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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara has chosen Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but shows good takedown defense.
tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
moves out of range of the strikes.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNamara looks gassed!
scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara takes a jab right on the kisser.
fails with the takedown.
lands a slapping body shot.
connects with a single shot there.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McNamara trying to hold on to 's head to control him but postures up.
not doing much here.
McNamara taking some punishment here, with in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
working McNamara over with strikes.
trying to control the action but McNamara is working from the bottom.
throwing shots but McNamara is blocking nicely.
seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNamara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
throwing shots but McNamara is blocking nicely.
is controlling the pace.
throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
tries to pass the half guard into mount. McNamara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McNamara is not content to let control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flea wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McNamara gets tackled into the cage by . maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McNamara tries to pull guard but holds him up against the cage and eventually McNamara drops back down to his feet.
McNamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNamara throws a solid leg kick but takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNamara.
stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
gets a clinch.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
stalling.
lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
digs a right hand underneath McNamara's ribcage. McNamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
lands on the inside with an uppercut.
lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from .
scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
tries to throw a body punch but McNamara avoids it by throwing back against the cage.
A short right from .
lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
lands a body punch.
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from .
McNamara is working for takedown but is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
presses McNamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from .
has McNamara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McNamara tumbling to the mat - dives into McNamara's guard.
in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flea 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.
swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNamara.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNamara.
Flea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with , pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .
McNamara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
has McNamara pushed against the cage.
lands a nice uppercut.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
can't find room to land a body shot as McNamara controls the action.
lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
misses with a shot to the kidneys.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNamara or not.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNamara or not.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
McNamara wants a takedown.
Flea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
McNamara blocks a body shot from .
is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNamara can do to turn this around?
lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
McNamara is rocked!
cracks McNamara with a nice body shot.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
lands a left hand.
McNamara is still on wobbly legs! Can finish him?
pressing his opponent against the cage.
tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNamara seems to have recovered his senses.
lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNamaras head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
McNamara prevents a body shot from .
drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
lands a nice shot to the body.
Flea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for .
is stalling here.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
scores with a hook to the body.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
McNamara being controlled against the cage.
McNamara blocks a body shot from .
tries a body shot but McNamara blocks it.
Still in the clinch, scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNamara working hard to break the clinch.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
is working McNamara over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
has McNamara pressed against the cage.
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
is leaning against McNamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by .
McNamara tries to score a body lock takedown but shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
scores with a shoulder strike.
gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McNamara is trying to keep an underhook but manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNamara's head.
is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara is not content to let control the position.
content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flea dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
misses with a hook. McNamara ducked under it nicely.
McNamara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. tries to avoid it but McNamara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag to the ground. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNamara misses with a two punch combination.
McNamara walks into a stiff left hand from .
with a hook.
McNamara wants to clinch up but keeps it at a distance.
Sean McNamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNamara shoots in looking for a takedown but manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McNamara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
lands a big uppercut and McNamara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McNamara looks OK. waves McNamara back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McNamara tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flea !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny O Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuko Nabakenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabakenya has chosen Stand up and shout (Steel Dragon) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Danny O Donnelly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny O Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuko Nabakenya!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nabakenya's head.
O Donnelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from O Donnelly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly defending well as Nabakenya loads up on a big left hand.
O Donnelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nabakenya's calf.
O Donnelly throws a nice head kick!
O Donnelly tries to clinch up.
Nabakenya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Donnelly throws a hook but Nabakenya avoids it easily.
O Donnelly lands with a hook. Nabakenya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nabakenya lands with a cross.
O Donnelly scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nabakenya misses with a left hand
and O Donnelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nabakenya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nabakenya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Donnelly clinches with his opponent.
O Donnelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nabakenya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Nabakenya controls his hands.
O Donnelly tries to land a knee to the head but Nabakenya blocks with his arms.
A short right from O Donnelly on the inside.
O Donnelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Nabakenya avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from O Donnelly.
