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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Kelly (ranked 1624 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 200 p4p, 123 weight class). Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Kelly.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly swings for the body but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head but Tong Panong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Tong Panong shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Kelly has control of Tong Panong's left arm, preventing Tong Panong from doing any damage.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tong Panong is aware though and is defending well.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Tong Panong is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly seems keen to control Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tong Panong won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control the position.
Tong Panong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Kelly is trying to keep Tong Panong in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tong Panong takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a jab when Tong Panong was well out of range.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tong Panong goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
and Tong Panong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Tong Panong's ribs.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tong Panong into the cage.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Tong Panong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tong Panong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Kelly moves out of range as Tong Panong throws a body kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
 It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tong Panong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Tong Panong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Tong Panong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tong Panong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tong Panong wants to take Kelly's back here but Kelly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong goes for an armbar but Kelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kelly.
Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Tong Panong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Tong Panong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Pat Kelly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Pat Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 1590 p4p, 1673 weight class) and Kamu Havas (ranked 89 p4p, 95 weight class). Bjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate - Denzel Curry. Havas has chosen LXST CXNTURY - CARBON MIST as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kamu Havas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamu Havas!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havas takes one to the chin there.
 It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Havas swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has picked Havas up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Havas!
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Havas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Havas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Havas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Havas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount and Havas is in trouble!
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Havas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamu Havas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Havas tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Havas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Havas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking.
Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havas, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Havas to the mat but Havas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havas breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Havas's guard.
Bjornsson prevents Havas from getting back to his feet.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Havas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas.
Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Havas misses.
A jab from Havas misses.
Nice cross by Bjornsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havas can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Havas's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamu Havas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havas moves away.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Bjornsson lunges at Havas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havas's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Havas as Bjornsson shoots in.
Havas throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havas defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Havas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Havas jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Havas counters with a nice uppercut.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Havas moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Havas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Havas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjornsson. That snapped Havas's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Havas.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Havas ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havas sprawls and moves away.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Havas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjornsson just content to control the position.
Havas wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down.
Bjornsson wants to control but Havas is keeping him busy.
Havas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bjornsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Havas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bjornsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson controlling the position well here. Havas rolled but Bjornsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bjornsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson connects with a big shot to the side of Havas's head.
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Havas is trying to stand back up.
Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Havas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havas is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Havas for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abduwali Hassan (ranked 1915 p4p, 1201 weight class) and Tom Korppila (ranked 148 p4p, 100 weight class). Korppila has chosen Mustasch - The Mauler as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Korppila!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korppila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan thows a leg kick but Korppila checks it
and Korppila counters with a straight right hand.
Korppila shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Korppila drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korppila defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Korppila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Korppila manages to pass to side control.
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hassan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hassan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Korppila manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Korppila throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hassan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Korppila with a couple of short strikes.
Korppila thowing shots but they're missing.
Hassan blocking the ground and pound.
Hassan is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action.
Hassan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Korppila goes for an armbar but Hassan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hassan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan tries to stand but Korppila is controlling from the bottom.
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Korppila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hassan stacks Korppila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hassan!
Korppila tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Korppila fails with the takedown.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korppila.
Korppila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korppila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korppila! But no joy.
Korppila shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korppila checks it well.
Korppila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan lands a jab.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korppila or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Hassan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Korppila saw that one coming.
Korppila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korppila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan throws a jab when Korppila was well out of range.
Hassan rushes Korppila and presses him up against the cage.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korppilas head.
Korppila ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Korppila no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korppila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hassan has picked Korppila up and slammed him! Korppila can't keep hold of the triangle and Hassan manages to pass to side control!
Hassan decides to stand back up.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Korppila moved out of range.
Korppila has a takedown stuffed.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila shoots for a double leg takedown but Hassan sprawls well. He's pushed Korppila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hassan cracks Korppila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Korppila is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Korppila.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Korppila.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Korppila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korppila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Korppila slips the punch.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korppila can do to turn this around?
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korppila throws out the jab.
Korppila walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Korppila defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Korppila blocks the leg kick.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Korppila slips the punch.
Korppila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korppila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korppila on the side of the head.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan wants to clinch
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Korppila's ribs.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korppila was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Korppila goes for a double leg but Hassan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hassan continues to drive forward.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
A big right from Korppila misses.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korppila.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Korppila falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hassan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
After the big win, Abduwali Hassan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Stoner's Killer Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Tom Korppila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 913 p4p, 725 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 117 p4p, 91 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the body
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Legions misses with an elbow strike.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Legions.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
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!
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions prevents Brandstatter from breaking the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter tries to stall but Legions uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Legions.
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter with a poor takedown
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fidel Legions seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position.
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter looking to throw knees to the head but Legions is blocking nicely.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions.
Brandstatter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Legions on the inside.
Legions being controlled against the cage.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the head but Legions blocks with his arms.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Legions.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
Legions avoids a wild elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions digs a right hand underneath Brandstatter's ribcage. Brandstatter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legions presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Legions misses with a knee strike.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions tries a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Legions.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions working aggressively here.
