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DDCF Badlands 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Serra (ranked 3201 p4p, 3143 weight class) and Steve Fish (ranked 325 p4p, 321 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Fish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish is working for a kimura but Serra is defending it quite comfortably.
Fish is thwarting Serra's attempts to control the position.
Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Serra defends the submission attempt.
Serra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish.
Fish wants to work for an arm triangle but Serra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fish is looking for a kimura here.
Serra is trying to maintain the position but Fish is very close to passing his half guard.
Fish is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Serra is trying is best to control the position here.
Fish is looking for a kimura here.
Fish is thwarting Serra's attempts to control the position.
Fish seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Serra is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Fish!
An out of breath Steve Fish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cuba Gooding (ranked 2342 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 241 p4p, 212 weight class). Gooding comes into the arena with Everything is Right (ft. Devilish Trio) - Skeler blaring out of the sound system. Le Delma has chosen Hey Oh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cuba Gooding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Le Delma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Delma walks into a straight right hand from Gooding.
Gooding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gooding shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Le Delma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Le Delma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gooding throws a strike aimed at the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma avoids it well.
Le Delma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gooding landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gooding throwing shots but Le Delma is blocking nicely.
Well, if Gooding is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma is positioning himself well to prevent Gooding advancing to mount.
Le Delma trying to control but Gooding postures up.
Gooding lands strikes from half guard.
Gooding content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Delma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Le Delma is not content to let Gooding control the position.
Le Delma is trying to get back to full guard.
Gooding sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma moves to clinch but Gooding breaks away
and Gooding counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooding instigates a clinch.
Le Delma takes a shot to the head.
Gooding is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Delma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gooding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Delma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gooding drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Delma pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuba Gooding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Gooding misses the target.
Le Delma fails with a takedown attempt.
Gooding appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Delma throws a body kick that misses
and Gooding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gooding lands with a straight right. Le Delma didn't see that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Le Delma enables Gooding to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Le Delma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gooding has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gooding not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gooding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gooding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gooding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding works over Le Delma with some ground and pound from guard.
Gooding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gooding throwing strikes but missing.
Gooding lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gooding gets a takedown into half guard.
Gooding trying to control the action but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Le Delma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punchin N\' Chockin. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gooding working the head and body with strikes.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Gooding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Delma is not content to let Gooding control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma is trying to get back to full guard.
Gooding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Gooding is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Gooding there.
Gooding is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gooding to get the leverage.
Gooding sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gooding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Delma can do to turn this around?
Gooding wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gooding passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Le Delma!
Le Delma is trying desperately to improve position.
Le Delma is squirming around, avoiding Gooding's attempts to control the action.
Le Delma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gooding with good strikes from the mount here!
Le Delma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Le Delma wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gooding's guard.
Gooding is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gooding has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Gooding.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gooding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gooding wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Le Delma looking to sit in guard and control but Gooding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gooding is stalling in the full guard.
Gooding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gooding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gooding clinches up with Le Delma and pushes him back against the cage.
Gooding prevents the takedown attempt.
Le Delma wants a takedown but no success here.
Gooding stalls.
Gooding drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Delma pulls his leg out and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Le Delma enables Gooding to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Le Delma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gooding is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding postures up in Le Delma's guard and throws a big left but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gooding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Le Delma's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooding's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le Delma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gooding is one step ahead there.
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gooding scoring with some ground and pound.
Gooding controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gooding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Delma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Delma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gooding throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma has momentary wrist control but Gooding slips an elbow through the middle.
Le Delma trying to control the position.
Le Delma has his hands on Gooding's head, controlling the position.
Gooding chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooding throwing strikes but missing.
Gooding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gooding postures up in Le Delma's guard and throws a big left but Le Delma blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gooding 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.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Le Delma misses its intended target.
Gooding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gooding connects with the punch.
Le Delma throws a right hand that Gooding ducks under and follows up with a left that Gooding also avoids with ease.
Le Delma swings widly with a right hand
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gooding checks a leg kick.
Le Delma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gooding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuba Gooding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Gooding instigates a clinch.
Le Delma prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma is pressed up against the cage. Gooding has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Delma down to the mat. Le Delma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding gets the takedown into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Le Delma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Gooding crashes against the mat.
Le Delma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Le Delma's face as Gooding controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma prevents Gooding from improving position.
Gooding throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cuba Gooding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gooding 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuba Gooding!