Nabakenya looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donnelly crunches a lovely knee into Nabakenya's ribcage.
O Donnelly lands a nice elbow.
Nabakenya avoiding damage as O Donnelly throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly tries to land a knee to the head but Nabakenya blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from O Donnelly.
It looks like Kabuko Nabakenya has been cut.
O Donnelly has Nabakenya pushed against the cage.
O Donnelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nabakenya's defenses.
O Donnelly lands an elbow just above Nabakenya 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
O Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
O Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
O Donnelly moves into the clinch successfully.
O Donnelly effectively controlling the action here.
O Donnelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nabakenya blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danny O Donnelly.
O Donnelly rushes Nabakenya and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Donnelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Donnelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nabakenya's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny O Donnelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabuko Nabakenya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Donnelly cracks Nabakenya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nabakenya misses with an uppercut
and O Donnelly counters with a head kick. That will keep Nabakenya thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slapping body kick lands there for O Donnelly.
O Donnelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Donnelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Donnelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Donnelly.
O Donnelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Donnelly has closed the distance and engaged Nabakenya in a clinch.
O Donnelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nabakenya is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Donnelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnelly lands a damaging elbow.
O Donnelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Donnelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nabakenya is defending well for now.
O Donnelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nabakenya takes an elbow to the temple.
O Donnelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Nabakenya avoids the damage to the body.
O Donnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donnelly tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Donnelly looking to throw knees to the head but Nabakenya is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly controlling the action here for a moment.
O Donnelly lands an elbow inside.
O Donnelly is stalling here.
Nabakenya is trying to force a seperation but O Donnelly has the dominant position.
O Donnelly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
O Donnelly lands an elbow just above Nabakenya 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly lands a body punch.
O Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Nabakenya backwards.
O Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nabakenya can do to turn this around?
O Donnelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Nabakenya avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Donnelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Donnelly closes the distance and clinches.
O Donnelly lands a shoulder strike.
O Donnelly lands a damaging elbow.
O Donnelly is pushing Nabakenya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Donnelly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Donnelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Donnelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from O Donnelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny O Donnelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kabuko Nabakenya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nabakenya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Donnelly misses with the combination.
Nabakenya swats away the attempt to clinch by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly scores with a head kick.
O Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nabakenya slips a jab and a cross from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Donnelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nabakenya.
Nabakenya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Donnelly, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donnelly cracks Nabakenya with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Donnelly!
Nabakenya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Donnelly. O Donnelly obviously looking to wear him down.
O Donnelly has closed the distance and engaged Nabakenya in a clinch.
O Donnelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, O Donnelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donnelly lands a nice elbow.
O Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nabakenya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
O Donnelly scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Donnelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nabakenya is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabakenya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nabakenya is still on wobbly legs! Can O Donnelly finish him?
Look low, kick high! O Donnelly uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nabakenya tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! O Donnelly is absolutely delighted - when Nabakenya wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny O Donnelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Jacksonville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksonville's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacksonville duly obliges.
It looks like Fro Rogan has been cut.
Jacksonville closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogan is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacksonville trying to control the position but Rogan is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan is looking to regain half guard here but Jacksonville keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacksonville controlling the position.
Jacksonville wants to control but Rogan is keeping him busy.
Rogan is looking to regain half guard here but Jacksonville keeps moving and retains side control.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacksonville staying calm.
Rogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan tries to buck Jacksonville off but Jacksonville is having none of it.
Jacksonville taking a breather here.
Jacksonville tries for a kimura but Rogan is defending well.
Rogan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacksonville wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacksonville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogan keeps working.
Jacksonville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacksonville off and has taken his back!
Jacksonville manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rogan's guard. Nice work there by Jacksonville.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is looking for a triangle here but Jacksonville uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jacksonville connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rogan some visible discomfort.
Rogan is being controlled here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacksonville seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rogan for as long as he can get away with.
