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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gael Dos Santos (ranked 2219 p4p, 6269 weight class) and Cyril Adofo (ranked 267 p4p, 539 weight class). Gael Dos Santos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gael Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Adofo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Santos's head backwards.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Dos Santos throws the kick towards the body but Adofo avoids it.
Adofo cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Gael Dos Santos has been cut.
Adofo is looking to land body kicks.
Adofo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Adofo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Santos tried to score with a low kick but Adofo checks it.
Adofo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dos Santos - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Adofo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Adofo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Fuisse (ranked 2893 p4p, 5056 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 363 p4p, 543 weight class). Tokoro has chosen Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Fuisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuisse ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Fuisse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuisse looks for a takedown but Tokoro sprawls well.
Tokoro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target.
Fuisse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fuisse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tokoro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuisse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tokoro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuisse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokoro sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuisse seems to be working for a kimura but Tokoro defends the submission attempt.
Fuisse 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.
Fuisse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tokoro trying to control from the bottom.
Tokoro has hold of Fuisse's hands but Fuisse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Tokoro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage.
Fuisse is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tokoro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Fuisse!
Jacob Fuisse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Alvarez (ranked 2306 p4p, 3509 weight class) and Addy Shooter (ranked 301 p4p, 400 weight class). Shooter has chosen The Bees Knees By, Juice WRLD as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Addy Shooter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shooter misses with a looping right.
Shooter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
It looks like Ricky Alvarez has been cut.
A jab from Shooter misses.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shooter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shooter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick by Shooter misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shooter.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shooter circles away quickly and effectively.
Shooter looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Shooter.
Shooter throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Shooter.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shooter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shooter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Shooter misses
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Shooter throws an off balance right hand
and Shooter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Addy Shooter has been cut.
Shooter jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Shooter.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shooter's head.
Shooter misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Shooter will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Shooter lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shooter misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shooter.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Shooter didn't see that one coming.
Shooter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shooter throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shooter looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shooter.
Shooter throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Shooter.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shooter misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Shooter misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo.
 Shooter is rocked!
Shooter looks up at the clock. Bad move! Alvarez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shooter. Alvarez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Martins (ranked 4086 p4p, 4272 weight class) and Julian Diaz (ranked 315 p4p, 322 weight class). Martins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monte Tiene Garabato. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Martins misses.
Martins misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martins clinches.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins lands a right hand.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Martins cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Martins connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martins tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Martins is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz catches Martins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martins is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Martins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martins looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Martins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martins scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Martins's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Martins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Martins misses.
Martins throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Martins throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Martins wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Martins moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Martins avoids them all with ease.
Martins checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Martins.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses with a hook. Martins ducked under it nicely.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martins rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz is pushing Martins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz looking to stall.
Martins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Martins throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Martins closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Martins improves position.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martins.
That has opened up Julian Diaz's cut even more.
Diaz motions for Martins to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martins as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martins scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martins wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Martins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Martins off the cage and back into range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martins misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Martins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins checks a low kick from Diaz.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Martins gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martins throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a lunging right hand
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Martins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Martins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Robertson (ranked 2690 p4p, 2708 weight class) and Homas Oleman (ranked 337 p4p, 338 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homas Oleman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleman clinches.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
Robertson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Robertson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleman manages to break the clinch.
Oleman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oleman throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Oleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oleman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleman ducks right into an uppercut from Robertson.
Oleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oleman tests Robertson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Robertson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleman tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Robertson misses its target.
Oleman tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oleman manages to circle out of the way.
Oleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Robertson coming out on top.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Oleman.
Robertson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oleman is able to avoid easily.
Oleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oleman misses the shot to the body.
Robertson defending well as Oleman loads up on a big left hand.
Oleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oleman is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleman lands a right hand.
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Oleman moves out of range.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Oleman saw that one coming.
Oleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Oleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Oleman throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Oleman backing up. Oleman nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Oleman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleman is pushing Robertson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robertson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleman.
A left hand lands to the body for Oleman.
Oleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Robertson blocks a body shot from Oleman.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Robertson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Robertson misses the target.
Oleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oleman lands a nice uppercut.
Oleman avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oleman.
Oleman stalling in the clinch.
Oleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Homas Oleman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oleman working aggressively here.
Oleman prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Oleman blocking some punches.
Oleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleman gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Oleman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oleman lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robertson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Oleman blocks the elbow strike.
Oleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Robertson off the cage and back into range.
Oleman slips a jab from Robertson.
Reece Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Oleman misses with a double jab.
Homas Oleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson slips a straight right by Oleman.
Oleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oleman swinging wildly here.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oleman checks a leg kick.
Oleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Oleman tries to clinch up
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Oleman was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Robertson taking a breather.
Oleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Oleman keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Oleman to work.
Still in the clinch, Oleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleman can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
Homas Oleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Oleman clinches with his opponent.
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Oleman wants to clinch up but Robertson keeps it at a distance.
