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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Purple Gang (ranked 2440 p4p, 2748 weight class) and Floyd Pennington (ranked 264 p4p, 286 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Purple Gang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Pennington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gang goes for a double leg but Pennington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pennington continues to drive forward.
Gang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gang working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gang.
Pennington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pennington.
Gang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennington's elbow.
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Pennington.
Gang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pennington regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gang throws a big right hand that misses.
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Gang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gang lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang postures up and lands a big shot to Pennington's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pennington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gang postures up and lands a big shot to Pennington's brow.
Gang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pennington wants to sweep but no luck.
Gang working some strikes from top position.
Gang stands up over Pennington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pennington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gang rushes Pennington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pennington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
A short right from Gang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gang.
Pennington can't find room to land a body shot as Gang controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington swings wildly with an uppercut but Gang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penningtons head.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Gang.
A head punch on the inside from Gang fails to land.
Gang tries a body shot but Pennington blocks it.
Gang wants a takedown.
A short right from Pennington on the inside.
Gang tries to throw a body punch but Pennington avoids it by throwing Gang back against the cage.
Pennington tries to stall but Gang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gang prevents a body shot from Pennington.
Gang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangs head.
Gang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pennington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gang misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pennington has a couple of punches blocked by Gang.
Gang lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang misses with the head strike.
Gang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
Gang wants a takedown.
Pennington lands with a light punch inside.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gang blocks it.
Gang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pennington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang throws a big right hand that misses.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely.
Gang throws a strike but Pennington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pennington is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pennington prevents Gang from getting back to his feet.
Pennington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pennington has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gang controls his hands.
Gang misses with the head strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gang is trying to ground and pound but Pennington uses the momentary lack of control by Gang to regain half guard.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang slips a nice elbow through Pennington's hands, connecting with Pennington's forehead.
Gang thows a huge punch but Pennington dodges it nicely.
Gang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pennington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gang thows a huge punch but Pennington dodges it nicely.
Gang looks to land a strike but Pennington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gang works over Pennington with some ground and pound from guard.
Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
Gang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pennington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang lands a couple of digs.
Gang lands a couple of elbows.
Gang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gang throws an elbow that misses. Pennington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gang's guard. Nice move by Pennington!
Pennington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Purple Gang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gang throws a good cross that connects.
Pennington throws a leg kick
and Gang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pennington keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennington wants to counter the offense by Gang and move into the clinch position.
Pennington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pennington jabs Gang right on the nose. Gang blinks but takes it well.
Pennington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gang.
Gang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pennington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang closes the distance and clinches up with Pennington, looking for a takedown. Gang pushes Pennington against the cage but Pennington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pennington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gang with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang throws a jab when Pennington was well out of range.
Gang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Gang saw that one coming.
Gang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Gang needs to keep his hands up - Pennington had a free shot at his head there.
Floyd Pennington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pennington!
Pennington throws Gang to one side and escapes!
Gang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pennington defends well and Gang ends up having to push Pennington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
A short right from Pennington.
Gang blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Gang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gang blocking some punches.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang misses with the head strike.
Pennington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pennington.
Nice body punch from Gang.
Gang lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Pennington on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gang.
Gang misses with some punches.
Pennington tries a body shot but Gang blocks it.
Gang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pennington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gang misses with some punches.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennington can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Gang.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pennington tries to throw a body punch but Gang avoids it by throwing Pennington back against the cage.
Pennington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gang lands with a right to the head.
Pennington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gang backwards.
Gang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pennington backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gang misses with the head strike.
Pennington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pennington.
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pennington misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennington lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gang.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gang controls his hands.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Purple Gang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pennington stops a takedown attempt from Gang.
A right hook to the body lands for Pennington.
Gang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pennington prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pennington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennington after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gang working aggressively here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gang misses with a punch to the body.
Gang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gang.
Gang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington pushes Gang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gang's elbow.
Pennington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gang blocks a body shot from Pennington.
Pennington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gang backwards.
Pennington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pennington backwards.
Gang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pennington misses with a punch to the body.
Gang is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pennington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pennington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gang fails with the takedown.
Gang misses with a head kick.
Pennington wants to counter with a clinch but Gang pushes him away.
Gang moves in looking to clinch but Pennington pushes him off.