Cuba Gooding 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tahboule Alawi (ranked 3209 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Jaxon Williams (ranked 281 p4p, 244 weight class). Alawi comes to the cage accompanied by The Ruler of Everything. Jaxon Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tahboule Alawi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alawi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alawi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Alawi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alawi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams passes Alawi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alawi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams prevents Alawi from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi trying to control here.
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alawi is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alawi is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Alawi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alawi's head.
 Alawi is rocked!
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Oh Alawi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Alawi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A victorious Jaxon Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 3330 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Daniel Steel (ranked 317 p4p, 289 weight class). Boytsov comes to the cage accompanied by AMAZING. Steel has chosen BILMURI - 2016 CAVALIERS as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boytsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Boytsov.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boytsov with a body shot.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boytsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boytsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Boytsov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boytsov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Steel tries to sprawl but Boytsov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Boytsov's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boytsov looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steel stacks Boytsov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steel!
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Boytsov trying his best to control but Steel has mounted him.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Steel 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.
Boytsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boytsov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boytsov just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boytsov's body.
Boytsov trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip.
Steel is trying to stick to Boytsov's back but Boytsov is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boytsov.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov looking for a submission but Steel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Boytsov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boytsov, into his guard.
Boytsov wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him!
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boytsov is trying to escape the mount.
Boytsov has given up his back here.
Boytsov trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Boytsov tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Steel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boytsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Boytsov. Boytsov maintains the clinch.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Boytsov.
Boytsov is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boytsov is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Boytsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Boytsov backwards.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel cracks Boytsov with a nice body shot.
Boytsov prevents a body shot from Steel.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Boytsov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushes Boytsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Steel.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boytsov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Boytsov's ribcage. Boytsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Steel.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Boytsov blocks it.
Steel gets through Boytsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boytsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel lands a body shot.
Daniel Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boytsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boytsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Boytsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Boytsov controls the action.
Boytsov is looking for a takedown.
Boytsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boytsov's elbow.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Boytsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boytsov.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel keeps control of Boytsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Steel.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boytsov with a big uppercut! Boytsov tries to clinch up but Steel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boytsov to the mat! Boytsov covers up and Steel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Steel!
A victorious Daniel Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dmitry Boytsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Legions (ranked 2486 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Blade Wilson (ranked 276 p4p, 274 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 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fidel Legions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legions tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Legions moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeez, Fidel Legions's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fidel Legions's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blade Wilson!
A relieved looking Blade Wilson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Schmidt (ranked 1222 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Jah Nino (ranked 168 p4p, 271 weight class). Schmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Wake up!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jah Nino!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nino. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nino throws a body shot but no joy.
Nino tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmidt misses the target.
Nino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nino throws a sloppy strike and Schmidt has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nino is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Schmidt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Schmidt!
Xavier Schmidt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Jah Nino was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzochukwu Adebo (ranked 1348 p4p, 1224 weight class) and Jaycee Veto (ranked 155 p4p, 141 weight class). Adebo comes to the cage accompanied by MERCURY. Uzochukwu Adebo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uzochukwu Adebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaycee Veto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Veto. That snapped Adebo's head back.
Veto misses with a leg kick.
Veto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adebo.
Veto scores with a punch to the head.
Veto scores with a punch to the head.
Veto lands a lovely overhand right.
Veto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Adebo counters with a quick kick to the body but Veto blocks it.
Adebo moves out of range as Veto throws a body kick.
Adebo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Adebo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veto throws a right hand that misses
and Adebo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Veto slams his shin into Adebo's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veto misses with a hook
and Adebo counters with a body kick that stops Veto in his tracks momentarily.
Adebo checks a low kick from Veto.
A jab from Adebo misses.
Veto misses with a double jab
and Adebo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Veto. Those never looked like landing.
Adebo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veto throws a sloppy head kick
and Adebo counters with a nice uppercut.
Adebo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adebo.
Veto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adebo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veto.
Veto scoring well with a low kick there.
Veto scores with a leg kick.
Veto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adebo counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
A low kick lands for Veto.
A head kick by Veto misses
enabling Adebo to counter with a crisp jab.
Adebo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veto misses the body punch
and Adebo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veto throws a lazy uppercut
and Adebo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Veto.
Adebo walks into a left hand.
Veto misses with a leg kick
and Adebo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adebo takes one on the button.
Veto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adebo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Adebo dodges the punch combination from Veto.
Adebo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adebo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veto lands a lovely overhand right.
Veto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veto looks to land a right hand but Adebo moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veto throws a jab when Adebo was well out of range.
Veto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebo.
Adebo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veto.
It looked like Adebo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Veto there.
Veto connects with the punch.
Veto lands with a right hand.
Veto connects with a right hand. Adebo shakes it off.
