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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kos (ranked 3012 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Bryant Smith (ranked 376 p4p, 409 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Television - Marquee Moon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Kos takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Kos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kos moves out of range easily.
A big left from Kos misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kos.
Smith lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Kos misses with a hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kos.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kos is looking to counter punch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kos moves away.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kos.
Kos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kos's body.
We've been told by Kos's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kos misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kos.
Kos lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith with a jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kos manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Kos scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kos.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kos.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kos's sensitive parts.
Kos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kos fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Kos's head back.
Kos misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Kos scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuns Kos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kos is out of range.
Kos ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
 Kos is rocked!
 It looks like Roman Kos has been cut.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kos rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Kos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kos is breathing heavily.
Smith lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kos head around and knocks him out cold! Smith hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 1560 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 212 p4p, 245 weight class). Tuytuhlz comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuytuhlz throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuytuhlz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lundgren gets a double leg takedown into Tuytuhlz's guard.
Tuytuhlz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lundgren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tuytuhlz wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren slips nicely into half guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Tuytuhlz won't allow it.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tuytuhlz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tuytuhlz defending well.
Tuytuhlz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuytuhlz wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Tuytuhlz is defending the position.
Tuytuhlz is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Tuytuhlz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Tuytuhlz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Tuytuhlz is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tuytuhlz misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tuytuhlz misses its target.
Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Lundgren moves out of range.
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Tuytuhlz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren scores with a jab.
Tuytuhlz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuytuhlz throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
We've been told by Tuytuhlz's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuytuhlz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lundgren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuytuhlz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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 Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
Tuytuhlz is looking to wear down Lundgren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lundgren with a poor takedown
and Tuytuhlz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lundgren shoots in and bounces Tuytuhlz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lundgren stands and throws Tuytuhlz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuytuhlz is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is putting a hurting on Tuytuhlz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lundgren tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lundgren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Tuytuhlz denies him.
Tuytuhlz is trying to escape the position but Lundgren is controlling the position.
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tuytuhlz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tuytuhlz can't do much from the bottom here.
Lundgren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz trying to remain calm as Lundgren controls from the top position.
Tuytuhlz tries to escape but Lundgren is in control.
Lundgren throws a strike aimed at the side of Tuytuhlz's head but Tuytuhlz avoids it well.
Tuytuhlz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuytuhlz is trying to stand up here but Lundgren is controlling him well.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tuytuhlz defending well.
Tuytuhlz is pressing down on Lundgren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tuytuhlz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lundgren trying to control but Tuytuhlz is working from the bottom.
Tuytuhlz is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz looking to control.
Lundgren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgren scoring with some ground and pound.
Lundgren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tuytuhlz looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuytuhlz, not yet.
Tuytuhlz keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuytuhlz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuytuhlz avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren has Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuytuhlz sprawls well. Tuytuhlz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuytuhlz misses the target.
Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundgren moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren drives through and clinches with Tuytuhlz against the cage.
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Tuytuhlz is avoiding it.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundgren is just out of range.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tuytuhlz defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Tuytuhlz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuytuhlz has Lundgren up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren avoids the elbow strike from Tuytuhlz, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuytuhlz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown.
Lundgren jumps into guard, dragging Tuytuhlz to the mat.
Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuytuhlz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuytuhlz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuytuhlz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tuytuhlz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lundgren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuytuhlz misses with a looping right.
Lundgren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lundgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren wants to clinch up but Tuytuhlz keeps it at a distance.
Tuytuhlz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuytuhlz, which made it look bad.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren blocks a jab.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lundgren slips a jab and a cross from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tuytuhlz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuytuhlz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgren shoots in for a double leg but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tuytuhlz throwing a counter right hand but Lundgren manages to avoid it.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyke Tuytuhlz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tuytuhlz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
A very excited looking Mattias Lundgren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 1068 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 136 p4p, 269 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape instigates a clinch.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knuckles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ape stalling in the clinch.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knuckles is defending well for now.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knuckles.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knuckles.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks it.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Knuckles avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks it.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Ape.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Knuckles as he checks the leg kick.
Knuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckles digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape wants to stall.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Knuckles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckles pushes Ape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
Ape working Knuckles over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape looking to stall.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Ape.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape presses Knuckles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Ape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Knuckles being controlled against the cage.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Knuckles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ape there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ape lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
Ape throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ape with a body shot.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
A shot to the liver by Ape. Beautiful body shot.
Ape throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind Ape 's knee.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a sloppy body shot
and Ape counters with a series of strikes. Knuckles will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Knuckles is rocked!
Ape fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles dodges the punch combination from Ape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Knuckles steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ape takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knuckles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ape wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Ape throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ape.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape lands an overhand right.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knuckles is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Ape misses.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ape is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Knuckles tries a quick counter leg kick but Ape is wise to it.
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Ape wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
A head kick misses from Ape.
Ape drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ape has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
During a confident post fight interview, Grey Ape thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Egyptian (ranked 484 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 81 p4p, 150 weight class). Mcgee has chosen Rocky Balboa - Música de entrenamiento as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rockwell Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgee darts in and clinches Egyptian up against the cage.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee lands a left hand.
Mcgee has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Mcgee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgee tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Mcgee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Egyptian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgee can turn it around.
Mcgee scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgee.
Mcgee struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian has Mcgee pressed against the cage.
Egyptian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Egyptian stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egyptian seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Egyptian stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Egyptians head.
Mcgee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcgee regains guard immediately.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcgee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Egyptian is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Egyptian stops Mcgee from standing up.
Mcgee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Egyptian dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but Mcgee denies him.
Egyptian is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mcgee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Egyptian tries for a takedown but Mcgee circles away easily
and Mcgee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egyptian in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rockwell Mcgee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Egyptian.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Mcgee's defenses.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mcgee throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Mcgee lands the left hand.
Egyptian closes the distance but Mcgee moves to the side
and Mcgee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian takes one to the chin there.
Mcgee's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgee has managed to clinch.
Oh Egyptian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcgee up against the cage.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Mcgee blocks with his arms.
Mcgee has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgee.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Mcgee.
Egyptian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgee after a bit of a struggle.
Egyptian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcgee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Mcgee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Rockwell Mcgee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgee.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osiris Egyptian.
Mcgee sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Rockwell Mcgee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgee throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Egyptian stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mcgee runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rockwell Mcgee!
Rockwell Mcgee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Osiris Egyptian stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 540 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Vladimir Plusnin (ranked 71 p4p, 140 weight class). Myles Ruth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Plusnin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Plusnin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plusnin.
Ruth avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plusnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plusnin lands a nice uppercut.
Ruth 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.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Plusnin stalls.
Plusnin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plusnin thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.
Plusnin fails with the takedown
and Ruth counters with a nice body shot.
Plusnin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plusnin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruth was covering up waiting for the punch and Plusnin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard.
Ruth advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruth.
Ruth moves into full mount! Plusnin won't be happy about that!
Plusnin tries to reverse the position but Ruth maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands a couple of good shots and Plusnin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Plusnin's chin but Plusnin turns very nicely into Ruth's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Plusnin.
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Plusnin defends easily.
Ruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Plusnin tries to pass.
Plusnin stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plusnin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plusnin is pressing down on Ruth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruth is holding on for now.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Plusnin in particular looking to stall.
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruth won't allow Plusnin to pass to mount.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruth defends it well.
Plusnin is keen to just control but Ruth is a slippery customer.
Plusnin is looking for submissions but instead, Ruth has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Plusnin postures up.
Plusnin won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Plusnin throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plusnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Plusnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth instigates a clinch.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is trying to drag Ruth to the mat but Ruth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plusnin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plusnin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plusnin pulls Ruth into guard.
Plusnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.
Plusnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plusnin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruth passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Plusnin's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plusnin!
Ruth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Plusnin?