Pennington tries to counter with a clinch but Gang shakes him off and moves away.
Gang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pennington.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pennington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floyd Pennington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennington lands with a nice body punch.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gang throws a sloppy head kick and Pennington moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Pennington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Pennington. No joy for Gang on that attempt.
Gang shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pennington lands a lovely overhand right.
Pennington sends Gang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pennington is motioning to the referee to let Gang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Gang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pennington lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gang tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Pennington!
After the fight, Floyd Pennington 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 Geronimo Lindeman (ranked 2552 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Eusebio Montoya (ranked 271 p4p, 238 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geronimo Lindeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eusebio Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindeman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindeman misses with an uppercut.
Montoya unleashes a big counter combination but Lindeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Montoya.
Montoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindeman.
Montoya slips a jab from Lindeman.
Montoya connects with a crisp jab.
Lindeman throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya throws a counter combo.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a series of strikes. Lindeman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindeman. That snapped Montoya's head back.
 It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
A combination from Lindeman does no damage.
Lindeman scores with a sloppy right hand. Montoya should have avoided that one.
Montoya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindeman throws a leg kick but Montoya moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindeman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Lindeman.
Decent striking displayed by Montoya there.
Lindeman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Lindeman catches Montoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montoya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindeman defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lindeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindeman misses the jab.
Lindeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Lindeman throws a poor cross that misses
and Montoya counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lindeman! Montoya lets Lindeman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lindeman is rocked!
 It looks like Geronimo Lindeman has been cut.
Montoya steps in with a hook that catches Lindeman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Montoya follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lindeman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Montoya!
Eusebio Montoya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gan Bayarmaa (ranked 681 p4p, 987 weight class) and Quentin Hayes (ranked 83 p4p, 123 weight class). Gan Bayarmaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gan Bayarmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quentin Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Hayes lands.
It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Bayarmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes throws a head kick but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Bayarmaa blocks the body kick.
Bayarmaa lands a big head kick that sends Hayes tumbling to the mat! Bayarmaa takes a step backwards and waves Hayes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Quentin Hayes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Bayarmaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a low kick, right behind Hayes 's knee.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Bayarmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayarmaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bayarmaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bayarmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayarmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Bayarmaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayes.
Good shot there by Hayes.
Gan Bayarmaa's cut is getting worse.
Bayarmaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a hook
enabling Bayarmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Bayarmaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Hayes.
Bayarmaa throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bayarmaa.
Hayes defending well as Bayarmaa loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
Bayarmaa tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Bayarmaa avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Bayarmaa avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
Bayarmaa has had enough of the clinch but Hayes keeps him there for the moment.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hayes lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bayarmaa tries to break free but Hayes pushes him back against the cage.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayarmaa controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bayarmaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch.
Bayarmaa lands a big head kick that sends Hayes tumbling to the mat! Bayarmaa takes a step backwards and waves Hayes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Hayes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayarmaa off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayarmaa is just out of range.
Hayes throws a lazy body kick
letting Bayarmaa counter with a right hand.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayarmaa finish him?
Bayarmaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayes seems to have recovered his senses.
Bayarmaa walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes.
Bayarmaa cracks Hayes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bayarmaa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayes to stand back up!
Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hayes just manages to avoid it.
Bayarmaa misses with a kick to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bayarmaa misses with a body kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bayarmaa moves away from the strike by Hayes.
Bayarmaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bayarmaa tries to land a body kick
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Bayarmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bayarmaa tries to land a leg kick but Hayes saw it coming and moves away.
Bayarmaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Bayarmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayarmaa misses the jab.
Bayarmaa throws a front kick that sends Hayes stumbling back into the cage.
Hayes misses the jab.
Bayarmaa lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes throws a hook but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Hayes lands a really nice looking cross but Bayarmaa seems unphased.
Bayarmaa throws a push kick but Hayes slaps the foot to one side.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayarmaa.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa scores with a hook to the body.
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch.
Hayes lands a two punch combo.
Gan Bayarmaa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whack! Hayes lands a heavy head kick that drops Bayarmaa. The ref tackles Hayes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bayarmaa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Quentin Hayes!
A less than humble Quentin Hayes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yin Mao (ranked 905 p4p, 1434 weight class) and Rex Tremors (ranked 76 p4p, 113 weight class). Mao's entrance music is HonestKey- Pass. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yin Mao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex Tremors!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremors scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tremors.
