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Sucker Punch Pro Series 262 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 2354 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 308 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dominguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budluvski on the side of the head.
A low kick from Budluvski is predictable there
and Dominguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dominguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budluvski.
 It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Dominguez stuns Budluvski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominguez scores with the left hand. Budluvski knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Budluvski stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski looks to land a combination but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez looks to land a body kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski takes one to the side of the head.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dominguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Budluvski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez clobbers Budluvski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dominguez lands a jab.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Dominguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Dominguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Budluvski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budluvski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez cracks Budluvski with an open hand slap.
Budluvski works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Dominguez. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski tries a low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski looks to clinch
letting Dominguez counter with a right hand.
Dominguez scores with a head kick.
Dominguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dominguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski clinches up with Dominguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Budluvski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski lands a left hand.
Budluvski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
Dominguez swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
It looked like Budluvski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Budluvski blocks the low kick.
Dominguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Dominguez checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dominguez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Budluvski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski wants to slow Dominguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Dominguez digs a good hook to Budluvski's body.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a straight left.
Dominguez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Dominguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Budluvski throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez lands a jab to the nose.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the head.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez'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.
Dominguez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Montesh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budluvski gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski gets through Dominguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dominguez lands a body shot.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budluvski.
Budluvski managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Budluvski.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Budluvski blocks with his arms.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is working Budluvski over against the cage.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Budluvski misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.
Dominguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Budluvski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budluvski avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Budluvski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez with the inside leg kick.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Dominguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dominguez lands an overhand right.
Dominguez misses with a leg kick.
Budluvski takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Dominguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budluvski closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budluvski tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budluvski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a right hand.
Budluvski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Budluvski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a body punch.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Budluvski in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Budluvski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez lands with an overhand left.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dominguez is able to avoid easily.
Dominguez takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dominguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a double jab.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Dominguez lands with a hook. Budluvski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Dominguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dominguez.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez feints and then cracks Budluvski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Budluvski down.
Dominguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Dominguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Budluvski moves out of range as Dominguez throws a body kick.
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budluvski misses with a series of wild punches.
Budluvski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budluvski is defending well for now.
Dominguez landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski tries to break free but Dominguez pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski lands an elbow inside.
Budluvski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez works on Budluvski's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Budluvski 's eye.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Budluvski blocks with his arms.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budluvski avoids it.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Budluvski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez works on Budluvski's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budluvski is defending well for now.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez scores a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez connects with a knee to the head.
Dominguez landing knees to the head.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Budluvski blocks with his arms.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Budluvski.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Budluvski lands a left hand.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budluvski tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Budluvski in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Dominguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dominguez doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski slips a jab and a cross from Dominguez.
Budluvski scores with a leg kick.
Montesh Dominguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Budluvski checks a low kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dominguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
Montesh Dominguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fochi (ranked 2072 p4p, 2131 weight class) and Tyson Asakura (ranked 270 p4p, 275 weight class). Asakura has chosen JJBA - Giorno's Theme as his entrance music. Tyson Asakura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Asakura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fochi.
Fochi slips a jab from Asakura.
Good shot there by Fochi.
Asakura misses with the combination.
Fochi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi moves into full mount!
Asakura can't escape the position.
Fochi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asakura is surviving well by controlling Fochi's body position as best he can.
Asakura stops Fochi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Asakura wants to control but Fochi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi mounts Asakura! Really nice guard pass there!
Fochi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Fochi's attempts to control the action.
Fochi avoids the attempt from Asakura to control.
Fochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asakura is looking to escape.
Fochi wants to take Asakura's back here but Asakura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fochi takes Asakura's back.
Fochi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Asakura is defending well though. Fochi let's go of the attempt for now.
Fochi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fochi looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Fochi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asakura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi is trying to stick to Asakura's back but Asakura is turning into Fochi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fochi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Asakura.
Asakura preventing the sweep.
Fochi is trying to keep Asakura in close.
Fochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asakura postures up in Fochi's guard and throws a big left but Fochi blocks it.
Fochi looking for a guillotine here but Asakura defends easily.
Asakura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fochi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Fochi keeps moving.
Fochi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asakura manages to get himself to full guard.
Fochi is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Fochi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fochi wants to pass the guard but Asakura is defending well.
Fochi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asakura is just riding it out for now. Fochi eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura is trying to stand back up but Fochi is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Fochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Fochi tries to avoid it.
Fochi blocks a jab.
Fochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fochi misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Fochi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fochi is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fochi controlling the action here.
Asakura won't allow Fochi to pass to mount.
Michael Fochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fochi controlling the pace.
Asakura is in trouble now - Fochi has advanced to mount!