Ruth controlling his opponent.
Plusnin is working to get back to half guard.
Ruth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruth is stalling here but it's allowed Plusnin to get half guard.
Plusnin trying to control here.
Plusnin wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Plusnin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth advances position into side control!
Ruth grinds an elbow into Plusnin's temple.
You can see the frustration on Plusnin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruth landing strikes.
Plusnin wants to control but Ruth postures up.
Plusnin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plusnin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Ruth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Plusnin is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Plusnin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Plusnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plusnin struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Plusnin.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Plusnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Plusnin.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plusnin can do to turn this around?
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Plusnin throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth cracks Plusnin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Plusnin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ruth finish him?
Plusnin is rocked!
Ruth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth drops Plusnin with a naaaaasty hook - Plusnin is in real trouble here! Ruth dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Ruth!
Myles Ruth 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jinx (ranked 695 p4p, 561 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 94 p4p, 72 weight class). Jinx comes to the cage accompanied by Shake Your Blood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Osiris's choice of entrance music: Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne. Eric Osiris acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Jinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Osiris throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Jinx misses with a low kick.
Osiris scores with a jab.
Jinx misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Osiris.
Osiris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jinx with a body shot.
Osiris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
Osiris drops his hands momentarily and Jinx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jinx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jinx throws a lazy right hand but Osiris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jinx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Osiris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jinx lands a jab to the nose.
Jinx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Osiris.
Osiris misses the shot to the body.
Jinx lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Osiris misses its intended target.
Jinx blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osiris. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Jinx slams his shin into Osiris's torso.
Jinx slips under a jab from Osiris.
Osiris 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jinx crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Osiris - the referee stops the clock and Jinx gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Osiris. Jinx manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Osiris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jinx doesn't seem phased though.
Jinx checks a low kick from Osiris.
Osiris digs a good hook to Jinx's body.
Jinx jabs Osiris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jinx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osiris's head backwards.
Osiris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Osiris misses with a hook.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Osiris blocks the low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jinx moves out of range of the strikes.
Jinx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Osiris.
Osiris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jinx throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jinx's corner calls for a 1-2. Jinx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Osiris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jinx.
Osiris throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
Osiris throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
Jinx swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Osiris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osiris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Osiris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Osiris.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Osiris catches Jinx right on the button with a cross.
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Osiris is out of range.
Jinx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Osiris misses.
Jinx throws a head kick but Osiris moves out of range.
Jinx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Jinx misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Osiris tries to work over Jinx's front leg with a kick but Jinx checks it.
Jinx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Osiris feints and then cracks Jinx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jinx down.
Osiris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osiris scores with a kick to the body.
Jinx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osiris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx throws a lazy right hand but Osiris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osiris lands a right hook to the body.
Osiris misses with a straight right.
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Osiris is out of range.
Jinx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osiris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jinx tries to land a leg kick but Osiris saw it coming and moves away.
Osiris throws a front kick aimed at Jinx's knee but Jinx avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinx throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Jinx tenderised Osiris's leg. Osiris is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Jinx misses with an uppercut
and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osiris blocks a jab.
Jinx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osiris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jinx dips to his left and cracks Osiris with an uppercut!
Jinx misses the jab.
Osiris lands with a shot to the body.
Jinx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Osiris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Osiris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osiris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jinx scores with a hook.
Osiris staying out of range there.
Osiris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jinx can pounce on him.
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 Leroy Jinx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
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.
Jinx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jinx throws a jab when Osiris was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Osiris ducks down to avoid it.
Osiris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Osiris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Osiris throws out a leg kick but Jinx moves out of range and Osiris only half commits.
Osiris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jinx. Osiris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Osiris.
Jinx has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jinx there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osiris blocks a jab.
It seemed like Osiris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jinx lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Osiris staying out of range there.
Jinx takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Osiris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Osiris finds it's way through Jinx's defenses.
Osiris sizes up Jinx with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Osiris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Jinx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osiris.
Jinx scores with a nice right hand.
