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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thufir Hawat (ranked 1735 p4p, 1056 weight class) and Marco Vera (ranked 220 p4p, 145 weight class). Thufir Hawat 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Vera!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawat misses with a left hand
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Hawat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vera tries to clinch up but Hawat circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawat keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawat lands an overhand right.
Vera clinches with his opponent.
Come on Hawat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawat effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hawat for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hawat blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawat has Vera pushed against the cage.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera misses with a punch to the body.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hawat.
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawat has him pressed against the cage.
Hawat misses with the head strike.
Vera is trying to push Hawat away but Hawat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hawat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawat.
Hawat misses with a punch on the inside.
Vera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vera breaks the clinch.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Hawat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hawat pushes him off.
Vera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat throws a hook but Vera avoids it easily.
Hawat throws a jab when Vera was well out of range.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Vera lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Hawat's head but Hawat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawat. Vera shrugs it off though.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Hawat ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Hawat moved out of range nicely.
Vera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawat. That's going to slow Vera down.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawat misses the target.
Hawat throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Hawat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Hawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawat tries to land a front kick but Vera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vera tries to move into range but Hawat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera needs to keep his hands up - Hawat had a free shot at his head there.
Hawat lands a slapping body shot.
Hawat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera moves forwards but Hawat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawat avoids the body shot from Vera.
Hawat lands a really nice looking cross but Vera seems unphased.
Hawat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawat scores with a jab.
Vera wants to clinch up but Hawat keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawat misses the target.
Vera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.
Hawat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick there by Hawat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Hawat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hawat - that will leave a mark!
Hawat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vera can do to turn this around?
Hawat scores with a leg kick.
Hawat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Vera wants to clinch.
Vera cracks a nice hook into Hawat's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawat takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera tries to clinch but Hawat is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawat.
Hawat misses the jab.
Vera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawat ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawat takes one on the button.
Hawat tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera throws a right hand that Hawat ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawat also avoids with ease.
A low kick lands for Hawat.
Hawat looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawat has him pressed against the cage.
Vera tries to break free but Hawat pushes him back against the cage.
Hawat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vera up against the cage.
Hawat manages to break the clinch.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat connects with a right hand. Vera shakes it off.
Vera drives through and clinches with Hawat against the cage.
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thufir Hawat is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat blocks a jab.
Hawat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawat scores with a spinning back kick!
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawat just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vera tries to break free but Hawat pushes him back against the cage.
Hawat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vera avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawat throws an elbow but misses.
Hawat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vera throws a head punch that misses.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Hawat is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawat misses with a body punch.
Vera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawat up against the cage.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Hawat misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vera misses with a straight right.
Hawat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vera drops his hands momentarily and Hawat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawat jabs at Vera's body.
Vera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawat.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hawat there.
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawat.
Vera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera can't find room to land a body shot as Hawat controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawat.
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawat misses with a looping left.
Vera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vera moves away from the strike by Hawat.
Hawat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vera takes one on the button.
Hawat throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Hawat misses with a leg kick
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawat misses with a hook to the body
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thufir Hawat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hawat counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawat slips a straight right by Vera.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Hawat just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera tries to clinch but Hawat is having none of it.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Hawat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hawat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawat.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hawat pushes him off.
Hawat scores with a shot to the body.
Hawat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vera misses.
Vera clobbers Hawat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawat.
Vera takes one on the button.
Vera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera throws a jab when Hawat was well out of range.
Hawat misses with a straight left.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hawat pushes him off.
Vera clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hawat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera lunges at Hawat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawat's hand.
Vera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Hawat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawat swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Hawat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat 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.
Nice defenses there by Vera.
Hawat connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawat lands with a right hand.
Marco Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat!
After the fight, Thufir Hawat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Peterson (ranked 1418 p4p, 637 weight class) and Micah Frank (ranked 183 p4p, 91 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade- Rage Against the Machine. 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phoenix Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Frank misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Frank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frank lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tried to score with a low kick but Frank checks it.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a low kick, looking for Frank's leg but Frank calmly moves out of range.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Peterson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frank is able to avoid easily.
Peterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frank lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Frank blocks the low kick.
Frank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frank!
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Frank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Peterson punishes Frank's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Peterson is predictable there
and Frank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frank - that will leave a mark!
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Frank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Peterson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peterson throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank looks to throw a body kick
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Peterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frank moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank blocks a leg kick.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Peterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Peterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frank counters with a body kick that stops Peterson in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Frank connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson looks for the body kick but Frank saw that one coming.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank lands a nice looking body kick.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a left to the body.
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
Frank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson connects with a leg kick.
Frank swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Peterson misses its target.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank takes one to the side of the head.
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Frank fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Frank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank lands with a cross.
Frank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank misses with a wild combination.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank blocks a low kick nicely.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Frank throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Frank knows he should have avoided that one.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Peterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Phoenix Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Frank.
Donk. Frank catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Frank scores with a push kick.
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frank throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Peterson misses.
A low kick lands for Frank.
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson scores with a jab.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frank.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frank throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Peterson misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frank walks into a jab.
Frank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
Frank clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson looks for the body kick but Frank saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson with the inside leg kick.
Frank thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Peterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Peterson scores with a body shot.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank fakes the leg kick and cracks Peterson in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Frank only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frank connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Frank misses.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Frank misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Frank should have avoided that one.
Peterson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank is looking for the big counter here.
Peterson throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Frank throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
Well Frank 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 691 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 96 p4p, 167 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205
19 - 16 - 0 |
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26 - 26 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel scores with a decent looking hook.
Orel leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orel stuffs the takedown.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Orel cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Orel with a nice cross.
Orel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lewis eats them both and turns towards Orel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.
Orel tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orel throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orel counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Orel to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis shoots in but Orel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Orel gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Orel manages to retain guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Orel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis won't allow Orel to get back to his feet.
Orel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orel is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.
Lewis wants to control but Orel is keeping him busy.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Orel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Orel circles away easily
and Orel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewis tries to clinch but Orel moves out of range.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orel.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lewis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orel moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orel throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Orel sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
That's time! Orel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Derrick Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Derrick Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orel tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orel to the ground. Orel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orel throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Orel cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lewis scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Orel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orel.
Orel lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis seems unphased.
Lewis slips a straight right by Orel.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Orel finds it's way through Lewis's defenses.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orel works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orel. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orel scores with a decent looking hook.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two 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!
Orel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Orel.
Orel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Orel.
Orel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Orel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Orel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lewis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Orel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Orel shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Orel misses.
Orel throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Orel. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orel cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orel's corner calls for a 1-2. Orel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Orel cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orel as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Orel, which made it look bad.
Lewis slips a straight right by Orel.
Orel throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orel duly obliges.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orel misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Orel misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel connects with the punch.
A big right from Orel misses.
Orel scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Orel.
Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orel jabs at Lewis's body.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Orel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orel continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Orel misses the target.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orel avoids it really well and circles away.
Orel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Orel.
Orel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Orel.
Donk. Orel catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Orel sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orel scores with a jab.
Orel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Orel misses with a hook.
Orel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orel circles away.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Orel misses the jab.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Orel sneaks out the side door and pushes Lewis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Orel, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Orel against the cage but Orel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orel lands an overhand right.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Orel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Lewis is rocked!
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Orel finish him?
The crowd cheers as Orel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Orel moves out of range.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orel defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Orel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel scores with a jab.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orel moves into the clinch.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orel has Lewis pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lewis is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Orel - that's hurt Lewis badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lewis is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lewis doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adam Orel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 460 p4p, 1011 weight class) and Unang Zemin (ranked 37 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zemin's choice of entrance music: 부모님 ì€í˜œ. 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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135
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues counters with a big head kick but Zemin shrugs it off.
