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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 1518 p4p, 1685 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 195 p4p, 215 weight class). Mahogany comes into the arena with Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 26 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Mahogany takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Mahogany's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
 It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahogany stops Moore from standing up.
Mahogany is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Mahogany is having none of it.
Moore is pulling down on Mahogany's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mahogany is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany tries to score a body lock takedown but Moore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage.
Moore letting Mahogany take a breather here.
Mahogany prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face as Mahogany controls the position.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore tries to buck Mahogany off but Mahogany is having none of it.
Moore keeps trying to improve his position.
Moore pushes Mahogany away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mahogany gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Moore is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Moore is trying to improve his position.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahogany throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mahogany works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mahogany connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moore some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany landing a few strikes.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mahogany scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Mahogany just content to control the position.
Mahogany is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well.
Moore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mahogany wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Mahogany crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Mahogany connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahogany lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Mahogany moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahogany should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Moore misses.
Mahogany shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore scores with a hook.
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Moore tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany tries to counter by clinching up but Moore breaks away and moves out of range.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahogany on the side of the head.
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Moore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mahogany sprawling to the canvas! Mahogany rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moore finish him?!
 Mahogany is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Oh Mahogany is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahogany digs a good hook to Moore's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moore's head.
Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moore's half guard.
Moore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mahogany shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahogany feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Mahogany not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moore is trying to control the position but Mahogany postures up.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
Mahogany stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
Mahogany throwing strikes but missing.
Mahogany stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to stand up but Mahogany isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore controls Mahogany momentarily but Mahogany frees himself.
Mahogany controlling from the top position.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahogany lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mahogany is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mahogany connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahogany on the side of the head.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Mahogany saw it coming and moves away.
Moore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mahogany closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Mahogany controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahogany chips away with some ground and pound.
Rich Mahogany overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
Moore wants to stand but Mahogany is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahogany. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahogany trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moore is looking to stand up but Mahogany isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahogany content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahogany lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Mahogany advances position into side control!
Moore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mahogany has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mahogany asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahogany has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mahogany scoring with punches and elbows.
Mahogany cracks Moore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mahogany lands a few punches from side control.
Mahogany throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany cracks Moore with a big right hand but Moore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee asks Mahogany politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mahogany prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mahogany scores with punches from side control.
Mahogany landing strikes.
Mahogany prevents Moore from escaping the position.
Mahogany looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mahogany misses with the ground and pound.
Moore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mahogany is controlling him well.
Mahogany lands some shots froms side control.
Moore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mahogany asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moore gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Mahogany 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.
Moore is not content to let Mahogany control the position.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Mahogany wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Mahogany is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany trying to control the pace.
Mahogany is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahogany 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm kind of a big deal. My home is chock full of leatherbound volumes. And I'm thankful to the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cross (ranked 1592 p4p, 1944 weight class) and Zack Rize (ranked 197 p4p, 227 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Irregular God. Rize is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Rize!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rize did well to prevent Cross getting side control.
Cross is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross trying to pass the guard but Rize defending well.
Cross prevents Rize from standing back up.
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rize sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Rize wants to get back to his feet.
Cross is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cross is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross prevents Rize from standing back up.
Cross looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rize looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rize has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cross stops Rize from getting back to his feet.
Rize is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
Cross looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rize looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Rize is defending well.
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rize doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Cross trying to mount his opponent but Rize defends it.
Rize is trying to stand back up but Cross is controlling him
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rize circles away.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rize scores with a jab to the head.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rize sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Rize.
Cross goes for a double leg but Rize avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rize continues to drive forward.
Rize lands an uppercut.
Rize lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rize lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rize is working Cross over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rize - that landed with a thud.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize 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.
Rize gets a clinch.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Rize.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rize gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Cross tries for a takedown but Rize manages to get underhooks.
Rize lands with a right to the head.
Cross is rocked!