Osiris throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Jinx misses.
Osiris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jinx.
Osiris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osiris throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Osiris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx 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.
Jinx misses with a two punch combination.
Osiris looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Osiris works Jinx's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Jinx is looking to counter punch.
Osiris defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx misses with an uppercut.
Jinx throws a chopping leg kick but Osiris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Osiris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Osiris avoids the body shot from Jinx.
Osiris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx misses with a looping right.
Jinx misses with the combination.
Osiris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jinx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Osiris connects with a solid leg kick.
Osiris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jinx.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Osiris ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Jinx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jinx is looking to slow Osiris down with leg kicks.
Osiris lands with a good body shot.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
Osiris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osiris drops his hands momentarily and Jinx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osiris.
Jinx works the jab nicely.
Jinx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Osiris ducks down to avoid it.
Osiris ducks right into an uppercut from Jinx.
Osiris throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Osiris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osiris scores with a hook to the body. Jinx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osiris throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinx connects with a leg kick.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Osiris.
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Osiris moved out of range nicely.
Osiris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osiris misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Jinx misses with a kick to the body.
Osiris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osiris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Osiris looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Osiris.
Jinx misses the jab.
Osiris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Osiris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Osiris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jinx. Osiris does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jinx.
Osiris throws a right hand that Jinx ducks under and follows up with a left that Jinx also avoids with ease.
Jinx throws a series of punches but Osiris moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jinx takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Osiris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jinx looks to land a body kick but Osiris moved away.
Jinx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Osiris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Osiris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jinx checks it well.
A punch combination from Jinx misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Osiris might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jinx has got the better of the exchanges.
Jinx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osiris.
Osiris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Osiris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osiris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Osiris throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osiris stuns Jinx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jinx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leroy Jinx's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Osiris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinx tries to land a front kick but Osiris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osiris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Osiris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Jinx misses
enabling Osiris to counter with a crisp jab.
Jinx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osiris slips a jab and a cross from Jinx.
Osiris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Osiris catches Jinx with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Osiris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Osiris lands with an uppercut that bounces Jinx off the cage and back into range.
Osiris slips under a jab from Jinx.
Jinx needs to keep his hands up - Osiris had a free shot at his head there.
Osiris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx slips a straight right by Osiris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jinx connects with a nice looking jab.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinx scores with a head kick. Osiris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Osiris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osiris wants to land a leg kick but Jinx is out of range.
Jinx connects with a body shot that sends Osiris's belly button to the back.
Jinx cracks Osiris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jinx tries to land a leg kick but Osiris saw it coming and moves away.
Jinx throws a sloppy body shot
and Osiris counters with a stiff right hand.
Leroy Jinx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jinx closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Osiris moves away and avoids it.
Jinx lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Jinx.
Osiris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Osiris looks to score with a jab to the body but Jinx is just out of range.
Osiris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Osiris is looking to chop away at Jinx's legs.
Jinx is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Osiris slips the punch.
A low kick from Jinx misses
and Osiris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osiris throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Jinx misses
and Osiris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osiris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Osiris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a hook.
Jinx throws a jab when Osiris was well out of range.
Osiris throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Jinx tries to move into range but Osiris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Jinx lands.
Jinx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeez, Leroy Jinx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jinx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eric Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jinx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osiris counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinx checks a leg kick.
Jinx misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jinx misses with a low kick.
Jinx backing away here, and Osiris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Osiris misses with a low kick as Jinx jumps back.
Osiris scores with a shot to the body.
Osiris throws a lazy right hand but Jinx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osiris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
Jinx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osiris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Jinx.
Osiris checks a low kick from Jinx.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osiris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jinx. That's going to slow Osiris down.
Nice body punch from Osiris.
Osiris looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Osiris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Osiris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jinx 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jinx!
Leroy Jinx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Berge (ranked 1439 p4p, 673 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 199 p4p, 101 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Berge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonon prevents a body shot from Berge.
Berge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tonon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berge manages to pull guard.