Tremors lands a front kick.
Tremors ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tremors scores with a push kick.
Mao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Tremors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mao avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Mao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tremors misses with a double jab
and Mao counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Tremors lands with a right hand.
Mao staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Mao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tremors lands a big head kick that sends Mao tumbling to the mat! Tremors takes a step backwards and waves Mao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mao is rocked!
It looks like Yin Mao has been cut.
Tremors pushes Mao away with a front kick.
Oh Mao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tremors looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tremors backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mao's temple! It sends Mao violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tremors celebrates and the doctors try to help Mao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Rex Tremors!
Rex Tremors bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Yin Mao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Arlin (ranked 1443 p4p, 2217 weight class) and WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 170 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Arlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
TheNoseBleeds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Arlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TheNoseBleeds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
TheNoseBleeds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TheNoseBleeds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arlin defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots but Arlin is blocking nicely.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control but Arlin is keeping him busy.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots but Arlin is blocking nicely.
TheNoseBleeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass the guard but Arlin is defending well.
Arlin has his hands clasped together around TheNoseBleeds's back. He's all about the action.
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass to mount but Arlin is defending the position.
TheNoseBleeds drops an elbow to the side of Arlin's head.
TheNoseBleeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TheNoseBleeds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arlin is trying to get back to full guard.
TheNoseBleeds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlin trying to control but TheNoseBleeds postures up.
TheNoseBleeds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arlin tries to kick TheNoseBleeds off but TheNoseBleeds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlin's head.
TheNoseBleeds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arlin pushes TheNoseBleeds off but TheNoseBleeds dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
TheNoseBleeds landing a few strikes.
TheNoseBleeds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arlin is trying to improve his position.
Arlin is not content to let TheNoseBleeds control the position.
Arlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arlin tries to get out of the position.
TheNoseBleeds creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Arlin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
TheNoseBleeds working the ground and pound.
Arlin dodges the ground and pound from TheNoseBleeds.
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That's five minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds is chipping away with strikes.
Arlin struggling a bit here.
TheNoseBleeds fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arlin dodges the ground and pound from TheNoseBleeds.
Arlin bucks up and tries to throw TheNoseBleeds off but instead TheNoseBleeds has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Arlin rolls, trying to escape but TheNoseBleeds keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Arlin is looking for a way out.
TheNoseBleeds lands a shot to the head.
TheNoseBleeds lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
TheNoseBleeds has good solid back control here.
Arlin is trapped and TheNoseBleeds is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheNoseBleeds has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Arlin! Can he survive? No! He's out! TheNoseBleeds gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
A very excited looking WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luan Mesquita (ranked 1023 p4p, 964 weight class) and Phillip Coles (ranked 126 p4p, 119 weight class). Coles has chosen HonestKey- Pass as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luan Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Coles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coles throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coles's head.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coles defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Coles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Coles.
Coles blocks an uppercut.
Mesquita working hard to break the clinch.
Mesquita tightens his grip and picks Coles up, before dumping him to the ground. Coles manages to land in guard.
Coles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Coles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mesquita stands and throws Coles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Coles takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coles to see if he's OK.
Mesquita controlling the position from side mount.
Coles is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Coles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Coles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coles some visible discomfort.
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Coles is defending well.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Coles manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita.
Coles pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coles pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Coles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita stops Coles from standing up.
Coles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Coles has control of Mesquita's left arm, preventing Mesquita from doing any damage.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Coles.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Coles has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Coles wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coles content just to control the position here.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coles trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coles controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Coles keeps him under control.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Coles wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Coles pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coles won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Coles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Coles content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita lands with a right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coles did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
Coles wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Coles's head.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coles keeping hold of Mesquita's head, controlling as best he can.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Coles is defending the position.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Coles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Coles controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Coles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Coles controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coles wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coles quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coles can do to turn this around?
Coles trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is thwarting Coles's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coles trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Coles defending well.
Mesquita stalling away here and it's allowed Coles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Coles has wrist control.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Coles looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Coles.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but Coles manages to avoid it.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coles circles away.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mesquita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coles misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Coles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coles continues to drive forward.