Veto throws a lazy right hand but Adebo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adebo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Veto is predictable there
and Adebo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Veto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adebo doesn't seem phased though.
Jaycee Veto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veto throws a sloppy body shot
and Adebo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Jaycee Veto's cut even more.
Veto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adebo.
Veto lands with a shot to the body.
Veto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adebo momentarily.
Adebo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veto swings widly with a right hand
and Adebo counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Veto.
Adebo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Veto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adebo checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Adebo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veto.
Veto misses with a wild body shot.
Adebo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adebo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaycee Veto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaycee Veto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Veto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veto connects with an inside leg kick.
Adebo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veto.
Veto throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Adebo. That snapped Veto's head back.
Veto throws a series of punches but Adebo avoids them all with ease.
Adebo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Veto misses.
Adebo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veto. Veto obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veto feints a jab promting Adebo to slip. Veto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adebo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Veto throws a wild body kick that Adebo sees coming a mile off.
Veto throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adebo to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adebo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veto misses with a looping right.
Veto misses with a body shot
and Adebo counters with a body kick.
Veto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Veto misses
and Adebo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veto is breathing heavily.
Adebo blocks the body kick.
Adebo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Veto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veto misses with a hook
and Adebo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Veto misses
and Adebo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Jaycee Veto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Veto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adebo can pounce on him.
Adebo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veto sprawling to the canvas! Veto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adebo finish him?!
 Veto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Veto is still on wobbly legs! Can Adebo finish him?
Veto tries to bum rush Adebo with a series of wild strikes but Adebo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veto seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaycee Veto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veto misses with a lunging right hand
and Adebo counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Veto to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Adebo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uzochukwu Adebo!
Our winner, Uzochukwu Adebo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Boma (ranked 1013 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Jordan Carrillo (ranked 128 p4p, 165 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Carrillo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carrillo.
Boma moves out of range as Carrillo strikes.
Boma lands a glancing blow to the side of Carrillo's head.
Boma staying out of range there.
Carrillo throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Carrillo throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Carrillo digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
Carrillo rushes Boma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carrillo has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Carrillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carrillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carrillo tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Carrillo back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carrillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrillo working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boma.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carrillo blocking some punches.
Carrillo throws a head punch that misses.
Carrillo tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Carrillo misses with some punches.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Carrillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Carrillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carrillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma presses Carrillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carrillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carrillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma cracks Carrillo with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carrillo misses with the head strike.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Carrillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Carrillo.
Carrillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Carrillo backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carrillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carrillo tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Carrillo back against the cage.
Carrillo throws a head punch that misses.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Carrillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carrillo misses with the head strike.
Carrillo works on Boma's body with a couple of short punches.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carrillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma tries a body shot but Carrillo blocks it.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrillo's elbow.
Carrillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carrillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carrillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carrillo lands a left hand.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Carrillo.
Boma is trying to stall.
Boma lands a right hand.
Carrillo lands with a right to the head.
Boma is looking to control Carrillo's arms but Carrillo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boma has his back to the cage.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Carrillo's ribcage. Carrillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carrillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carrillo throws a head punch that misses.
Carrillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carrillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carrillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Carrillo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carrillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carrillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Carrillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carrillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carrillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Carrillo scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
A short right from Carrillo.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carrillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carrillo looks winded!
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma is leaning against Carrillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carrillo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrillo working aggressively here.
Carrillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Carrillo avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Carrillo lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Carrillo misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Carrillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma tries to clinch
and Carrillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carrillo avoids the head kick by Boma.
As Boma backs off Carrillo throws a huge counter combo but Boma manages to avoid it all.
Carrillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carrillo misses the jab.
Boma scores with a nice body kick.
Carrillo avoids the head kick by Boma.
Carrillo jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma throws a hook but Carrillo blocks it.
Carrillo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo throws a right hand that misses
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carrillo connects with a right hand. Boma shakes it off.
Carrillo throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
As Carrillo backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carrillo throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carrillo's hands.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carrillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boma throws the left hand but Carrillo avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carrillo misses the target.
Carrillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Carrillo. That snapped Boma's head back.
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Carrillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jordan Carrillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carrillo tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Carrillo back against the cage.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Carrillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Carrillo controls the action.
Carrillo digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Carrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Carrillo.
A short uppercut from Carrillo.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrillo's elbow.
Boma pushes Carrillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carrillo lands with a short shot to the head.
Carrillo works on Boma's body with a couple of short punches.
Carrillo lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Carrillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Carrillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carrillo lands with a left to the head.
