kick by Lee.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Lee.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Bruce Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGraugh counters with a takedown into side control.
McGraugh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and McGraugh counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tries to escape but McGraugh is in control.
McGraugh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGraugh blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but McGraugh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGraugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Lee misses.
McGraugh keeps the fight on the outside.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee tries to clinch up but McGraugh circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee tries to clinch but McGraugh is having none of it.
McGraugh checks a leg kick.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but McGraugh pushes him off.
Lee throws out a loose jab but McGraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee looks to clinch
so McGraugh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGraugh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee throws out a loose jab but McGraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGraugh doesn't seem phased though.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee tries to clinch but McGraugh is having none of it.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a head kick.
McGraugh avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGraughs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws out a loose jab but McGraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraugh is just out of range.
A head kick by Lee misses
and McGraugh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McGraugh manages to mount him!
Lee tries to buck McGraugh off but he can't manage it.
McGraugh stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but McGraugh ducks down to avoid it.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee throws the left hand but McGraugh avoids the punch easily.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and McGraugh counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee is looking to stand up but McGraugh isn't so interested in that idea.
McGraugh stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraugh.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and McGraugh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGraugh.
McGraugh is standing up over Lee. Lee looks to escape but McGraugh dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is pushing McGraugh's head away, looking to escape. McGraugh manages to hold on to the position though.
McGraugh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lee throws a head kick but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGraugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee takes a swing at McGraugh's ribcage but misses.
Corey McGraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 2092 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 274 p4p, 265 weight class). Blaydes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Sunshine - White Zombie. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Tomoguchi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Tomoguchi moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes moves out of range as Tomoguchi strikes.
Tomoguchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaydes misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Tomoguchi misses.
Tomoguchi blocks a jab.
Tomoguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Tomoguchi 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.
Blaydes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Tomoguchi misses the jab.
Blaydes scores with a takedown into Tomoguchi's guard.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Tomoguchi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here.
Blaydes preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blaydes's guard.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomoguchi's guard.
Blaydes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Blaydes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomoguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomoguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Blaydes'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.
Blaydes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes stands and throws Tomoguchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tomoguchi gets back to half guard.
Tomoguchi wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blaydes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomoguchi's head.
Blaydes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Tomoguchi misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with a head kick.
Tomoguchi throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaydes misses the target.
Blaydes lands with a nice body kick.
Tomoguchi lands a jab to the head.
Blaydes lands a head kick. Tomoguchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tomoguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomoguchi closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaydes throws a jab when Tomoguchi was well out of range.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomoguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Blaydes is looking to counter punch.
Blaydes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tomoguchi quickly recovers to half guard.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaydes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tomoguchi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blaydes trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi trying to hold on to Blaydes's head to control him but Blaydes postures up.
Tomoguchi is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blaydes controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
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.
Blaydes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomoguchi throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Tomoguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaydes on the side of the head.
Tomoguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomoguchi is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Tomoguchi lands a nice shot that snaps Blaydes's head back.
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Tomoguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Tomoguchi misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Blaydes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomoguchi lands with a nice combination. Blaydes backs away looking to recover.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes takes a swing at Tomoguchi's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Tomoguchi.
Blaydes lunges at Tomoguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomoguchi's hand.
Blaydes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaydes throws a low kick but Tomoguchi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes punishes Tomoguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shinji Tomoguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomoguchi staying out of range there.
Tomoguchi wants to counter the offense by Blaydes and move into the clinch position.
Tomoguchi lands a head shot.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tomoguchi's guard.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomoguchi has control of Blaydes's left arm, preventing Blaydes from doing any damage.
Tomoguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Tomoguchi keeps moving.
Blaydes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomoguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaydes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi tries to sprawl out of it but Blaydes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaydes throws a shot to the body.
Tomoguchi is looking to clinch.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Blaydes - just one landing.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomoguchi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomoguchi tries to avoid it but Blaydes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomoguchi to the ground. Tomoguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomoguchi misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
It appears Blaydes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Tomoguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi cracks Blaydes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomoguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Tomoguchi lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes works the jab nicely.
Tomoguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomoguchi tries to sprawl but Blaydes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaydes trying to pass the guard but Tomoguchi defending well.
Blaydes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tomoguchi for as long as he can get away with.
Tomoguchi trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Further stalling from Blaydes.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomoguchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi connects with a jab.
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.
Tomoguchi is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Tomoguchi is trying is best to control the position here.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tomoguchi is controlling Blaydes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomoguchi keeps working.
Blaydes stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaydes scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaydes lands a jab to the head.
Tomoguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomoguchi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
A victorious Oscar Blaydes 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 2292 p4p, 1833 weight class) and Rufus Rutger (ranked 331 p4p, 277 weight class). Yuldashev comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes. Rutger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wardance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Temirbek Yuldashev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Temirbek Yuldashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Rutger!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Yuldashev slips the punch.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yuldashev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger 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.
