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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 1072 p4p, 705 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 150 p4p, 95 weight class). McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomedov is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
McCraken takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
McCraken jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
McCraken clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
Crunch! Magomedov slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by McCraken.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken slips a straight right by Magomedov.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov slips a jab from McCraken.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov 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.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
A cross from McCraken lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
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!
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Magomedov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1331 p4p, 1716 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 170 p4p, 219 weight class). River has chosen Gabon National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niaz blocks a jab.
River swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niaz manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from River.
Nice defenses there by Niaz.
River tries to keep at a distance but Niaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niaz controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niaz.
The referee calls for Niaz to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niaz blocks a body shot from River.
Stalling in the clinch from Niaz.
Niaz jumps guard and drags River to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niaz wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River stacks Niaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by River!
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Niaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Niaz walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Niaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River is trying to force a seperation but Niaz has the dominant position.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
River lands a body punch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niazs head.
River misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niaz as River tries to tie him up.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River thows a leg kick but Niaz checks it
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
River is wriggling around but Niaz manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
River pushes Niaz off looking to stand but Niaz dives back in and keeps control.
Niaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Niaz.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River looks to land a left hand but Niaz moved out of range nicely.
Niaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Niaz attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
Niaz looking to score a takedown here. River is defending well but Niaz drives through and ends up in River's guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Niaz 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.
Niaz prevents River from standing back up.
Niaz wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
River has one foot on Niaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River is looking to chop away at Niaz's legs.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niaz is able to avoid easily.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niaz gets the takedown into side control.
River is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
River stops Niaz from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is not content to let Niaz control the position.
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Niaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
River is not content to let Niaz control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz takes a little break here. River wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. River quickly recovers to half guard.
River is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Niaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Niaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz moves to the back position.
Niaz tightening his grip on River, looking for the choke.
Niaz working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Niaz working for a choke but River is defending well.
Niaz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, River has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Niaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niaz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Niaz!
An out of breath Dick Niaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gasgoine (ranked 861 p4p, 875 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 38 p4p, 40 weight class). Svend Thorsby has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Gasgoine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Gasgoine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby checks a low kick from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine moves out of range of the body kick from Thorsby.
Gasgoine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorsby checks it well.
Gasgoine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Gasgoine misses
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Gasgoine fakes the leg kick and cracks Thorsby in the body.
Gasgoine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gasgoine throws the kick towards the body but Thorsby avoids it.
A jab from Gasgoine misses.
Thorsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gasgoine.
Gasgoine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gasgoine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gasgoine misses with a body kick.
Thorsby stuns Gasgoine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gasgoine misses with a body shot.
Gasgoine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thorsby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby tries to clinch up.
Paul Gasgoine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gasgoine throws a push kick but Thorsby slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine tries to land a front kick but Thorsby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
That kick from Gasgoine tenderised Thorsby's leg. Thorsby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
Gasgoine misses with a body punch.
Gasgoine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby is trying to stall.
Gasgoine working aggressively here.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Gasgoine blocks it.
Gasgoine manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gasgoine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gasgoine looks to land a body kick but Thorsby moved away.
Gasgoine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasgoine scores with a nice head shot.
Thorsby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Gasgoine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Gasgoine misses.
Thorsby was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gasgoine misses the shot to the body.
Gasgoine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gasgoine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gasgoine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gasgoine swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice body shot.
Gasgoine throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gasgoine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gasgoine avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby misses with a leg kick.
Gasgoine scores with a jab.
Gasgoine is looking to wear down Thorsby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Decent striking displayed by Gasgoine there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gasgoine - that will leave a mark!
Gasgoine misses with a body kick.
Gasgoine drops his hands momentarily and Thorsby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorsby defending well as Gasgoine loads up on a big left hand.
Gasgoine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gasgoine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Gasgoine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Gasgoine misses.
Gasgoine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Gasgoine.
Gasgoine tried to score with a low kick but Thorsby checks it.
Gasgoine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorsby blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasgoine throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gasgoine thinking.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gasgoine misses the target.
Gasgoine misses with a left hand
and Gasgoine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gasgoine is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by Gasgoine's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Thorsby there.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine misses with a low kick.
Gasgoine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gasgoine swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine tries to move into range but Thorsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gasgoine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Thorsby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gasgoine with a body shot.