Rize works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Cross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cross! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rize is unloading with more strikes now! Cross drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
After the fight, Zack Rize was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 840 p4p, 973 weight class) and Kurou Nishiyama (ranked 107 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurou Nishiyama!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Nishiyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Costeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nishiyama darts in trying to clinch
and Costeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick from Nishiyama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau blocks a jab.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costeau throws a head kick but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nishiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costeau lands a head kick!
It looks like Kurou Nishiyama has been cut.
Nishiyama staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Costeau moves out of range easily.
Nishiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nishiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nishiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Costeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costeau lands a head kick!
Nishiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nishiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishiyama missing with knees to the body.
Nishiyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Costeau gets an underhook and turns Nishiyama into the cage.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nishiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nishiyama digs a right hand underneath Costeau's ribcage. Costeau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nishiyama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nishiyama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Costeau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nishiyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Costeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Costeau throws a wild body kick that Nishiyama sees coming a mile off.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nishiyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Costeau moves out of range.
Nishiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Costeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costeau.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Nishiyama saw that one coming.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau avoids a kick to the body.
Costeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costeau throws a solid leg kick but Nishiyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costeau.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nishiyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nishiyama on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nishiyama.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Costeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Costeau pounces like a tiger and cracks Nishiyama with a vicious hook! Nishiyama is down but not out! Costeau follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 1435 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 184 p4p, 194 weight class). Glover comes to the cage accompanied by GOAT Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston sizes up Glover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover takes the fight into the clinch.
Winston prevents a body shot from Glover.
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glover tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Glover has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston wants to get back to striking at distance but Glover won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover tries to break the clinch but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glover tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glover has Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Winston is trying to force a seperation but Glover has the dominant position.
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston scores with a jab.
Winston misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Glover pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winston tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Glover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Glover takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston cracks Glover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston sizes up Glover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook.
Glover is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Glover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Winston cracks Glover with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Glover looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Winston finish him?
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover throws a big counter combination but Winston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winston is pawing at Glover, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Glover's nose. Glover is badly hurt! Winston pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Glover tries desperately to hold on but Winston is relentless in his assault! As Glover receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Winston away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Winston!
Dallas Winston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Marcus (ranked 445 p4p, 418 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 45 p4p, 42 weight class). Bruce White Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marcus thuds a left hand into White Jr's body.
Some wild striking there from White Jr.
White Jr with a nice cross.
Marcus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcus scrambles back to his feet.
White Jr digs a good hook to Marcus's body.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
Marcus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
White Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marcus with a body shot.
Marcus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Marcus walks into a jab.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marcus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcus throws a right hand that White Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that White Jr also avoids with ease.
White Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marcus.
Marcus lands a nice hook to White Jr's body. White Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Marcus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus blocks the body kick.
Marcus throws a big counter combination but White Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marcus is looking to wear down White Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White Jr misses with a hook. Marcus ducked under it nicely.
White Jr lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Marcus avoids it with no problem.
White Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcus jabs at White Jr's body.
Marcus swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
A big right from White Jr misses.
White Jr jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from White Jr.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
Marcus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
A combination from White Jr does no damage.
White Jr lands a jab to the head.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus misses with a jab to the body
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus throws a sloppy body shot
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
Marcus scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marcus drops his hands momentarily and White Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marcus throws a right and a left that White Jr avoids nicely.
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
White Jr throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
White Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcus.
White Jr looks to land a combination but Marcus avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus moves out of range as White Jr strikes.
White Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus swings away with a body shot that misses
and White Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Marcus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! White Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Marcus's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Small Richard (ranked 767 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 72 p4p, 102 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33 - 36 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 36 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richard enables Branko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Branko preventing the sweep.
Richard trying to control the position.
Richard working for a triangle but Branko defends it easily.
Branko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branko preventing the sweep.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richard striking off his back.
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Branko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richard is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard.
Branko has his foot on Richard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richard works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richard is one step ahead there.