Fochi trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asakura is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fochi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Asakura is now in Fochi's guard. A big mistake from Fochi there, giving up the dominant position!
Asakura tries to stand but Fochi is controlling from the bottom.
Fochi keeping full guard, as Asakura tries to pass.
Fochi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Asakura doesn't defend quickly enough and Fochi has managed to lock this one up! Can Asakura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fochi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Fochi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 610 p4p, 1524 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 88 p4p, 218 weight class). Leon Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu slips a jab from Smith.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Liu lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith moves away from the strike by Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Smith darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liu tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Liu leaning against his opponent.
Liu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu blocks a body shot from Smith.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Smith just leaning against Liu, taking a breather.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a body shot from Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Liu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith letting Liu take a breather here.
Liu prevents a body shot from Smith.
Liu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Liu's ribcage. Liu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith prevents a body shot from Liu.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Liu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Liu misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Liu backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liu up against the cage.
Liu digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith stalls.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liu misses with some punches.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Liu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Liu scores with a hook to the body.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Liu.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Liu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Smith cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Liu staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Liu down.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith gets a clinch.
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Smith tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Liu.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Smith digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Liu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Smith thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Smith slips under a jab from Liu.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1244 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Tom Bickle (ranked 117 p4p, 98 weight class). Tom Bickle 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bickle!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but Hermann pushes him off.
Bickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hermann's head backwards.
A lazy left from Bickle finds it's target.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bickle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermann thinking.
Good exchange - Bickle coming out on top.
Bickle jabs Hermann right on the nose. Hermann blinks but takes it well.
Hermann moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Bickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle scores with a knee to the head.
Hermann slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but Hermann blocks it.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle scores with a shot to the side of Hermann's head.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bickle.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle gets through Hermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bickle connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermann misses with a body shot
and Bickle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermann's head.
Hermann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Bickle flicks out a counter leg kick but Hermann steps away.
Bickle pushes Hermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Bickle pushes Hermann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermann tries to work over Bickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Bickle scores with a shot to the side of Hermann's head.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann trying to control the position but instead, Bickle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hermann into the cage.
A short right from Bickle on the inside.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermann breaks from the clinch.
Bickle tries to clinch up
and Bickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Hermann throws a low kick but Bickle avoids it.
Bickle tries to clinch but Hermann is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bickle.
Bickle lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle moves away from the strike by Hermann.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bickle tries to clinch there but Hermann circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermann misses the target.
Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bickle tries to work over Hermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Hermann.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bickle as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann blocking some punches.
Hermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermann.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Hermann lands a body shot.
Hermann is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Hermann manages to break the clinch.
Hermann misses with a two punch combination.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
Hermann moves into range and clinches up with Bickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Bickle pushes Hermann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Tom Bickle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermann wants to stall.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Bickle misses with a knee strike.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hermann fails to land.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle scores with a shot to the side of Hermann's head.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermann scores with a jab to the body.
Tom Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bickle cracks Hermann with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Hermann lands.
Tom Bickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bickle.
Nice body punch from Bickle.
Bickle clinches with his opponent.
Bickle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Bickle tries a body shot but Hermann blocks it.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle digs a right hand into Hermann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermann's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hermann.
Bickle lands a left hand.
Bickle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karl Hermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but Hermann blocks with his arms.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bickle.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann trying to stall but Bickle improves his position.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but Hermann blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Hermann as the two fighters clinch.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bickle closes the distance but Hermann moves to the side
letting Hermann counter with a right hand.
Hermann misses the body punch
and Bickle counters with a good low kick that Hermann was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermann.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermann misses the target.
Hermann blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermann misses the target.
Bickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bickle scores with a nice right hand.
Bickle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermann.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
Bickle throws out a loose jab but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermann swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermann misses with a double jab
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hermann counters with a left and a right that stings Bickle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 Hermann is rocked!
Bickle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermann.
Bickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.
Tom Bickle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bickle tries to clinch but Hermann is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Hermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bickle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bickle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lentz (ranked 861 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 123 p4p, 220 weight class). Lester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get Back - Ludacris kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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159
20 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lentz under the eye.
Lentz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lentz slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lentz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lentz misses with a few strikes there.
Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lentz at a distance.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Lentz is just out of range.
Lentz closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester misses with a takedown
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.
Lester lands with an overhand left.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lentz enables Lester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lentz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lentz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lester.
Lester has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lentz has Lester pulled in close to control his posture.
Lentz can't keep his opponent in guard - Lester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lentz is trying to maintain the position but Lester is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Lester 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lester there.
Lester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lester content to control rather than advance.
Lester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lester is looking to advance position but Lentz won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lentz drives through and clinches with Lester against the cage.