Zemin closes the distance but Rodrigues moves to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues effectively controlling the action here.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Zemin tries to tie him up.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Rodrigues has Zemin pushed against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodrigues.
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!
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Zemin trying to stall but Rodrigues improves his position.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Zemin tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zemin is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigues avoids a kick to the body.
Zemin instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Zemin wants to clinch.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues cracks Zemin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zemin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin moves forwards but Rodrigues connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin scores with a punch to the head.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Zemin.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
As Zemin backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to work over Zemin's front leg with a kick but Zemin checks it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Zemin down.
Zemin has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zemin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zemin slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Zemin moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues thumps Zemin with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Zemin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZemin.
Zemin looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zemin.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Zemin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Zemin throws a body kick.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin looks to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zemin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Zemin's ribs.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Zemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zemin wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
Zemin stalling.
Zemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 252 p4p, 335 weight class) and AJ Brown (ranked 33 p4p, 44 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: Ace Hood - Undefeated. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Brown has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as DKasada tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from DKasada.
DKasada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by DKasada.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but DKasada uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada lands an uppercut.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
DKasada blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
DKasada blocks a body shot from Brown.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Brown.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
A right hand to the body from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a left to the head.
Brown works on DKasada's body with a couple of short punches.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown gets through DKasada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of DKasada's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by DKasada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DKasada or not.
DKasada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DKasada lands with a left to the head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but DKasada avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown looking to stall.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada lands a right hand.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DKasada or not.
DKasada misses with some punches.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from DKasada.
Brown misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from DKasada.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
DKasada misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
As DKasada backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but DKasada manages to avoid it all.
DKasada throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown wants to clinch up but DKasada keeps it at a distance.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DKasada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
DKasada throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DKasada lands a nice looking body shot.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown slips a straight right by DKasada.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
DKasada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Komedor DKasada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but DKasada avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DKasada or not.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
DKasada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown misses with a body punch.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown works on DKasada's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a jab when DKasada was well out of range.
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!
DKasada looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
It looked like DKasada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
DKasada cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DKasada. That did some damage!
DKasada misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but DKasada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with DKasada.
DKasada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for DKasada.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
DKasada misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
DKasada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown tries to work over DKasada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as DKasada tries to tie him up.
DKasada avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for DKasada.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
DKasada cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
DKasada pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike.
DKasada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
DKasada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DKasada misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown wants to slow DKasada down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by DKasada.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by DKasada. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with the body kick
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DKasada tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown drives through and clinches with DKasada against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown presses DKasada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DKasada backwards.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown letting DKasada take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Brown.
DKasada misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as DKasada controls the action.
DKasada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DKasada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DKasada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
Brown prevents a body shot from DKasada.
AJ Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as DKasada controls the action.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown gets through DKasada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DKasada is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns DKasada into the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but DKasada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DKasada's elbow.
DKasada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from DKasada as the two fighters clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
DKasada lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
DKasada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DKasada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from DKasada.
DKasada lands a left hand.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DKasada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DKasada.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, DKasada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from DKasada.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Komedor DKasada.
Well DKasada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!
A victorious Komedor DKasada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholaus Strauss (ranked 609 p4p, 442 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 87 p4p, 57 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chad Smith enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholaus Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Strauss darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss has Smith pushed against the cage.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Smith looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss stalls.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break free.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss is working Smith over against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strauss rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Strauss.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a jab.
Smith tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholaus Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Strauss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Strauss cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strauss drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Strauss shrugs off.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
A short right from Strauss.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
A very excited looking Nicholaus Strauss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 287 p4p, 679 weight class) and Lars Kay (ranked 25 p4p, 54 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
Kay throws a jab when Furioto was well out of range.
Kay misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely.
Kay throws a big shot that misses.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Furioto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kay closes the distance and clinches.
Furioto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kay is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kay has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
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.
Furioto 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 fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay gets back to full guard.
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Furioto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kay.