Rogan is not content to let Jacksonville control the position.
Rogan tries to improve position but can't.
Jacksonville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jacksonville gets to mount! Rogan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jacksonville scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville raining down shots from the mount!
Rogan working to try and regain half guard.
Rogan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jacksonville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jacksonville with the ground and pound from mount.
Rogan is looking to get to half guard.
Jacksonville takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jacksonville is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogan has hold of Jacksonville's hands but Jacksonville slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville drops an elbow to the side of Rogan's head.
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
Jacksonville is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jacksonville dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fro Rogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacksonville throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacksonville is in Rogan's guard.
Rogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacksonville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogan working for a triangle but Jacksonville defends it easily.
Rogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jacksonville is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rogan.
Check out the look on Jacksonville's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogan trying to remain calm as Jacksonville controls from the top position.
Jacksonville trying to control the action but Rogan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jacksonville is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jacksonville controlling his opponent.
Rogan is trying to escape the mount.
Jacksonville lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rogan is rocked!
Jacksonville tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacksonville has a good base and remains in mount.
Felix Jacksonville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacksonville looking to control but Rogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Jacksonville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville is landing with some decent strikes but Rogan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogan is still in real trouble! Can Jacksonville finish him?
Jacksonville breaks from Rogan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogan gets back to half guard.
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
Jacksonville lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacksonville slows the pace down in half guard.
Jacksonville takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacksonville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogan looking for submissions off his back.
Jacksonville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacksonville lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rogan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jacksonville jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Jacksonville!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furcal throws a series of punches but Rotberg avoids them all with ease.
Rotberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furcal throws a nice looking combination but Rotberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Furcal.
Rotberg defending well as Furcal loads up on a big left hand.
Rotberg misses with a double jab.
Furcal slips under a jab.
Furcal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Ilan Rotberg has been cut.
Furcal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rotberg tries to bum rush Furcal with a series of wild strikes but Furcal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Furcal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rotberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Furcal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furcal avoids the body shot from Rotberg.
Rotberg tests Furcal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Rotberg. Beautiful body shot.
Rotberg shoots in and bounces Furcal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Furcal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furcal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotberg is one step ahead there.
Furcal keeping full guard, as Rotberg tries to pass.
Rotberg is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rotberg trying to control but Furcal is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to pass the guard but Furcal is keeping the position.
Rotberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furcal keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Furcal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rotberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Furcal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furcal looking for a sweep. Not yet Furcal, not yet.
Rotberg trying to control but Furcal is working from the bottom.
Rotberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Furcal has wrist control.
Rotberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Furcal controls Rotberg momentarily but Rotberg frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Furcal misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rotberg misses.
Rotberg scores with the left hand. Furcal knows he should have avoided that one.
Furcal slips under a jab from Rotberg.
Mike Furcal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Rotberg.
Furcal looks to score with a jab to the body but Rotberg is just out of range.
Furcal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Furcal lands a jab.
Rotberg tries to land a leg kick but Furcal saw it coming and moves away.
Furcal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Furcal is working for a submission of some sort.
Furcal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rotberg is just riding it out for now. Furcal eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotberg tries to get to full guard but Furcal has control of the leg.
Furcal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rotberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furcal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Furcal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Furcal's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ilan Rotberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Furcal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rotberg to the ground. Furcal is now in Rotberg's guard.
Furcal tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotberg is retaining full guard.
Rotberg controls Furcal momentarily but Furcal frees himself.
Furcal pushes down on Rotberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rotberg tries to roll over but Furcal keeps him under control.
Furcal trying to mount his opponent but Rotberg defends it.
Furcal moves nicely into side control.
Furcal tries to advance to mount but Rotberg denies him.
Rotberg tries to buck Furcal off but Furcal is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal tries to advance to mount but Rotberg denies him.
Rotberg tries to control but Furcal manages to take his back.