Oleman catches Robertson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robertson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oleman to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Oleman misses the target.
Oleman lands a jab to Robertson's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oleman clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oleman.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Homas Oleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Oleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
It seemed like Oleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oleman 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.
No joy there for Oleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oleman throws a hook but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Oleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleman is looking to clinch.
Robertson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oleman clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Oleman breaks from the clinch.
Reece Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Oleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Oleman.
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robertson has time to react.
Oleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oleman misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Robertson misses its target.
Oleman tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
Oleman takes one to the side of the head.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Oleman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robertson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oleman moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Oleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Oleman controls the action.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
Oleman misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Oleman.
Robertson wants to get back to striking at distance but Oleman won't allow it.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oleman misses with a body punch.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Oleman avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleman prevents Robertson from breaking the clinch.
Oleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleman misses with a body punch.
Robertson controlling the action here for a moment.
Oleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
Oleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oleman rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to throw a body punch but Oleman avoids it by throwing Robertson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oleman.
Homas Oleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Robertson tenderised Oleman's leg. Oleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Oleman.
Reece Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleman scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homas Oleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oleman 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homas Oleman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varban Botev (ranked 2883 p4p, 2801 weight class) and Hugh Jass (ranked 354 p4p, 348 weight class). Varban Botev 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Varban Botev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Jass!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jass thuds his right hand into Botev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jass throws out a powerful jab.
Botev misses the shot to the body.
Jass works Botev's body with a nice hook.
Botev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Botev misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Jass misses.
Botev attempts a counter takedown but Jass avoids it well and moves away.
Botev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Botev.
Botev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Botev is in Jass's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jass wants to get back to his feet but Botev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Botev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Botev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Botev postures up and lands a big shot to Jass's brow.
Botev working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jass can do anything to dispel that myth.
Botev stands up over Jass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Botev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Botev prevents Jass from getting back to his feet.
Jass has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botev sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Botev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Botev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Botev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jass wants to stand up but Botev is controlling him.
Botev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Botev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jass on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jass is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Botev slows the pace down.
Botev landing a few strikes.
Botev lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jass is trying to buck Botev off.
Botev is putting a hurting on Jass here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jass is rocked!
Botev scores with punches from side control.
Jass is still in real trouble! Can Botev finish him?
Botev working the ground and pound from side control.
Botev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jass looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Botev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varban Botev!
Varban Botev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Cailean (ranked 1674 p4p, 3209 weight class) and Valentin Adamovic (ranked 235 p4p, 391 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Cailean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cailean closes the distance and pushes Adamovic back into the cage.
Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage.
Adamovic lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean jumps guard and drags Adamovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adamovic wants to pass the guard but Cailean is keeping the position.
Adamovic wants to stand but Cailean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cailean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic passes to side control.
Adamovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Adamovic trying to control the position but Cailean is working away.
Cailean struggling a bit here.
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.
Adamovic taking a breather here.
Cailean tries to improve position but can't.
Adamovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Adamovic trying to control the position but Cailean is working away.
Adamovic just content to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean is trying to get back to half guard.
Adamovic trying to control the action but Cailean is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cailean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adamovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cailean misses its intended target.
Cailean tries to move into range but Adamovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adamovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cailean slips a jab from Adamovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamovic.
Cailean scores with a jab.
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!
Cailean throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adamovic lands with a hook. Cailean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adamovic moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Cailean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
A short uppercut from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Adamovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cailean tries to pull guard but Adamovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cailean misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic.
Cailean lands a hook that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic 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.
Adamovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Adamovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adamovic throws a leg kick but Cailean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adamovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cailean has time to react.
Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Cailean.
Adamovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Adamovic is out of range.
Cailean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic 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.
Cailean moves into the clinch.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cailean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adamovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cailean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Cailean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cailean tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Cailean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cailean is leaning against Adamovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
Adamovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adamovic lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
A jab from Cailean finds it's way through Adamovic's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Cailean throws a head punch that misses.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Cailean.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cailean throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic pushes Cailean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
A short left from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Cailean has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Cailean lands with a light punch inside.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a right to the head.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean lands with a short shot to the head.
Cailean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cailean's elbow.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Cailean lands a body punch.
Cailean digs a right hand underneath Adamovic's ribcage. Adamovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adamovic blocks a body shot from Cailean.
Cailean blocks an uppercut.
Cailean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Cailean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cailean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow.
Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cailean misses with the head strike.
Cailean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Cailean's head.
Cailean prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage.
Cailean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic stalling in the clinch but Cailean improves position.
Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cailean misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cailean.
Cailean lands a left hand.
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Adamovic tries a low kick but Cailean avoids it.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adamovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cailean.
Cailean lands an overhand right.
Cailean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cailean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
It looks like Cailean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic.
Cailean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cailean scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamovic should have avoided that one.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adamovic checks a leg kick.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Adamovic tenderised Cailean's leg. Cailean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adamovic forces Cailean back against the cage and clinches.