Berge wants to hit a sweep here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berge there!
Berge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon controlling from mount.
Tonon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tonon looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge taking shots to the head.
Berge tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Berge is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berge prevents Tonon from taking his back.
Berge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berge wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Berge won't allow it.
Well, if Tonon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Berge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tonon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tonon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berge is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Berge defends the submission attempt.
Berge is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berge tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon moves into full mount! Berge won't be happy about that!
Berge is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Berge is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tonon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon dips to his left and cracks Berge with an uppercut!
Tonon keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonon. That snapped Berge's head back.
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Berge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tonon pushes down on Berge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tonon is taking a breather. Berge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berge is trying to control but can't.
Berge is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berge is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berge is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon moves into full mount! Berge won't be happy about that!
Tonon controlling his opponent.
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berge tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berge is looking to escape.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Berge to control.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Berge is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Berge to control.
Tonon works his way to his opponent's back.
Tonon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Berge's body.
Berge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tonon.
Tonon looking to break Berge's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tonon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tonon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Berge's body.
Berge staying busy and making it hard for Tonon to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge trying to control the hands but Tonon breaks the grip.
Berge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Berge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tonon's guard. Nice work there by Berge.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon has his hands on Berge's head, controlling the position.
Tonon is trying to keep Berge in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tonon scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berge's hands.
Berge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berge has clasped his hands together around Tonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon is looking to reverse the position.
Tonon is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it.
Tonon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tonon has his hands clasped together around Berge's back. He's all about the action.
Berge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tonon defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Berge is very close to passing his half guard.
Berge prevents Tonon from improving his position.
Berge trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg.
Berge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tonon is looking to control Berge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tonon avoid being mounted?
Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berge is aware though and is defending well.
Berge won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonon is pulling down on Berge's head. It's preventing any offense from Berge, at least for the moment.
Berge drops back looking for a leg! Tonon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonon manages to kick Berge off! Berge jumps back into Tonon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonon holds on and takes a little breather.
Berge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tonon is pulling down on Berge's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonon jabs Berge right on the nose. Berge blinks but takes it well.
Berge wants to clinch up but Tonon keeps it at a distance.
Berge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berge closes the distance and pushes Tonon back into the cage.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tonon smiles and moves away.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The adventures of Tonon the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Tonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 517 p4p, 2182 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 34 p4p, 129 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think River might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Lalla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ЛЮБИ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Charlie River 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from River.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
Lalla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Lalla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. River did well to prevent Lalla getting side control.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
Lalla is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Lalla seems content to control.
Lalla wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Lalla prevents River from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lalla is rocked!
River misses with a head kick.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
River fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lalla to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lalla looks to clinch but River throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lalla taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charlie River!
A very excited looking Charlie River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 283 p4p, 445 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 43 p4p, 74 weight class). Castellana comes to the cage accompanied by Good night. Krawlee has chosen Sail as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kree P Krawlee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellana falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Krawlee to counter with a crisp jab.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Krawlee.
It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana scores with the left hand. Krawlee knows he should have avoided that one.
Krawlee cracks Castellana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castellana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krawlee counters with a nice uppercut.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Krawlee scores with a nice right hand.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana drives through and clinches with Krawlee against the cage.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Krawlee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krawlee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana drives through and clinches with Krawlee against the cage.
Krawlee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castellana keeps control of Krawlee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krawlee is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krawlee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Krawlee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castellana cracks Krawlee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castellana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castellana is looking to slow Krawlee down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krawlee shoots in and drives through. Castellana sprawls well.
Krawlee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.
Castellana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Castellana is keeping the position.
Castellana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Castellana passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Krawlee works to full guard.
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing Castellana from standing up.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castellana wants to get up but he can't break Krawlee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Castellana from controlling successfully.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana stands and steps away. Krawlee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castellana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castellana throws a head kick but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krawlee scores with a shot to the body.
Krawlee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Krawlee persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Krawlee shoots and misses
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
Castellana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krawlee misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castellana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee moves forwards but Castellana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krawlee doesn't seem bothered though.