Carrillo pushes Boma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carrillo cracks Boma with a nice body shot.
Carrillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Carrillo working aggressively here.
Carrillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boma tries to stall but Carrillo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Carrillo controls his hands.
Carrillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carrillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Carrillo tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Boma lands a left hand.
Carrillo lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carrillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boma is rocked!
Boma prevents a body shot from Carrillo.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carrillo blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma lands a body punch.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boma - that landed with a thud.
Carrillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Carrillo on the inside.
Carrillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Carrillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carrillo misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Carrillo.
Carrillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carrillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carrillo lands with a right to the head.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carrillo lands with a right to the head.
Carrillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma wants to stall.
Carrillo lands a left hand.
Carrillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carrillo digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Carrillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Carrillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Carrillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carrillo scores with a punch to the head.
Carrillo takes one on the button.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrillo.
Boma slips under a jab.
No joy there for Carrillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carrillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Boma should have avoided that one.
Carrillo stalks Boma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boma's face. Boma staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boma on the side of the head.
Carrillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrillo.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carrillo.
The crowd cheers as Carrillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Boma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Carrillo throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Carrillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma lands with a nice body punch.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
A jab from Boma misses.
Carrillo throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Carrillo throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Carrillo manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Carrillo misses the target.
Boma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Carrillo avoids it.
Boma is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Carrillo.
Carrillo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a hook.
Carrillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Carrillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Boma.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Carrillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Carrillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carrillo throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Boma avoids the body shot from Carrillo.
Boma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carrillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Carrillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carrillo digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Boma throws a leg kick but Carrillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan Carrillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carrillo.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boma throws a front kick aimed at Carrillo's knee but Carrillo avoids it well.
Carrillo misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Carrillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma blocks a jab.
Carrillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Carrillo.
Boma misses with a double jab.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Carrillo ducks down to avoid it.
Carrillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carrillo misses with a wild body shot.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Boma misses.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Carrillo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carrillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boma connects with a nice looking jab.
Maurice Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boma thuds his right hand into Carrillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrillo misses with a right hand
and Carrillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boma eats them both and turns towards Carrillo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carrillo walks into a left hand.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Carrillo.
Well Carrillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Carrillo!
Our winner, Jordan Carrillo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Collins (ranked 1765 p4p, 881 weight class) and Suga Diabeetus (ranked 191 p4p, 111 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by "Name of the Game" Crystal Method. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suga Diabeetus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diabeetus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Suga Diabeetus has been cut.
Collins catches Diabeetus napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Diabeetus to the canvas!
Collins wants to pass the guard but Diabeetus is keeping the position.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Diabeetus has managed to sweep!
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!
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Diabeetus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diabeetus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diabeetus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabeetus takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Diabeetus.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus misses with a kick to the body.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Suga Diabeetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diabeetus throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Diabeetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diabeetus looks to throw a body kick
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Diabeetus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diabeetus with a nice calf kick.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diabeetus.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diabeetus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diabeetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diabeetus loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus delivers a nice body kick.
Diabeetus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diabeetus throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick lands for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Diabeetus is looking to score with low kicks.
Diabeetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Diabeetus.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diabeetus tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Diabeetus misses
so Collins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diabeetus is keeping the position for now.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diabeetus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diabeetus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diabeetus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diabeetus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diabeetus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diabeetus scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Diabeetus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diabeetus misses with a leg kick
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins tries to clinch up but Diabeetus circles away and keeps his distance.
Diabeetus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Diabeetus throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Diabeetus - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suga Diabeetus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suga Diabeetus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus misses the body punch
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Diabeetus fights it but they end up in guard.
Collins trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Diabeetus is retaining full guard.
Diabeetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diabeetus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Diabeetus wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collins wants to improve his position but instead Diabeetus has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Diabeetus rolls with it to try and escape but Collins cranks on the arm and Diabeetus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
After winning the bout, Devon Collins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Baroza (ranked 258 p4p, 523 weight class) and The Doctor (ranked 8 p4p, 14 weight class). Doctor has chosen $uicideboy$ - The Thin Grey Line as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Baroza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Doctor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doctor wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Doctor.
Doctor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baroza.
Baroza throws a solid leg kick but Doctor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baroza.
Baroza slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Doctor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baroza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baroza connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baroza.
Baroza scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctor gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baroza is trying to get back to half guard.
Doctor grinds an elbow into Baroza's temple.
Baroza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doctor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baroza, who protects the arm well.
Doctor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baroza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doctor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doctor working the strikes but Baroza uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Baroza has hold of Doctor's hands but Doctor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doctor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doctor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baroza defends it well.