Lentz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lentz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lester.
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Lester.
Lester shoots in for a double leg but Lentz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leon Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Lester.
Lester connects with a jab.
Lentz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lester on the side of the head.
Lentz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lentz misses with a low kick as Lester jumps back.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lentz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lentz. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester throws a series of punches but Lentz avoids them all with ease.
Lentz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lentz walks into a jab.
Lester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lentz avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lentz.
A big left from Lentz misses.
Lentz lands with a nice combination. Lester backs away looking to recover.
Lentz throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lentz throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Lester catches Lentz right on the button with a cross.
Lentz misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester 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.
Lester jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.
Lentz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Lentz throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lester looking to score a takedown here. Lentz is defending well but Lester drives through and ends up in Lentz's guard.
Lentz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester looking to sit in guard and control but Lentz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester managing to control the position.
Lentz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lester, up you get!
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz misses with a double jab.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
Lester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lester might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lentz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
Lentz walks into a left hand.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester lands a jab.
Lentz scores with a sloppy right hand. Lester should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lentz throws a series of punches but Lester avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Lester lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Lentz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lentz slips a straight right by Lester.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lentz throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lentz rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester works Lentz's body with a nice hook.
Lester looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lentz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lester presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lentz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lentz throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester scores with a jab. Lentz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lester goes for a double leg but Lentz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lentz continues to drive forward.
Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lentz is fending him off so far but Lester persists. Nope, Lentz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lentz lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lentz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lentz closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage.
Lentz working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lentz fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
Lentz throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Lentz leaves Lester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leon Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Lester.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lentz but Lentz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lester.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Lentz throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester lands a jab.
Lentz throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
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 Leon Lentz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lester misses with a takedown attempt - Lentz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Lentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lentz scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lentz thows a body kick. Lester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lester shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lentz's guard.
Moe Lester has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lester wants to control from the top but Lentz keeps moving.
Lester is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz keeping full guard, as Lester tries to pass.
Lester looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lentz, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lentz is pulling down on Lester's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lentz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lentz throws a combination. Lester tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lentz scores with a body shot.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lentz.
Lester gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lester is continuing to stall.
Lentz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lester stalling.
Lentz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Lentz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lentz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zett Jukassa (ranked 437 p4p, 498 weight class) and Ben Reed (ranked 62 p4p, 70 weight class). Ben Reed 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Reed misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed defending well as Jukassa loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Jukassa moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed scores with a jab.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a body kick.
A big right from Reed misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Reed misses.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed tries to land a body kick
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Jukassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed misses with a low kick as Jukassa jumps back.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Reed.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Jukassa moved away.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukassa blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jukassa misses with a body shot.
Jukassa lands a right hook to the body.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukassa moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Jukassa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa checks a low kick from Reed.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Jukassa's head but Jukassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukassa moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Jukassa moves out of range as Reed strikes.
It looked like Jukassa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed misses the jab.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Reed misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukassa avoids a kick to the body.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa walks into a left hand.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a big right hand! Oh Reed is in trouble here! Jukassa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zett Jukassa!
After the fight, Zett Jukassa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 689 p4p, 753 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 65 p4p, 71 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves takes one to the chin there.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goncalves darts in and clinches Courtial up against the cage.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves.
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Goncalves throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
Courtial connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Goncalves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial throws a combination. Goncalves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
Goncalves swinging wildly here.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.
Goncalves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goncalves slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Goncalves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Courtial jabs Goncalves right on the nose. Goncalves blinks but takes it well.
Goncalves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Courtial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goncalves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goncalves is able to avoid easily.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goncalves checks a low kick from Courtial.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Goncalves's ribs.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Courtial looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Goncalves moved out of range.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Goncalves.
Goncalves gets tackled into the cage by Courtial. Courtial maintains the clinch.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves is trying to maintain a safe position but Courtial gets an underhook and turns Goncalves into the cage.
Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goncalves momentarily.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial lands a head kick. Goncalves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goncalves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Courtial on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Courtial.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves scores with a jab.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Goncalves misses.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goncalves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Goncalves misses.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goncalves in his tracks.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves with a hook.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Goncalves - just one landing.
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Courtial lands a two punch combo.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves forces Courtial back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Courtial as Goncalves tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Courtial works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Courtial keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Goncalves misses with some punches.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Goncalves.
Courtial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goncalvess head.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Courtial tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Courtial works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Courtial.
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Goncalves's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial lands a high kick!
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goncalvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial scoring well with a low kick there.
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goncalves has Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goncalves throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Goncalves thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
Goncalves stalks Courtial and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Courtial's face. Courtial staggers backwards, shaken.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Goncalves lunges at Courtial with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Courtial's hand.