Mesquita struggles to land a body shot inside as Coles controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
Mesquita is pushing Coles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coles is trying to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling him.
A short left from Coles.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coles walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mesquita.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Coles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coles is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Coles circles away and we're back to standing.
Coles throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Coles.
Mesquita's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coles under the eye.
Coles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coles throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Mesquita misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Coles gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita is trying to force a seperation but Coles has the dominant position.
Coles lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Coles won't allow it.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Coles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coles tries a body shot but Mesquita blocks it.
Coles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coles prevents a body shot from Mesquita.
Coles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita lands a slapping body shot.
Coles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coles circles away.
Coles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coles.
Mesquita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coles to the ground. Mesquita is now in Coles's guard.
Luan Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Coles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Coles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Coles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
A big left from Coles misses.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Coles ducked under it nicely.
Coles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coles throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coles's guard.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phillip Coles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Coles circles away easily
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita thuds his right hand into Coles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mesquita connects with a looping right hand.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles lands with a straight right. Mesquita didn't see that one coming.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coles.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mesquita is rocked!
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Coles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coles misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coles thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Mesquita as he connects with a hook.
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into Coles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coles has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Coles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coles looking to control.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coles's guard.
Mesquita is working Coles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coles is controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coles's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita stands up over Coles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Coles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Mesquita is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coles pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita slips under a jab from Coles.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Coles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Mesquita lands with an uppercut that bounces Coles off the cage and back into range.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Coles gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coles.
Coles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita pulls Coles into guard.
Coles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coles controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coles tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling from the bottom.
Coles stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Coles.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
Coles stuffs the takedown.
Mesquita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coles throws a right hand that Mesquita ducks under and follows up with a left that Mesquita also avoids with ease.
Coles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Coles slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coles! But no joy.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coles misses with an uppercut.
Coles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coles walks into a left hand.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coles avoids it really well and circles away.
Coles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Coles.
I think Coles 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Coles!
Phillip Coles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Stewart (ranked 699 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Digital Jokinen (ranked 85 p4p, 128 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Digital Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Stewart against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Stewart slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Stewart holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stewart is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stewart to keep the fight standing.
Stewart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Jokinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Stewart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stewart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen is looking to sweep but instead, Stewart has passed into half guard.
Stewart moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jokinen.
Stewart decides to stand back up. Stewart steps back and let's Jokinen get back to his feet.
Jokinen misses with a double jab
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Digital Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Stewart counters with a left and a right that stings Jokinen.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stewart counters with a nice right hand that sends Jokinen toppling to the canvas! Jokinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stewart finish him?!
Jokinen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick
and Stewart counters with a big left hand that crumples Jokinen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
A relieved looking Danny Stewart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Braxton (ranked 302 p4p, 426 weight class) and Mick Marsden (ranked 36 p4p, 54 weight class). Marsden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brick - Ben Folds Five. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Marsden!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden blocks a jab.
Braxton looks to land a combination but Marsden avoids it well.
Marsden throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Braxton down.
Marsden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mick Marsden has been cut.
Marsden misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Braxton misses its intended target.
Marsden lands a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
Braxton staying out of range there.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden motions for Braxton to come forward. Marsden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Braxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mick Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Braxton.
Braxton throws a lazy head kick
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braxton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braxton avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Braxton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
Braxton digs a right hand into Marsden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden's gas tank.
Braxton takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Braxton controls his hands.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marsden throws an elbow that misses.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Braxton fails to land.
Marsden works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Braxton blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden throws an elbow that misses.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braxton blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Braxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Braxton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braxton gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Braxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden lands an elbow just above Braxton 's eye.
Marsden tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braxton tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braxton's elbow.
Braxton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Braxton prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Braxton lands an uppercut.
Braxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Braxton fails to land.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Braxton's ribcage. Braxton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Braxton misses with some punches.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marsden presses Braxton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Braxton is breathing heavily.
Marsden lands a damaging elbow.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marsden.
Braxton blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Braxton lands a left hand.
Marsden working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braxton dodges an elbow strike from Marsden.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braxton blocks an elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden pushes off an throws an elbow but Braxton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Braxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden tries a body shot but Braxton blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Braxton.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Braxton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marsdens head.
Braxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braxton lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Marsden pushes off an throws an elbow but Braxton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton pushes Marsden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden lands an elbow inside that Braxton shrugs off.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marsden is working Braxton over against the cage.
Braxton takes an elbow to the temple.
Danny Braxton's cut is getting worse.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Braxton tries a knee to the head but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton avoids the elbow strike from Marsden, against the cage.
Braxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden tries a body shot but Braxton blocks it.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Braxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Braxton tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden gets through Braxton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton avoids the elbow strike from Marsden, against the cage.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Braxton prevents a body shot from Marsden.
A short right from Marsden.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braxton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marsden lands an elbow that stopped Braxton in his tracks for a moment.
Braxton lands with a right to the head.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Braxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Braxton takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden lands an elbow just above Braxton 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marsden dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marsden staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Marsden tried to score with a low kick but Braxton checks it.
Marsden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marsden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Braxton's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden slips under a jab from Braxton.
Marsden throws a big counter head kick but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Braxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
Braxton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Good leg kick by Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marsden tries to clinch up.
Braxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Marsden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marsden throws a push kick but Braxton slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
Marsden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marsden misses the jab.
Braxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Braxton.
Marsden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braxton doesn't seem bothered though.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden throws a head kick but Braxton moves out of range.
Braxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Marsden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Braxton off balance momentarily.
Mick Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden misses with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Marsden looks to move away, Braxton throws a big counter combo but Marsden just gets out of the way.
Braxton tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton throws a right and a left that Marsden avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Braxton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marsden works the jab nicely.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Marsden connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Braxton. Marsden shrugs it off though.
Marsden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Braxton checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Braxton's head but Braxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Braxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Braxton.
As Braxton backs off Marsden throws a huge counter combo but Braxton manages to avoid it all.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Braxton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden cracks Braxton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braxton slips a straight right by Marsden.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Braxton throwing a counter right hand but Marsden manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braxton. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braxton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marsden tries to clinch but Braxton moves out of range.
Braxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braxton scores with a jab to the body.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Marsden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braxton tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsden lands an elbow just above Braxton 's eye.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Marsden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Braxton controls his hands.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Braxton tries a knee to the head but Marsden blocks it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Marsden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Braxton's defenses.
Marsden working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Braxton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Marsden as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Mick Marsden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden dodges an elbow strike from Braxton.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Marsden wants to stall.
Marsden lands a damaging elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Nice elbow from Marsden.
Marsden tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton prevents a body shot from Marsden.
A short uppercut from Marsden.
Braxton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marsden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marsden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danny Braxton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marsden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Braxton's brow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braxton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Braxton's ribcage. Braxton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Braxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Braxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden misses with an elbow over the top.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Braxton's defenses.
Braxton dodges an elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braxton throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Braxton misses the jab.
Marsden throws a combination that misses
and Braxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braxton.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Braxton's head but Braxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden throws a poor cross that misses
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Braxton misses.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Marsden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Braxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braxton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Braxton.
Marsden is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Braxton Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Marsden is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Hyde (ranked 405 p4p, 240 weight class) and Seppo Maki (ranked 51 p4p, 31 weight class). Hyde comes to the cage accompanied by Darkside-Neoni. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Hyde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hyde misses with a straight right.
Hyde is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Hyde misses with a looping right.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hyde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Hyde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hyde works Maki's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Hyde. Beautiful body shot.
Maki walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde cracks Maki with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Hyde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Hyde throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyde misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki walks into a straight right hand from Hyde.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Maki moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyde misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyde feints and then cracks Maki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maki down.
Hyde feints and then cracks Maki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maki down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hyde throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyde backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maki throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyde throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a right hand to the body.
Hyde missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyde lands a nice hook to Maki's body. Maki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hyde's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyde misses with a leg kick
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Hyde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maki is out of range.
Hyde looks to land a body kick but Maki moved away.
Hyde swings widly with a right hand
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyde.
Hyde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyde.
A big right from Hyde misses.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Maki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Hyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyde scores with a nice right hand.
Maki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyde throws out the jab.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hyde throws a shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Maki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hyde scores with a sloppy right hand. Maki should have avoided that one.
Hyde lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyde.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyde misses the target.
Maki slips under a jab from Hyde.
Maki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Maki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maki avoids the body shot from Hyde.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hyde.