Gasgoine misses with a hook to the body
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Paul Gasgoine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gasgoine 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.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gasgoine throws a body shot but no joy.
Gasgoine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby lands with an uppercut that bounces Gasgoine off the cage and back into range.
Thorsby throws a leg kick which misses Gasgoine's front leg but catches the back leg as Gasgoine tries to avoid it.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gasgoine lands a nice hook to Thorsby's body. Thorsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Gasgoine.
Thorsby scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorsby lands a leg kick that knocks Gasgoine off balance momentarily.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Thorsby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorsby swings for the body but Gasgoine moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Thorsby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gasgoine misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Gasgoine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gasgoine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby thuds his right hand into Gasgoine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gasgoine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gasgoine moves away.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gasgoine moves away.
It looked like Gasgoine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorsby tries to clinch but Gasgoine moves out of range.
Thorsby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gasgoine. That one must have hurt.
Gasgoine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Gasgoine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gasgoine.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Gasgoine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gasgoine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorsby's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasgoine throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gasgoine misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Thorsby tenderised Gasgoine's leg. Gasgoine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paul Gasgoine is winning the standup battle so far.
Gasgoine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gasgoine avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses the jab.
Thorsby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorsby takes a swing at Gasgoine's ribcage but misses.
Gasgoine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasgoine catches Thorsby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gasgoine lands a nice shot that snaps Thorsby's head back.
Crunch! Gasgoine slams his shin into Thorsby's torso.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Gasgoine moves out of range easily.
Thorsby takes a swing at Gasgoine's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Thorsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gasgoine.
Thorsby tries to score with a low kick but Gasgoine moves his leg out of the way.
Thorsby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gasgoine throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gasgoine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby moves out of range as Gasgoine strikes.
Gasgoine swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Gasgoine backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gasgoine lands a front kick.
Gasgoine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gasgoine throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby throws a hook but Gasgoine avoids it easily.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Gasgoine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsby. That did some damage!
Gasgoine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gasgoine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gasgoine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gasgoine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorsby works Gasgoine's body with a nice hook.
Thorsby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gasgoine takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Gasgoine tries to land a body kick
and Thorsby counters with a thumping low kick.
Thorsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gasgoine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gasgoine misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Gasgoine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gasgoine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gasgoine swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Gasgoine throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Gasgoine avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Gasgoine throws a big shot that misses.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gasgoine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Gasgoine lands with an overhand left.
Gasgoine misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Gasgoine.
Thorsby jabs at Gasgoine's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gasgoine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gasgoine with the inside leg kick.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine misses the body punch
and Thorsby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Gasgoine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gasgoine misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Gasgoine lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gasgoine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gasgoine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Thorsby avoids a kick to the body.
Thorsby feints a counter leg kick.
Gasgoine misses with an uppercut
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby slips a jab and a cross from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gasgoine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorsby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Gasgoine is rocked!
Thorsby looks to land a combination but Gasgoine avoids it well.
Oh Gasgoine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gasgoine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorsby. Thorsby obviously looking to wear him down.
Gasgoine seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Gasgoine.
Thorsby swings for the body but Gasgoine moves out of range.
Gasgoine lands a nice shot to the body.
Gasgoine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasgoine throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Thorsby coming out on top.
Thorsby connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gasgoine.
and Thorsby counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gasgoine! He's just covering up as Thorsby starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Thorsby!
A victorious Svend Thorsby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 1226 p4p, 902 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 77 p4p, 51 weight class). Riker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In The Summertime. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riker.
Nice jab there from Riker.
 It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Riker throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
Riker misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riker.
Riker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riker cracks Ferguson with an uppercut from hell and Ferguson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Riker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Riker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Riker is still trying to improve position.
Ferguson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Riker is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Riker is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson is trying to control. Riker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riker moves into full guard.
Riker is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Riker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Khabib Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
Riker postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Riker slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riker works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Riker controlling from the top position.
Riker is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Riker pushes his legs off easily.
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker landing some decent shots from guard.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riker is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker lands a couple of elbows.
Riker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riker wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Riker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has his hands on Riker's head, controlling the position.
Ferguson wants to control the position but Riker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Riker trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riker in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riker wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
Riker is controlling the pace.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Riker in his half guard.
Riker wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riker is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riker throws a left that rocks Ferguson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Riker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ferguson regain composure!
Riker working the body and head with strikes.