Courtial will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Goncalves is just out of range.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Courtial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Goncalves.
Goncalves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial lands a jab to the nose.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goncalves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Goncalves.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Goncalves connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Guilherme Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Goncalves lands.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a jab to the body
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
Goncalves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goncalves at a distance.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Courtial moves into the clinch.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Goncalves walks into a stiff left hand from Courtial.
Goncalves walks into a left hand.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Courtial slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courtial. That's going to slow Goncalves down.
Courtial lunges at Goncalves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goncalves's hand.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Goncalves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goncalves avoids the head kick by Courtial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with the left hand. Courtial knows he should have avoided that one.
Courtial slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial looks to land a body kick but Goncalves moved away.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Courtial slips a straight right by Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial lands a really nice looking cross but Goncalves seems unphased.
Good shot there by Courtial.
Goncalves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goncalves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courtial 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 280 p4p, 443 weight class) and Lemmy Bang (ranked 25 p4p, 36 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Point might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roots Reggae Music. Bang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters by moving into the clinch.
Bang jumps into guard, dragging Point to the mat.
Point got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Point has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Point is looking to advance position but Bang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bang trying to control but Point is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang controlling the position easily from mount.
Point is working to get back to half guard.
Bang controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Point turns into him and now he's in Bang's guard.
Bang working for submissions but it's allowed Point to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Point is working away from the top position though.
Bang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Point preventing the sweep.
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Point defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Point is proving a slippery customer.
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Point from controlling successfully.
Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Point defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Point trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Point defends well.
Point sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Point tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lemmy Bang 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.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Point throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Bang misses with a hook
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point scores with a jab.
Jab from Point.
Point moves into the clinch.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Point lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang pulls guard successfully.
Point looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Point throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Point is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bang, into his guard.
Point pushing down on Bang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Point is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Point is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Point wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to roll over but Point keeps him under control.
Bang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Point's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Point's back!
Bang looking for the choke but no joy.
Bang is looking for the choke from the back position but Point is controlling his hands well.
Lemmy Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is persistently looking for the submission but Point is defending it well.
Bang is hanging on to Point's back as he tries to escape.
Bang is looking for the choke from the back position but Point is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bang looking for the RNC.
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 Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point misses with a hook.
Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Point takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bang lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Point missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Bang scores with a four punch combination!
Point is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Point.
 Bang is rocked!
Bang switches off momentarily and Point cracks him with a monster right hand! Bang topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Point dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Point!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Point!
An out of breath Brayden Point 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Petrov (ranked 52 p4p, 90 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 7 p4p, 14 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 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 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones 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.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Petrov sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones avoids the head kick by Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Petrov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Jones cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov slips a jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
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 Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasil Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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 Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Jones.
Petrov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses the jab.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
A solid body kick from Petrov.
Jab from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Jones throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Jones moves away from the strike by Petrov.
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!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a jab.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mason Jones just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Petrov.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips under a jab from Jones.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jones misses.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Jones defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jones.
As Jones backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Petrov slips a straight right by Jones.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones with a nice cross.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones jabs at Petrov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov 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.
Petrov slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
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!
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrov.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones checks a low kick from Petrov.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Jones throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasil Petrov.
Well Petrov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Vasil Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 4 p4p, 127 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 1 p4p, 16 weight class). Matsuda comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Another World. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda throws a shot to the body.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barkley gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Barkley manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matsuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Barkley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barkley throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt
and Barkley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barkley scores with a head kick.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Matsuda.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuda's knee momentarily.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Matsuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Matsuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Matsuda punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Barkley tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsuda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda is pressing down on Barkley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barkley is holding on for now.
Matsuda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barkley is controlling Matsuda's trapped leg to prevent Matsuda from advancing to side control.
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barkley is staying active underneath Matsuda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matsuda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barkley defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barkley is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a strike but Barkley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuda postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Matsuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuda steps away.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda scores with a jab to the head.
Barkley throws a lazy head kick
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuda tries to move to mount but Barkley blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Barkley regains half guard, as Matsuda was trying to land strikes.
Barkley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
Matsuda is keen to just control but Barkley is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuda. Matsuda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barkley under the eye.
Matsuda is looking to wear down Barkley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda darts in looking for a takedown but Barkley gets double underhooks and turns Matsuda into the cage.
Matsuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barkley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Matsuda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tries to work over Matsuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Matsuda.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley digs a right hand into Matsuda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuda's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuda avoids it.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley gets through Matsuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a takedown but Barkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsuda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Matsuda didn't see that one coming.
Barkley walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Matsuda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Barkley swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Matsuda's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley is the new middleweight champion!
Nick Barkley 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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pop
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