Hyde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Hyde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maki defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Hyde misses with a straight right.
Maki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hyde with a body shot.
Hyde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyde.
Hyde tries to score with a low kick but Maki moves his leg out of the way.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde lands a body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maki slips under a jab.
Maki slips a straight right by Hyde.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
Hyde throws a hook but Maki avoids it easily.
Hyde looks for the body kick but Maki saw that one coming.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Hyde is predictable there
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde scores with a nice strike.
Hyde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hyde is looking to slow Maki down with leg kicks.
Hyde punishes Maki's body with a nice straight punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hyde tried to score with a low kick but Maki checks it.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde throws a nice head kick!
Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyde misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a nice body shot.
Hyde misses with a straight left.
Hyde with a nice calf kick.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Hyde scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde scores with a sloppy right hand. Maki should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Hyde has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hyde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyde throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
Hyde lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyde loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde sizes up Maki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hyde swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grant Hyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyde pushes Maki away with a front kick.
Jab, jab by Hyde - just one landing.
Maki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maki is rocked!
Hyde connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde lunges at Maki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maki's hand.
Maki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyde finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde lands with a straight right. Maki didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Maki's leg. Maki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde lands a nice looking body kick.
Maki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hyde lands a jab to the head.
Hyde misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyde thinking.
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki moves out of range as Hyde strikes.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hyde misses.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
And Maki responds with a good body kick, but Hyde manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hyde with a jab.
Maki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hyde throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hyde throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyde scores with a nice strike.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Maki counters with a body kick.
Maki blocks a head kick by Hyde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Hyde.
Hyde cracks Maki with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyde - the referee stops the clock and Maki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyde. Maki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde motions for Maki to come forward. Hyde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyde lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maki takes a step back to recover.
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hyde misses with a looping left.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hyde.
Maki is looking to chop away at Hyde's legs.
Hyde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maki defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Maki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Hyde missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyde.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki drops his hands momentarily and Hyde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maki throws a counter combo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hyde lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyde throws a big shot that misses.
Hyde thuds his shin into the meat of Maki's side.
Maki walks into a stiff left hand from Hyde.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyde thuds his right hand into Maki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki blocks a leg kick.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde scores with a nice head shot.
Hyde misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Hyde misses.
Maki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maki checks a leg kick.
Hyde misses the shot to the body.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
Maki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hyde with a body shot.
Hyde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maki is out of range.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde looks to land a body kick but Maki moved away.
You can see that Maki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hyde throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyde misses the target.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyde feints and then cracks Maki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maki down.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hyde misses.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyde jabs Maki right on the nose. Maki blinks but takes it well.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maki lands with a shot to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hyde loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Hyde.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Hyde throws a low kick but Maki moves out of range easily.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Hyde scores with a push kick.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyde.
Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maki moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hyde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Maki's belly button to the back.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde with the inside leg kick.
Hyde throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
Hyde cracks Maki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyde can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde throws a big shot that misses.
Hyde misses with the combination.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hyde.
Hyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Hyde misses with a left hand
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyde scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maki scrambles back to his feet.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyde misses with a body punch
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Hyde.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Maki moved away.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hyde scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde motions for Maki to come forward. Hyde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki takes one on the button.
Hyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyde.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde misses with a body shot
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyde throws a big shot that misses.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Hyde digs a good hook to Maki's body.
Maki avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde thows a leg kick but Maki checks it
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Hyde misses.
Maki moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Maki throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde misses with a low kick as Maki jumps back.
Good shot there by Hyde.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyde throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyde as he connects with a hook.
Hyde looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyde lands a slapping body shot.
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Maki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Maki's leg. Maki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde 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.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hyde.
Maki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hyde with a body shot.
Maki slips under a jab.
Maki walks into a left hand.
Maki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde swings widly with a right hand
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki stuns Hyde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hyde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyde.
Seppo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Hyde there.
Hyde throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyde.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
Hyde misses with a body punch
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki moves forwards but Hyde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde misses with a left hand
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde scores with a jab. Maki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyde throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Hyde misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hyde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyde scores with a nice body kick.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
Maki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Hyde.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Hyde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyde has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Hyde!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Grant Hyde made sure he mentioned Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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