Riker advances nicely into full mount.
Riker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ferguson is rocked!
Riker content just to control the position here.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Riker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
William Riker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 1028 p4p, 426 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 159 p4p, 72 weight class). Aaron Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomson.
 It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Tomson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Wolf throws a combination that misses
and Tomson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomson misses the jab.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Tomson avoids it with no problem.
Tomson lands a big head kick that sends Wolf tumbling to the mat! Tomson takes a step backwards and waves Wolf back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf throws a shot to the body.
Wolf cracks Tomson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tomson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wolf finish him?
It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson drops Wolf with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wolf looks back up at him and smiles so Tomson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Tomson.
BOOM! Wolf lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tomson. Tomson tries to recover but Wolf is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tomson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
After winning the bout, Aaron Wolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 518 p4p, 308 weight class) and Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 46 p4p, 26 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Fuguego.
Fuguego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuguego doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Fuguego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuguego throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Fuguego lands a jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Fuguego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Fuguego sees coming a mile off.
Fuguego swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Fuguego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuguego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Fuguego steps away.
Fuguego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Fuguego slaps the foot to one side.
Fuguego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego misses with a straight left.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuguego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuguego stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuguego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Fuguego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Fuguego lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit thumps Fuguego with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Fuguego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuguego.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Fuguego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuguego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fuguego lands a right hook to the body.
Fuguego misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Fuguego 's knee.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Fuguego throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Fuguego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fuguego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Fuguego throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Fuguego is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuguego throws out the jab.
Fuguego darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Fuguego into the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuguego.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
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 Alphonse Fuguego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit jabs at Fuguego's body.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuguego. Fuguego obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Fuguego takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuguego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Fuguego's body. Fuguego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuguego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fuguego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fuguego lands with a cross.
Fuguego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Fuguego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuguego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works Fuguego's body with a nice hook.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit clobbers Fuguego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fuguego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Fuguego dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Fuguego stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Fuguego advances to half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit pushes Fuguego off looking to stand but Fuguego dives back in and keeps control.
Fuguego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Fuguego is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuguego looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Fuguego loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fuguego lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuguego will feel that in the morning.
Fuguego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuguego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuguego lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Fuguego.
Fuguego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Fuguego's torso.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuguego walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Fuguego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuguego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Fuguego slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuguego misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Fuguego finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Fuguego changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuguego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Fuguego slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Fuguego slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Fuguego ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Fuguego does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fuguego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy body kick from Fuguego
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Fuguego throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuguego throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuguego connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuguego blocks the body kick.
Fuguego fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuguego misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuguego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fuguego moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Fuguego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fuguego lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Fuguego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Fuguego avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuguego misses its target.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Fuguego's knee but Fuguego avoids it well.
Fuguego lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomoe Gozen (ranked 158 p4p, 726 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 21 p4p, 103 weight class). Weight has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music. Tomoe Gozen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Welter Weight's chin.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomoe Gozen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Gozen there.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Gozen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gozen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Gozen.
 Weight is rocked!
Good leg kick by Gozen.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Gozen finish him?
Gozen cracks Weight with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gozen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weight to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen closes the distance and clinches.
Gozen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Gozen tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
Gozen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gozen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gozen with a body shot.
Gozen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gozen throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weight fails to land with a series of punches.
Weight 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.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weight takes one on the button.
Jab from Gozen.
Gozen connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozen.
Gozen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gozen lands a jab to the nose.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gozen rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Weight breaks the clinch.
Gozen throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Weight throws a jab when Gozen was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gozen swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gozen working aggressively here.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gozen connects with a nice looking jab.
Gozen lands a brutal head kick. Weight looks out on his feet and Gozen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tomoe Gozen!
After the big win, Tomoe Gozen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Bond (ranked 245 p4p, 443 weight class) and Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 39 p4p, 61 weight class). Junqueiro Santo Amaro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santo Amaro takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santo Amaro checks a leg kick.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond misses with a jab to the body
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch but Bond moves away
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bond.
Santo Amaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
A shot to the body from Bond misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bond misses.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro lands with a kick to the temple. Bond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond cracks Santo Amaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bond throws a lazy body kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond throws a sloppy body shot
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond connects with a right hand. Santo Amaro shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there.
Santo Amaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bond.
Santo Amaro is looking to chop away at Bond's legs.
Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bond throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Santo Amaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bond is out of range and Santo Amaro settles back down.
Bond lands a nice shot that snaps Santo Amaro's head back.
Bond thows a leg kick but Santo Amaro checks it
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.
Santo Amaro throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santo Amaro at a distance.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santo Amaro. That did some damage!
Bond misses with a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro cracks Bond with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond'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.
Santo Amaro tries to land a front kick but Bond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Gunner Bond is winning the standup battle so far.
Bond connects with a crisp jab.
Bond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Santo Amaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bond has got the better of the exchanges.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bond.
Bond tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Bond swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond lands with a left to the head.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond misses with the head strike.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santo Amaro can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Santo Amaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bond prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Amaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target.
Santo Amaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santo Amaro will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro walks into a jab.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but Bond avoids it.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Bond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Bond misses.
And Santo Amaro responds with a good body kick, but Bond manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santo Amaro momentarily.
Bond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Bond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond jabs at Santo Amaro's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro just manages to avoid it.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Bond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond lands a nice shot that snaps Santo Amaro's head back.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond jabs Santo Amaro right on the nose. Santo Amaro blinks but takes it well.
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!
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Bond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Bond misses.
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond misses with a hook
and Santo Amaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bond takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santo Amaro moves away.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Bond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
A nice leg kick from Bond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond dips to his left and cracks Santo Amaro with an uppercut!
Bond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santo Amaro cracks Bond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bond lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 146 p4p, 125 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 11 p4p, 6 weight class). Fleximario kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Funkmeister. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario misses the jab.
Wrecks checks a low kick from Fleximario.
It seemed like Wrecks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Fleximario's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Fleximario misses.
Wrecks throws a hook but Fleximario avoids it easily.
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Wrecks slips the punch.
Wrecks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrecks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fleximario. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fleximario. Wrecks shrugs it off though.
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Wrecks slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecks throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrecks manages to avoid it.
Fleximario tries to land a body kick
and Fleximario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleximario looks to throw the jab but Wrecks is out of range.
Wrecks misses with a straight left.
Wrecks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleximario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrecks.
Fleximario lands a really nice looking cross but Wrecks seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario throws a sloppy head kick and Wrecks moves out of range easily.
Wrecks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleximario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fleximario takes a swing at Wrecks's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Fleximario - just one landing.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleximario throws an overhand right that lands on Wrecks's shoulder, as Wrecks tries to avoid the shot.
Wrecks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrecks on the side of the head.
It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Fleximario misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrecks avoids the body shot from Fleximario.
Wrecks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleximario throws a lazy right hand but Wrecks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleximario throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wrecks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleximario takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fleximario lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fleximario takes one to the side of the head.
Fleximario with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario misses the shot to the body.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrecks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wrecks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrecks! But no joy.
Wrecks misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Wrecks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Wrecks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fleximario connects with a single shot there.
Fleximario misses with a right hand
and Wrecks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hawk Fleximario has been cut.
A big left from Fleximario misses.
Fleximario swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrecks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleximario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrecks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk Fleximario is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks lands with a cross.
Wrecks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleximario appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecks throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fleximario counter with a right hand.
Wrecks misses with a wild combination.
Fleximario lands a big head kick that sends Wrecks tumbling to the mat! Fleximario takes a step backwards and waves Wrecks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wrecks blocks a head kick by Fleximario.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Wrecks.
Wrecks blocks the body kick.
Fleximario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrecks can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario walks into a left hand.
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!
Fleximario connects with a solid leg kick.
Wrecks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fleximario moves out of range of the body kick from Wrecks.
Wrecks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleximario.
Fleximario throws out a loose jab but Wrecks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wrecks counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Fleximario! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Yu Tai (ranked 20 p4p, 292 weight class) and Nova Lankinen (ranked 3 p4p, 43 weight class). Yu Tai comes into the arena with Invincible Pole Fighter blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nova Lankinen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Tai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu Tai throws out the jab.
Yu Tai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
A little feinted left hand from Yu Tai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yu Tai swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Yu Tai throws a shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Yu Tai walks into a jab.
Yu Tai lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lankinen will feel that in the morning.
Yu Tai drops Lankinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lankinen looks back up at him and smiles so Yu Tai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lankinen is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lankinen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
Tam Yu Tai retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Tam Yu Tai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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