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Furioto! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kay has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maximus Furioto thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 700 p4p, 359 weight class) and Peter Beardsley (ranked 42 p4p, 21 weight class). Drake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws a hook but Beardsley blocks it.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake thuds his right hand into Beardsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Beardsley wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.
Beardsley dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Drake's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Beardsley down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Beardsley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beardsley is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drake cracks Beardsley with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
Drake connects with a body shot.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beardsley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drake.
Drake plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Beardsley swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Beardsley face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
Our winner, JD Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bispen (ranked 303 p4p, 312 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 39 p4p, 41 weight class). 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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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bispen lands the left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Bispen scores with a four punch combination!
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bispen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Bispen lands with a good body shot.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bispen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bispen digs a good body shot into Kalske's ribs.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen checks a low kick from Kalske.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bispen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bispen's knee momentarily.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bispen cracks Kalske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen lands a two punch combo.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bispen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bispen scrambles back to his feet.
Kalske has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bispen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalske on the side of the head.
A head kick from Kalske lands but Bispen takes it in his stride.
Bispen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Bispen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalske doesn't seem phased though.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Kalske 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.
Kalske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
Bispen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
Bispen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen scores with a punch to the head.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
Bispen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalske is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bispen misses with a jab to the body
and Kalske counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalske throws a nice looking combination but Bispen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen is looking to counter punch.
Bispen misses with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
A jab from Bispen finds it's way through Kalske's defenses.
Bispen lands a jab.
Donk. Kalske catches Bispen right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Kalske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalske slips a jab from Bispen.
Bispen connects with a body shot.
Kalske throws a low kick, looking for Bispen's leg but Bispen calmly moves out of range.
Bispen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bispen. That did some damage!
Bispen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bispen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Bispen misses.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalske moves away.
Kalske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Kalske flicks out a counter leg kick but Bispen steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalske scores with a push kick.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bispen throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Bispen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalske counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bispen is breathing heavily.
Bispen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Kalske misses.
Bispen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalske counters with a big head kick but Bispen shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen tries to bum rush Kalske with a series of wild strikes but Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
Kalske throws out a loose jab but Bispen uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bispen moves forwards but Kalske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bispen throws a hook but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bispen misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalske throws a shot from downtown. Bispen moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske slips a jab from Bispen.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Bispen avoids it with no problem.
Kalske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Kalske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Bispen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen backing away here, and Kalske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen misses the jab.
Kalske throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Bispen lands.
Kalske slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Kalske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
A big left from Bispen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kalske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalske.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bispen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalske.
A jab from Bispen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kalske tried to score with a low kick but Bispen checks it.
Bispen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalske misses the target.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Kalske.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske counters with a good low kick that Bispen was not able to check.
Bispen tries to bum rush Kalske with a series of wild strikes but Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bispen defends it well.
Kalske dips to his left and cracks Bispen with an uppercut!
Bispen misses with a double jab
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Kalske with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalske cracks Bispen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalske has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bispen to stand back up!
 Bispen is rocked!
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalske counters with a huge right that knocks Bispen out cold! Kalske is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske 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 Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 27 p4p, 270 weight class) and Rimtas Kentas (ranked 4 p4p, 38 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas scores with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kentas.
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kentas on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the position but Kentas is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit prevents Kentas from improving position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Kentas off him but Kentas keeps the position.
Kentas wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kentas prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Kentas.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentas throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Kentas - just one landing.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kentas off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas tries to escape but Sitsongrit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kentas turns into Sitsongrit and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kentas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Kentas throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kentas lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Kentas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Kentas manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Kentas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kentas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kentas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kentas throws an elbow but misses.
Kentas misses with an elbow strike.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Kentas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kentas pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kentas takes one to the side of the head.
Kentas is rocked!
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Kentas blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Kentas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kentas avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Kentas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kentas's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Sitsongrit working Kentas over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Kentas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Kentas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
That has opened up Rimtas Kentas's cut even more.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks Kentas with a mighty uppercut! Kentas falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kentas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Madkhao Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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