Krawlee throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krawlee.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Krawlee 's knee.
Castellana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krawlee.
Castellana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana tries to clinch up but Krawlee circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krawlee's head.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
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.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krawlee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castellana cracks Krawlee with a good jab.
Castellana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawlee manages to break the clinch.
Krawlee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Krawlee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.
Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krawlee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Krawlee tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Krawlee tries to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling the position.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellana digs a right hand into Krawlee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krawlee's gas tank.
Krawlee is breathing heavily.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Krawlee's head.
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krawlee swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Krawlee scores with a decent looking hook.
Krawlee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krawlee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castellana but Castellana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krawlee shoots in for a double leg but Castellana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Castellana circles away easily
and Krawlee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Krawlee throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krawlee is defended easily by Castellana.
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Krawlee in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Krawlee is trying to break the clinch but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards.
Krawlee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krawlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krawlee on the side of the head.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Castellana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Krawlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Krawlee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krawlee throws a shot to the body.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krawlee.
Castellana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Castellana with a nice cross.
Krawlee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Castellana throws a sloppy body shot
and Krawlee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krawlee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castellana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krawlees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krawlee misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Krawlee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana wants to clinch up but Krawlee keeps it at a distance.
Krawlee slips a straight right by Castellana.
Krawlee takes one to the side of the head.
Castellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krawlee is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.
Krawlee manages to break the clinch.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krawlee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Castellana.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a nice body shot.
Krawlee keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Castellana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krawlee fails with the takedown
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Krawlee connects with a crisp jab.
Krawlee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Krawlee sees coming a mile off.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krawlee has time to react.
Castellana lands with a nice combination. Krawlee backs away looking to recover.
Krawlee is rocked!
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Krawlee is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee throws a right hand that misses
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krawlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krawlee with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a big right hand! Oh Krawlee is in trouble here! Castellana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
A victorious Gianni Castellana 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 47 p4p, 511 weight class) and Richard Morrison (ranked 4 p4p, 33 weight class). Big Mouth comes into the arena with Bigmouth Strikes Again blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
And Big Mouth counters with a quick kick to the body but Morrison blocks it.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morrison slips a jab from Big Mouth.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Big Mouth misses with a head kick.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Mouth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Big Mouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with a right hand.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Big Mouth - that will leave a mark!
Big Mouth throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Big Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Jab, jab by Big Mouth - just one landing.
Big Mouth scores with a nice strike.
Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Big Mouth with a body shot.
Big Mouth looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Mouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Big Mouth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Big Mouth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Big Mouth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Big Mouth connects with the punch.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Big Mouth avoids nicely.
Big Mouth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth scores with a nice strike.
Big Mouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Big Mouth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Big Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Mouth throws a lazy body kick
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Big Mouth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
A low kick lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with a good body shot.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Big Mouth blocks it well.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Nice body kick there by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Big Mouth scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Big Mouth.
Nice cross by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Big Mouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Big Mouth lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Big Mouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morrison will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Big Mouth misses
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth scores with a nice strike.
Morrison slips a straight right by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Big Mouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Big Mouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrison with a hook.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Big Mouth, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Big Mouth digs a good body shot into Morrison's ribs.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Big Mouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth scores with a three punch combo!
Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
Big Mouth throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth pushes Morrison away with a front kick.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Big Mouth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Big Mouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Big Mouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Big Mouth in his tracks.
Big Mouth scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison slips a jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the body.
Big Mouth throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Big Mouth is rocked!
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Big Mouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrison counters with a nice right hand that sends Big Mouth toppling to the canvas! Big Mouth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morrison finish him?!
Oh Big Mouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Big Mouth lands an overhand right.
Big Mouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Big Mouth swings widly with a right hand
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Big Mouth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Big Mouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Big Mouth connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Big Mouth is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a head kick that wobbles Big Mouth - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Morrison sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Morrison!
Richard Morrison is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Richard Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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