Adamovic lands a body shot.
Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Cailean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Cailean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Cailean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Cailean.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Cailean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cailean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamovics head.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caileans head.
Adamovic tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cailean throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Cailean lands a nice shot to the body.
Cailean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cailean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cailean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Cailean tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cailean seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around.
Cailean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adamovic is looking to control Cailean's arms but Cailean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adamovic has his back to the cage.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cailean controls the action.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Cailean blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Adamovic.
Well Adamovic 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
A relieved looking Valentin Adamovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Casteel (ranked 1645 p4p, 3831 weight class) and Gaston Doumergos (ranked 223 p4p, 430 weight class). The key to victory for Dorian Casteel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dorian Casteel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaston Doumergos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casteel lands with an overhand left.
Doumergos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Casteel is defending against the submission attempts here by Doumergos.
Doumergos is pressing down on Casteel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Casteel is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumergos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casteel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casteel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doumergos trying to control but Casteel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumergos drops back looking for a leg! Casteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casteel manages to kick Doumergos off! Doumergos jumps back into Casteel's guard.
Casteel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doumergos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Casteel is trying to get back to his feet.
Doumergos trying to control the action but Casteel is working from the bottom.
Doumergos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Casteel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Casteel is trying to get back to half guard.
Casteel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Casteel tries to get out of the position.
Casteel prevents Doumergos from improving position.
Doumergos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Casteel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Casteel's face as Doumergos controls the position.
Casteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doumergos on the ground.
Doumergos has hold of Casteel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Casteel seems comfortable defending it but Doumergos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Casteel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Casteel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Doumergos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Doumergos!
A very excited looking Gaston Doumergos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Williamson (ranked 1360 p4p, 1663 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 211 p4p, 271 weight class). Daxton has chosen Mr Brightside as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daxton tries to move into range but Williamson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Williamson backs off Daxton throws a huge counter combo but Williamson manages to avoid it all.
Daxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daxton drops Williamson with a beautiful combination! Williamson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daxton is looking for the KO!
It looks like Buzz Williamson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson lands a head shot.
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Williamson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Daxton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Williamson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Euan Daxton!
Euan Daxton made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Léo Saint-Clair (ranked 1853 p4p, 726 weight class) and Niall Ferguson (ranked 220 p4p, 97 weight class). Saint-Clair comes into the arena with Seine Saint-Denis Style - Suprême NTM blaring out of the sound system. Niall Ferguson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Léo Saint-Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson with the inside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint-Clair. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses the jab.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saint-Clair rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range easily.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Saint-Clair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferguson under the eye.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson wants to slow Saint-Clair down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint-Clair went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Saint-Clair's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Saint-Clair's shoulder, as Saint-Clair tries to avoid the shot.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Saint-Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson with a hook.
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saint-Clair cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint-Clair's sensitive parts.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Ferguson misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Saint-Clair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint-Clair, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson stalling against the cage.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Léo Saint-Clair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson'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.
Saint-Clair tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint-Clair tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint-Clair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson misses the body punch
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint-Clair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Saint-Clair to acknowledge the strikes.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Saint-Clair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Saint-Clair ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Saint-Clair ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint-Clair also avoids with ease.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson punishes Saint-Clair's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint-Clair defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Saint-Clair loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Léo Saint-Clair is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Ferguson jabs at Saint-Clair's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Saint-Clair misses its target.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter 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!
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
Saint-Clair blocks a leg kick.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
As Ferguson looks to move away, Saint-Clair throws a big counter combo but Ferguson just gets out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Saint-Clair jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Saint-Clair moves away
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint-Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint-Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saint-Clair takes a step back to recover.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Saint-Clair saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint-Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint-Clair lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Saint-Clair is avoiding it.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint-Clair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Saint-Clair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saint-Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint-Clair checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson clinches.
Saint-Clair lands an uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saint-Clair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint-Clair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint-Clair at a distance.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saint-Clair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saint-Clair checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Saint-Clair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson slips a jab from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saint-Clair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferguson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint-Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint-Clair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Niall Ferguson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saint-Clair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint-Clair 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.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saint-Clair dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a two punch combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Saint-Clair.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint-Clair to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint-Clair slips a jab from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Saint-Clair avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint-Clair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair staying out of range there.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson works Saint-Clair's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair connects with a jab.
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
It looked like Saint-Clair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saint-Clair slips under a jab.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Niall Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson is looking to slow Saint-Clair down with leg kicks.
Ferguson jabs at Saint-Clair's body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Saint-Clair.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Saint-Clair avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Saint-Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint-Clair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint-Clair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Saint-Clair throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saint-Clair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair checks it.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Saint-Clair ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Saint-Clair is avoiding it.
Ferguson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Saint-Clair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Saint-Clair's head but Saint-Clair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Saint-Clair's body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint-Clair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Léo Saint-Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Saint-Clair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niall Ferguson.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niall Ferguson!
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