Brandstatter looking to stall.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions missing with knees to the body.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter wants to stall.
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Legions.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter trying to stall but Legions improves his position.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions lands a right hand.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a nice body shot.
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Legions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter stalling in the clinch but Legions improves position.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Legions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legions winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fidel Legions thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dawkins (ranked 576 p4p, 686 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 73 p4p, 85 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Dawkins.
A low kick from Dawkins is predictable there
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Good shot there by Dawkins.
Dawkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Dawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luciano's guard.
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!
Luciano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luciano is trying to hold Dawkins in close to prevent damage but Dawkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Luciano tries to kick Dawkins off but Dawkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luciano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dawkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano tries to reverse the position but Dawkins maintains control.
Dawkins controlling the pace for now.
Dawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luciano is looking to escape.
Luciano is looking to get to half guard.
Luciano regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawkins connects with a nice short shot to Luciano's temple.
Dawkins throws a strike but Luciano avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luciano's head.
Dawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Luciano's brow.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
Luciano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawkins passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking for a kimura here.
Luciano scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dawkins manages to mount him!
Dawkins prevents Luciano from getting the reversal.
Luciano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dawkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luciano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Luciano taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Luciano to his feet.
Dawkins lands with a right hand.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dawkins with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charles Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins'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.
Dawkins stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
Luciano and Dawkins are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Luciano throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Dawkins into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Luciano knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 399 p4p, 540 weight class) and Kloockz Diesel (ranked 53 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kloockz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
Kentas defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas content to stall in guard here.
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kentas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Kentas.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kentas jumps guard.
Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas managing to control the position.
Diesel tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kentas clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kentas cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kentas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kentas trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diesel throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kentas drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Kentas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kentas gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel trying to stall but Kentas improves his position.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Kentas lands with a left to the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Kentas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kentas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
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 Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
Kentas is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Kentas swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diesel manages to circle out of the way.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas slips a jab from Diesel.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a counter combo.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Kentas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
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!
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kentas ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas has Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kentas avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kentas.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kentas.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Rimtas Kentas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentas, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A victorious Rimtas Kentas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 410 p4p, 395 weight class) and Samuel Jones (ranked 51 p4p, 50 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones presses Swahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Swahn blocking some punches.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a body shot from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Swahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swahn cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Swahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Swahn pushes him off.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Swahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Swahn tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Swahn in a clinch.
Swahn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swahn tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swahn blocking some punches.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn being controlled against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Swahn trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Swahn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Swahn is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swahn gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Swahn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Swahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Swahn.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Swahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Swahn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Samuel Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones taking a breather.
A short right from Jones.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Jones is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swahn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones clinches up with Swahn and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Swahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Swahn pushes him away.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swahn after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Swahn's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Swahn back into the cage.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Swahn.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swahn misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Samuel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn is struggling to control the position.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Attila Hun (ranked 455 p4p, 409 weight class) and Nils Norling (ranked 62 p4p, 59 weight class). Norling has chosen Eminem - Go To Sleep as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hun does it's job there.
Hun avoids the body shot from Norling.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Hun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooh!!! Hun has knocked Norling down with a huge combo! Hun steps away and waves a wobbly Norling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Norling is rocked!
It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling throws a leg kick
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Norling.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling scores with a jab. Hun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Hun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun stuns Norling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hun.
Hun throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling misses with a body punch
and Hun counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Norling is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Attila Hun!
During a confident post fight interview, Attila Hun thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 98 p4p, 393 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 6 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues scores with a hook.
Hohenthal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues leaves Hohenthal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Hohenthal backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Hohenthal with that takedown attempt.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Hohenthal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Hohenthal's ribs.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal.
Jab from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws a big shot that misses.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigues has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Rodrigues wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigues on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
Rodrigues controlling Hohenthal's posture.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Rodrigues is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohenthal is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Hohenthal moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets through Hohenthal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hohenthal. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues throws a big counter head kick but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Hohenthal throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Nice shot lands for Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Hohenthal.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a head kick!
Hohenthal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
Hohenthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Hohenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that Hohenthal semi-blocks.
Hohenthal tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues works Hohenthal's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hohenthal tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hohenthal.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hohenthal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Rodrigues misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hohenthal. Hohenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hohenthal 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.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Rodrigues catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a head kick. Hohenthal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hohenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohenthal looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Rodrigues is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good work by Hohenthal as he checks the leg kick.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Rodrigues lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Hohenthal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Rodrigues with a hook.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohenthal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Rodrigues.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
Jake Rodrigues is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 185 p4p, 247 weight class) and Vunipola Veainu (ranked 28 p4p, 33 weight class). Barboza comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu walks into a left hand.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barboza misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Barboza tries to land a body kick
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barboza misses the body punch
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
 Barboza is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboza with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Barboza misses
and Veainu rattles Barboza with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barboza tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Veainu dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barboza stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
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