Yuldashev throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger throws a big counter head kick but Yuldashev avoids it with no problem.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Yuldashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger misses with the combination.
Yuldashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Yuldashev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a head kick that half lands.
Yuldashev throws a body kick that misses.
Yuldashev with a nice cross.
A jab from Yuldashev misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up but Rutger circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Rutger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev backing away here, and Rutger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Yuldashev keeps Rutger at a distance using the push kick.
Yuldashev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Yuldashev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev leaning against his opponent.
Yuldashev slows down the pace here.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
A short right from Yuldashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutger.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuldashev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutger moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rutger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Rutger working aggressively here.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Rutger tries to stall but Yuldashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yuldashev on the inside.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Rutger lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yuldashev.
Rutger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutger.
Temirbek Yuldashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutger.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Rutger tries to stall but Yuldashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger works on Yuldashev's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike.
Rutger controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Rutger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Yuldashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev slows down the pace here.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuldashev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Yuldashev down.
Rutger swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Yuldashev saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutger.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev is looking to counter the offense by Rutger and move into the clinch.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - Yuldashev had a free shot at his head there.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutger.
Rutger has closed the distance and engaged Yuldashev in a clinch.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Rutger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has Rutger pressed against the cage, preventing Rutger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuldashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a left hand.
Rutger lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
A short right from Rutger.
Yuldashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Yuldashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger prevents a body shot from Yuldashev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
The referee calls for Rutger to work.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yuldashev misses with a 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!
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger is looking to control Yuldashev's arms but Yuldashev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutger has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus Rutger.
I think Rutger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 1923 p4p, 1894 weight class) and Adrian Atkins (ranked 218 p4p, 212 weight class). Champion comes to the cage accompanied by Aegukka. Peoples Champion 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adrian Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Atkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Champion doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Atkins moves out of range as Champion throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.
Champion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Atkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atkins scores with a jab to the head.
Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Champion throws a looping overhand right but Atkins ducks down to avoid it.
Champion misses the jab.
Atkins scores with a punch to the head.
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Champion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
Champion misses with some punches.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins looking for a takedown.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
A short left from Atkins.
A body shot lands from Atkins.
Champion lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Atkins. Those never looked like landing.
Champion misses with an uppercut. Atkins saw that one coming.
Champion misses with a few strikes there.
Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Champion throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.
Champion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Champion.
Atkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Champion.
 It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Champion.
Champion breaks the clinch.
Champion throws an off balance right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Atkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Champion avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.
Atkins slips under a jab from Champion.
Atkins tries to land a front kick but Champion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion slips under a jab.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Champion circles away.
Champion is looking to counter punch.
Champion misses the jab.
A slow jab from Champion misses its intended target.
It seemed like Atkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atkins rushes Champion and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Champion is trying to force a seperation but Atkins has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Champion tries to break free but Atkins pushes him back against the cage.
Champion pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Champion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Champion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Champion counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Atkins down! Champion is looking to finish but Atkins is intelligently defending himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Champion drops Atkins with a huge uppercut! Atkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Champion is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peoples Champion!
After the fight, Peoples Champion was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Karumaa (ranked 667 p4p, 905 weight class) and Koos Van Asch (ranked 45 p4p, 66 weight class). Karumaa comes into the arena with MINK'S - Le Gars Là Est Laid blaring out of the sound system. Koos Van Asch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kratos Karumaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karumaa looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Asch on the side of the head.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Karumaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Karumaa throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Van Asch.
Karumaa 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Karumaa saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Karumaa misses with a head kick.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
It looked like Karumaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Van Asch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa misses with a body shot
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch lands with an overhand left.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karumaa takes a step back to recover.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Asch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Van Asch moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Asch thows a body kick. Karumaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch lands with a nice body punch.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Karumaa ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Karumaa connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
Karumaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Van Asch ducks right into an uppercut from Karumaa.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Asch momentarily.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Karumaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karumaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with a straight right.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Van Asch checks it.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karumaa punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa misses the jab.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karumaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karumaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Asch avoided it.
Karumaa sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a push kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body. Karumaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Karumaa blocks the body kick.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
A left lands for Karumaa.
Van Asch walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Van Asch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Asch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karumaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Karumaa throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Karumaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karumaa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Karumaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karumaa slips a jab from Van Asch.
Karumaa misses with a straight right.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karumaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karumaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Asch. Karumaa shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Van Asch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Karumaa lands with an overhand left.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Karumaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Karumaa is looking for a counter combo.
Van Asch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
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!
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Van Asch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Karumaa wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karumaa connects with a looping right hand.
Karumaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karumaa - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karumaa. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karumaa throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Karumaa 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Karumaa ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Karumaa. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Karumaa scores with a push kick.
Van Asch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Kratos Karumaa.
Well Karumaa 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kratos Karumaa!
After winning the bout, Kratos Karumaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 1083 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 149 p4p, 170 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Widenose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown throws a right hand that Widenose ducks under and follows up with a left that Widenose also avoids with ease.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Widenose eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown jabs at Widenose's body.
Brown swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Widenose's head backwards.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Widenose moves away and avoids it.
Widenose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Widenose working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to control but Widenose postures up.
What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Widenose working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widenose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Widenose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widenose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Widenose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Widenose connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Widenose prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Widenose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown tries to improve his position but Widenose has taken his back! Widenose has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Widenose pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ruyjini (ranked 1511 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 232 p4p, 217 weight class). Ruyjini comes to the cage accompanied by 修羅の花 Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji. Ki Ruyjini 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruyjini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruyjini misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Ruyjini's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Ruyjini lands.
Ruyjini throws a jab but it's blocked by Shifter.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter moves forwards but Ruyjini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shifter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruyjini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruyjini swivels and escapes.
Ruyjini quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shifter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruyjini's half guard.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruyjini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruyjini is trying is best to control the position here.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruyjini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Ruyjini trying to control here.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruyjini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini keeping hold of Shifter's head, controlling as best he can.
Shifter passes to full mount!
Shifter avoids the attempt from Ruyjini to control.
Shifter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ruyjini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ruyjini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter tries to push Ruyjini's head away but Ruyjini is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruyjini wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shifter.
Shifter goes for an armbar but Ruyjini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ruyjini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Ruyjini pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruyjini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruyjini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruyjini trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruyjini preventing the sweep.
Ruyjini is posturing up here but Shifter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ruyjini tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ruyjini has to tap! Slick submission there by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 540 p4p, 361 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 89 p4p, 53 weight class). Zhao has chosen Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao misses with the combination.
Roll clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zhao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll slips under a jab from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Zhao lands a jab to the head.
Roll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Nice sprawl there from Zhao as Roll shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Roll shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll throws a series of punches but Zhao moves out of range.
Roll throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roll misses with a hook.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roll moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll slips a straight right by Zhao.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao scores with a spinning back kick!
Roll misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roll misses with a leg kick.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhao lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Roll's front leg but catches the back leg as Roll tries to avoid it.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four 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!
Nice cross by Roll.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Roll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Roll tenderised Zhao's leg. Zhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll with a hook.
Roll tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Roll checks it.
Roll half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Roll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll tries to clinch but Zhao moves away
and Zhao counters with a low kick, right behind Roll 's knee.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhao is able to avoid easily.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao tried to score with a low kick but Roll checks it.
Zhao misses with a body punch
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roll tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roll wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao jabs at Roll's body.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Roll.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Roll.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Roll throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Roll is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao tries a low kick but Roll avoids it.
Roll throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.
Roll clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roll as Zhao tries to tie him up.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll working aggressively here.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roll seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhaos head.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll working aggressively here.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zhao can't fight it off and eventually Roll manages to take the fight to the floor. Zhao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll slips nicely into half guard.
Roll is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhao tries to roll over but Roll keeps him under control.
Zhao is controlling Roll's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zhao trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Roll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Roll has control of the leg.
Roll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Roll eventually gives up the hold.
Roll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roll is looking for a kimura here.
Roll prevents Zhao from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roll tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roll checks it well.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao with a hook.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhao misses the jab.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.
Roll wants to clinch.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Roll catches Zhao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Zhao throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao cracks Roll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhao enables Roll to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zhao pushes Roll off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Zhao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roll shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roll's back!
Roll can't escape the position.
Zhao avoiding Roll 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rokken Roll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roll gets back to full guard.
Roll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from.
Roll is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zhao frees his head nicely. Oh but Roll has switched to an armbar! Zhao is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rokken Roll!
A victorious Rokken Roll 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 314 p4p, 165 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 48 p4p, 30 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Asteroid gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Mac Airt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asteroid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt pulls Asteroid into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid pushes Mac Airt off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt rushes Asteroid and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Asteroid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asteroid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt jumps guard.
Asteroid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Asteroid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt moves into the clinch successfully.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asteroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asteroid rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asteroid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mac Airt goes for a takedown attempt but Asteroid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mac Airt lands an uppercut.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid won't allow it.
Mac Airt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asteroid gets to his feet. Mac Airt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Asteroid pushes him off.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Asteroid is having none of it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Mac Airt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt pushes Asteroid up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Airt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Mac Airt in his tracks for a moment.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Mac Airt shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asteroid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asteroid walks away with a smile on his face. Mac Airt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mac Airt has closed the distance and engaged Asteroid in a clinch.