Branko is looking for a triangle here but Richard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard landing strikes.
Richard working the ground and pound.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Branko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Branko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Richard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Branko, who protects the arm well.
Richard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Branko down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Branko to see if he's OK.
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.
Branko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Branko wants to improve his position but Richard is controlling well.
Richard drops an elbow to the side of Branko's head.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Branko's temple.
Richard is trying to control. Branko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Richard working over Branko with some ground and pound. Branko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Branko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Branko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard with shots to the head and body - Branko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Branko is in a horrible position here. Richard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 Branko is rocked!
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Richard cracks Branko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Richard!
A victorious Small Richard 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 403 p4p, 812 weight class) and Santino Cabal (ranked 53 p4p, 107 weight class). Kalske comes to the cage accompanied by Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. Hjallis Kalske had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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37
207
27 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal throws a body kick that misses.
Kalske swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal throws a counter combo.
Kalske swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabal.
A little feinted left hand from Kalske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabal misses with a double jab
and Kalske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalske scores with the left hand. Cabal knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalske tries to clinch up.
Cabal lands with a right hand.
Kalske fails with the takedown.
Kalske explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabal scores with a hook to the body. Kalske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabal cracks Kalske with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Cabal.
Cabal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Kalske moves in looking to clinch but Cabal pushes him off.
Cabal misses the shot to the body.
Cabal connects with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalske blocks the leg kick.
Cabal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalske checks a low kick from Cabal.
Kalske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kalske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
It looked like Kalske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Cabal misses
and Kalske counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cabal lands a head kick. Kalske smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cabal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalske will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cabal up against the cage.
Cabal letting Kalske take a breather here.
Cabal effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Cabal.
Kalske prevents a body shot from Cabal.
Kalske tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabal avoids it.
Cabal controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Cabal fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabal tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Cabal back against the cage.
Cabal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Cabal scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabal.
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabal has Kalske pressed against the cage, preventing Kalske from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cabal misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalske wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabal controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kalske - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cabal.
Kalske misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalske looking to slow down the pace here.
Cabal can't find room to land a body shot as Kalske controls the action.
Kalske has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabal after a bit of a struggle.
Cabal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabal lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
Cabal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
Cabal avoiding damage.
Cabal lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Cabal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabal throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalske scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cabal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabal with a jab.
A punch combination from Kalske misses.
Cabal lands the left hand.
Cabal throws a nice looking combination but Kalske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Cabal throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabal, as that shot connected.
Cabal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Cabal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalske, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
Kalske wants to stall.
Kalske has Cabal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalske pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cabal tumbling to the mat - Kalske dives into Cabal's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal has his hands on Kalske's head, controlling the position.
Cabal is continuing to stall.
Kalske missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalske is fighting to break Cabal's control of his arms but Cabal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kalske looking to pass the guard.
Cabal pulls Kalske in close to his closed guard and prevents Kalske from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabal throws a sloppy head kick and Kalske moves out of range easily.
Cabal misses with a hook to the body
and Kalske counters with a one-two to the body.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabal lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalske takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Cabal is looking for the big counter here.
Kalske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santino Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cabal fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalske in the body.
A low kick lands for Kalske.
Kalske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cabal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalske goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalske gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabal thows a body kick. Kalske tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal misses with a looping left.
Kalske throws a head kick but Cabal moves out of range.
It seemed like Cabal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalske under the eye.
Cabal misses with a left hand
and Kalske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cabal jabs at Kalske's body.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Cabal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabal connects with a leg kick.
Santino Cabal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Hjallis Kalske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalske scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalske doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabal circles away.
Kalske moves out of range as Cabal throws a body kick.
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Cabal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cabal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalske throws a counter high kick but Cabal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cabal misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabal misses the shot to the body.
Kalske seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalske fails with the takedown.
Cabal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabal misses the target.
Kalske feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Kalske.
Cabal lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalske's head.
Cabal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalske.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick from Cabal lands but Kalske takes it in his stride.