Doctor wants to free his trapped foot but Baroza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctor throwing shots but Baroza is blocking nicely.
Doctor slips a nice elbow through Baroza's hands, connecting with Baroza's forehead.
Doctor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doctor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baroza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doctor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doctor looking to sit in guard and control but Baroza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baroza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doctor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baroza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baroza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doctor is trying to keep Baroza in close.
Doctor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doctor is trying to hold Baroza in close to prevent damage but Baroza has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doctor wants to control but Baroza passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Baroza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doctor closes the distance and clinches.
Baroza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doctor lands a nice uppercut.
Doctor is trying to pull guard but Baroza has him pressed against the cage.
Doctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doctor forces Baroza back against the cage and clinches.
Doctor lands a shot to the body.
Baroza scores with a shoulder strike.
Baroza effectively controlling the action here.
Doctor takes a shot to the head.
Doctor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroza. Doctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baroza.
Doctor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baroza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doctor.
Baroza swings for the body but Doctor moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Baroza.
Doctor shoots in but Baroza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baroza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baroza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baroza misses with a looping right.
Doctor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Doctor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baroza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorge Baroza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroza checks a leg kick.
Baroza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baroza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baroza looks for the body kick but Doctor saw that one coming.
Doctor swinging wildly here.
Doctor walks into a stiff left hand from Baroza.
Doctor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doctor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctor scores with a sloppy right hand. Baroza should have avoided that one.
Baroza throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Baroza.
Baroza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Baroza misses the target.
Doctor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doctor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baroza misses with a left hand
and Doctor counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Baroza misses
and Doctor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baroza!
The strikes coming from Doctor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doctor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doctor lands a few punches from side control.
Doctor wants to control but Baroza is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Doctor dominating with strikes here.
Baroza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doctor.
Doctor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doctor scoring with strikes but Baroza is staying in there.
Baroza is looking to get to half guard.
Doctor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baroza is looking to escape.
Doctor throwing strikes but Baroza uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Doctor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctor is looking to take a break and control but Baroza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Doctor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Baroza blocks the low kick.
A jab from Baroza misses.
Doctor with the counter takedown but Baroza avoids it easily.
Baroza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Doctor as he checks the leg kick.
Doctor looks to throw the jab but Baroza is out of range.
Doctor walks into a straight right hand from Baroza.
Baroza throws a push kick but Doctor slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Doctor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doctor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baroza.
Baroza throws out a leg kick but Doctor moves out of range and Baroza only half commits.
Doctor misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Doctor blocks the low kick.
Doctor misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroza. Doctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baroza!
Doctor misses with a wild body shot.
Doctor wants to clinch up but Baroza keeps it at a distance.
Baroza digs a good hook to Doctor's body.
Doctor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baroza.
Baroza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baroza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doctor.
Doctor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baroza throws an overhand right that lands on Doctor's shoulder, as Doctor tries to avoid the shot.
Doctor moves out of range of the leg kick from Baroza.
Doctor feints the counter takedown.
Baroza avoids the body shot from Doctor.
Doctor swings for the body but Baroza moves out of range.
Baroza sizes up Doctor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Baroza as Doctor shoots in.
Jorge Baroza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doctor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baroza.
Doctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baroza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baroza throws the left hand but Doctor avoids the punch easily.
Baroza throws a big shot that misses.
Doctor lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroza wants to land a leg kick but Doctor is out of range.
Baroza avoids the body shot from Doctor.
A telegraphed right hand from Baroza misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baroza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doctor manages to avoid it.
Baroza misses with a low kick as Doctor jumps back.
Baroza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doctor misses with a hook
and Baroza counters with a nice uppercut.
Doctor just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doctor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doctor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baroza.
Baroza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doctor shoots for a double leg takedown but Baroza sprawls well. He's pushed Doctor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baroza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jorge Baroza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Doctor.
Baroza with a jab.
Baroza connects with an inside leg kick.
Doctor just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorge Baroza is winning the standup battle so far.
Doctor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Doctor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doctor not doing much here.
Doctor moves into full mount! Baroza won't be happy about that!
Doctor moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baroza has worked his arm free - good work by Baroza!
Doctor trying to control the position but Baroza is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doctor looks up at the clock and then as Baroza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doctor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Doctor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baroza keeps working.
Doctor throws an elbow but Baroza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baroza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Doctor is working for a kimura but Baroza is defending it quite comfortably.
Doctor looks to land a strike but Baroza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Baroza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baroza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Doctor!
The Doctor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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