Mac Airt jumps guard and drags Asteroid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Asteroid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mac Airt clinches.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the head.
Asteroid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac Airt's face.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.
Mac Airt avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Mac Airt pulls Asteroid into guard.
Asteroid gets to his feet. Mac Airt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid wants to slow Mac Airt down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asteroid counters with a head kick that drops Mac Airt to the mat! Mac Airt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Mac Airt is rocked!
Mac Airt is looking to clinch.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt seems to have recovered his senses.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
Mac Airt clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to clinch but Asteroid slips to the side
and Asteroid counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mac Airt! Asteroid lets Mac Airt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Asteroid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Mac Airt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asteroid after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Asteroid.
Mac Airt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Airt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Airt is breathing heavily.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Mac Airt 's eye.
That has opened up Cormac Mac Airt's cut even more.
Mac Airt gets control of Asteroid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mac Airt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Asteroid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt doesn't manage to clinch there - Asteroid circles away.
Asteroid lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
Asteroid misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asteroid tries to keep at a distance but Mac Airt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt has Asteroid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asteroid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt wants a takedown.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
Mac Airt tries to clinch
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt gets tackled into the cage by Asteroid. Asteroid maintains the clinch.
Mac Airt wants a takedown but no success here.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Asteroid pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Asteroid throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Asteroid moves away
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Asteroid keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Asteroid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Cormac Mac Airt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asteroid gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt clinches.
Asteroid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asteroid is defending well.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Mac Airt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asteroid stands up and waves to Mac Airt to follow him.
Mac Airt clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mac Airt avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Mac Airt drops back down to his feet.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Mac Airt 's eye.
Mac Airt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac Airt is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asteroid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac Airt jumps guard but Asteroid stands there with Mac Airt around his waist. Mac Airt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mac Airt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid is pressed up against the cage. Mac Airt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asteroid down to the mat. Asteroid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asteroid drops Mac Airt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mac Airt looks back up at him and smiles so Asteroid waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Airt has closed the distance and engaged Asteroid in a clinch.
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Mac Airt jumps back.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Asteroid gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Mac Airt wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cormac Mac Airt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid scores with a knee to the head.
Asteroid unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mac Airt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Asteroid is unloading with more strikes now! Mac Airt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anabolic Asteroid!
A victorious Anabolic Asteroid 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 298 p4p, 238 weight class) and Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 40 p4p, 36 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens blocks a jab.
Kaupens jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kaupens blocks a jab.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaupens looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera tests Kaupens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Kaupens does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Kaupens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKaupens.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab from Cabrera.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaupens lands a left hand.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaupens.
Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaupens throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Kaupens walks into a left hand.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.
Kaupens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.
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!
Kaupens wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabrera won't allow it.
Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera cracks Kaupens with a good jab.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Kaupens connects with a leg kick.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Kaupens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaupens down.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaupens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Kaupens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Kaupens counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaupens lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera wants to clinch but Kaupens slips to the side
and Kaupens counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Cabrera lands a nice hook to Kaupens's body. Kaupens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Kaupens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaupens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cabrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kaupens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera gets a clinch.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Kaupens moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination!
Kaupens throws a wild body kick that Cabrera sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Kaupens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
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!
Kaupens misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaupens is out of range.
Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaupens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera jumps guard but Kaupens stands there with Cabrera around his waist. Cabrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaupens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Kaupens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabrera scores with a body shot.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to clinch.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaupens momentarily.
A head kick misses from Kaupens.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera slips a jab from Kaupens.
Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaupens.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Kaupens is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Kaupens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaupens throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Kaupens throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaupens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cabrera cracks Kaupens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Kaupens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaupens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens is looking for a counter combo.
Kaupens feints a jab promting Cabrera to slip. Kaupens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cabrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Kaupens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Kaupens lands an overhand right.
Kaupens misses with a body kick.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Cabrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaupens misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera lands with a straight right. Kaupens didn't see that one coming.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaupens doesn't seem phased though.
Kaupens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
Cabrera tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabrera lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera forces Kaupens back against the cage and clinches.
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Kaupens.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Kaupens checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaupens misses the target.
Cabrera throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Kaupens moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaupens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera thumps Kaupens with a low kick.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaupens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera is looking to clinch.
Cabrera connects with a jab.
Kaupens misses with the combination.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaupens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaupens connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Kaupens jumps back.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaupens.
Kaupens throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaupens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Kaupens tries to work over Cabrera's front leg with a kick but Cabrera checks it.
A left and a right from Kaupens both land. Nice combination.
Cabrera is looking to slow Kaupens down with leg kicks.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Kaupens's leg. Kaupens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
Kaupens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kaupens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Kaupens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaupens can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
A relieved looking Hendrix Cabrera 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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