Kalske throws a lazy head kick
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabal. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabal.
Kalske avoids a kick to the body.
Kalske throws a big shot that misses.
Kalske drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cabal tries to buck Kalske off but Kalske is having none of it.
Kalske trying to control the action but Cabal is working from the bottom.
Kalske working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What's Cabal going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kalske is looking to take a break and control but Cabal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabal struggling a bit here.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cabal is holding Kalske down, trying to stall.
Cabal can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalske has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hjallis Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalske working the ground and pound but Cabal is defending the strikes.
Cabal struggling a bit here.
Cabal tries to buck Kalske off but Kalske is having none of it.
Kalske works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cabal struggling a bit here.
Santino Cabal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalske throws a strike aimed at the side of Cabal's head but Cabal avoids it well.
Hjallis Kalske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Cabal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalske misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cabal is trying to control Kalske's posture but Kalske avoids it.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
What's Cabal going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cabal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalske.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabal tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kalske easily slips into full mount!
Cabal controls the position.
Cabal wants to control but Kalske is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cabal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Cabal!
After winning the bout, Santino Cabal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda MacLeod (ranked 414 p4p, 686 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 20 p4p, 38 weight class). Panda MacLeod is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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300
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ with the counter takedown but MacLeod avoids it easily.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.
MacLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christ blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ tries to pull guard but MacLeod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod letting Christ take a breather here.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a shot to the body.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands.
MacLeod tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to slow down the pace here.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Christ is trying to pull guard but MacLeod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ takes a shot to the head.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
Christ jumps guard but MacLeod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Christ.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christ just leaning against MacLeod, taking a breather.
MacLeod tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christ blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
Christ is trying to pull guard but MacLeod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Christ looks winded!
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
MacLeod manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
MacLeod working for a triangle but Christ defends it easily.
MacLeod looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
MacLeod is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christ swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Christ throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Christ walks into a stiff left hand from MacLeod.
Panda MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Christ breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod instigates a clinch.
Christ tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod drags the fight down to the ground.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacLeod is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Christ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLeod looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
MacLeod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christ trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Christ passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to maintain the position but Christ is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Christ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
MacLeod is concentrating on defense, preventing Christ from advancing position.
MacLeod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod actively working from the bottom here.
Christ prevents MacLeod from improving his position.
MacLeod looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Christ pushes past his half guard into mount!
MacLeod has given up his back here.
MacLeod defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod trying to control the position but Christ manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A solid body kick from Christ.
MacLeod loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ wants to counter with a clinch but MacLeod pushes him away.
Christ moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Christ jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacLeod walks away with a smile on his face. Christ gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christ looks to land a combination. MacLeod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Julio Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Christ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacLeod to keep the fight standing.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christ.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod manages to pull guard.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
MacLeod working for a triangle but Christ defends it easily.
MacLeod is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
MacLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ throwing strikes but missing.
MacLeod looking for a triangle here. Christ is fighting it but it looks tight! MacLeod pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Christ is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Panda MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 41 p4p, 205 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 5 p4p, 24 weight class). Pandeya comes to the cage accompanied by Clan In Da Front. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit tests Pandeya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Pandeya lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Pandeya shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Pandeya circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandeya tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Pandeya circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pandeya jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick.
Pandeya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya pulls guard successfully.
Pandeya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Pandeya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pandeya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pandeya looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but Pandeya is defending the position.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Pandeya shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Pandeya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Pandeya and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandeya jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Pandeya around his waist. Pandeya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pandeya breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit jabs at Pandeya's body.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Pandeya scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pandeya is working for a kimura here but Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pandeya's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Pandeya has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pandeya working for submissions but it's allowed Sitsongrit to get to half guard.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandeya wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pandeya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Pandeya is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Pandeya's defenses.
Pandeya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandeya scrambles back to his feet.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Pandeya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Pandeya breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandeya's head.
Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Pandeya won't want to take too many of those.
Pandeya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Pandeya shoots in.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandeya shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Pandeya manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Pandeya's front leg with a kick but Pandeya checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Pandeya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Pandeya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Pandeya closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Pandeya pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandeya darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Pandeya into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandeya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Pandeya shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Pandeya shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Pandeya defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Pandeya cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandeyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Pandeya with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit motions for Pandeya to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Pandeya avoids it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pandeya has Sitsongrit in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pandeya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pandeya looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to control but Sitsongrit passes easily into half guard.
Pandeya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pandeya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sitsongrit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pandeya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pandeya tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandeya tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pandeya avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Pandeya's knee but Pandeya avoids it well.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Pandeya ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandeya tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Pandeya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pandeya manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Pandeya moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Pandeya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandeya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Pandeya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pandeya or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Pandeya's body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya blocks the body kick.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pandeya gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Pandeya lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Pandeya breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Pandeya pulls guard.
Pandeya pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position.
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Madkhao Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 182 p4p, 306 weight class) and Attila Hun (ranked 28 p4p, 41 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila Hun!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hun throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Hun scores with a jab to the body.
Hun throws a combination. Graves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Hun misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hun looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Hun.
Hun throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hun misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Hun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hun tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hun misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Attila Hun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hun throws a poor cross that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves slips under a jab.
Hun throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hun.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Hun avoids it well and moves away.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Hun slips the punch.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Hun has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hun throws a head kick that half lands.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves slips a straight right by Hun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hun.
Hun throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves avoids the body shot from Hun.
Hun looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Hun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
Hun throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves slips a jab from Hun.
Hun lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Hun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves is looking to counter with a body kick.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves defending well as Hun loads up on a big left hand.
Hun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hun throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hun sprawls and moves away.
Graves defending well as Hun loads up on a big left hand.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Hun avoided it.
Hun misses with a wild combination.
Hun throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Hun misses its intended target.
Hun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hun staying out of range there.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hun misses with a looping left.
Hun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hun.
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Hun.
Hun tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hun breaks the clinch.
Hun throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graves avoids the head kick by Hun.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hun.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Hun feints a jab promting Graves to slip. Hun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Graves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Terrance Graves's cut is getting worse.
Hun misses with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Hun throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Hun dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Hun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hun misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graves postures up in Hun's guard and throws a big left but Hun blocks it.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Graves trying to control but Hun is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hun misses with the body kick
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves slips under a jab from Hun.
Graves is looking for a counter combo.
Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Hun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Attila Hun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hun misses the shot to the body.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Hun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hun misses with a straight left.
Hun throws a head kick that misses.
Hun misses with a looping left.
Hun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hun thows a body kick. Graves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hun misses with the body kick
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
That has opened up Attila Hun's cut even more.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves postures up in Hun's guard and throws a big left but Hun blocks it.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves trying to control but Hun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves is working Hun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves postures up in Hun's guard and throws a big left but Hun blocks it.
Graves scoring with some ground and pound.
Terrance Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves is working Hun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Graves slips a straight right by Hun.
Hun throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves thinks about countering with a body kick.
Graves blocks a head kick by Hun.
Graves slips a jab from Hun.
Hun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves misses with a kick to the body.
Attila Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves slips a straight right by Hun.
Hun misses with a looping right.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hun throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Hun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Graves takes a step back to recover.
Hun connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hun's efforts to push away.
Hun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hun.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Hun sees coming a mile off.
Hun lands a jab.
Hun throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hun throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Hun avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Hun misses
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves wants to take a breather but Hun is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graves lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graves lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Hun is working away.
Graves drops an elbow to the side of Hun's head.
Graves winds up and cracks Hun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves throwing shots but Hun is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves throwing shots but Hun is blocking nicely.
Hun is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hun's head.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrance Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Attila Hun had this to say: 'thats bullshit'.
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