Furcal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rotberg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Furcal looking to break Rotberg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rotberg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Furcal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Furcal gets his hands free as Rotberg looks to control.
Furcal doesn't have the hooks in and Rotberg manages to turn into his guard.
Furcal is looking for a triangle but Rotberg pushes his legs off easily.
Rotberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Furcal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furcal 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg trying to control but Furcal is working from the bottom.
Furcal wants to sweep here but Rotberg controlling him for the moment.
Rotberg wants to control from the top but Furcal keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ilan Rotberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rotberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotberg swinging wildly here.
Rotberg misses with a wild combination.
Rotberg misses with a looping right.
Rotberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furcal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rotberg is defended easily by Furcal.
Furcal just misses with a punch to the body.
Furcal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rotberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furcal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Furcal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rotberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rotberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furcal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rotberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furcal is one step ahead there.
Rotberg pulls Furcal in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal looking to pass the guard.
Rotberg looking to control.
Rotberg keeping full guard, as Furcal tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Furcal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg'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.
Furcal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ilan Rotberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Furcal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rotberg's guard.
Rotberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mike Furcal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furcal tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotberg is retaining full guard.
Furcal trying to move into half guard but instead Rotberg has managed to sweep!
Furcal trying to keep a closed guard but Rotberg is proving a slippery customer.
Furcal is looking for a triangle but Rotberg pushes his legs off easily.
Furcal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotberg.
Rotberg wants to pass the guard but Furcal is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg stopping the sweep attempt from Furcal.
Rotberg wants to control from the top but Furcal keeps moving.
Furcal trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Furcal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Ilan Rotberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A slow jab from Furcal misses its intended target.
Furcal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Rotberg.
Furcal just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg throws out a loose jab but Furcal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Furcal connects with a jab.
Furcal jabs Rotberg right on the nose. Rotberg blinks but takes it well.
Furcal shoots in and bounces Rotberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Furcal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rotberg wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg controls Furcal momentarily but Furcal frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ilan Rotberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot lands for Furcal.
Furcal misses with a wild combination.
Furcal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furcal looks to land a right hand but Rotberg moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Furcal.
Furcal throws a jab when Rotberg was well out of range.
Rotberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Furcal looks to score with a jab to the body but Rotberg is just out of range.
Rotberg throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furcal misses the shot to the body.
Furcal drives through with a takedown into Rotberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furcal looking to pass the guard.
Furcal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rotberg's guard.
Rotberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rotberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Furcal!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furcal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Furcal is trying desperately to improve position.
Rotberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furcal is working to get back to half guard.
Rotberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Furcal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Furcal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
That's time! Rotberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Rotberg misses.
Furcal shoots in and gets a takedown into Rotberg's guard.
Rotberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rotberg trying to control the action but Furcal is working from the bottom.
Rotberg wants to free his trapped foot but Furcal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Furcal wants to control but Rotberg is keeping busy.
Rotberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Furcal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rotberg prevents Furcal from improving his position.
Furcal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rotberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotberg wants to take a breather but Furcal is having none of it.
Furcal wants to improve his position but Rotberg is controlling well.
Furcal regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to pass the guard but Furcal is keeping the position.
Rotberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furcal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotberg has managed to get both his arms back between Furcal's legs - danger averted.
Rotberg advances position into side control!
Rotberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furcal, who protects the arm well.
Rotberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rotberg trying to control the action but Furcal is working from the bottom.
Furcal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rotberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furcal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Furcal trying to control but Rotberg postures up.
Furcal is trying to stand.
Furcal tries to roll over but Rotberg keeps him under control.
Rotberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Furcal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furcal is looking for a sweep. Rotberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furcal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg slows the pace down in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Ilan Rotberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Furcal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Furcal.
Rotberg throws a one two combo.
Furcal throws a right and a left that Rotberg avoids nicely.
Rotberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rotberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Furcal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rotberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Furcal.
A combination from Rotberg does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg had his way with Mike Furcal in that round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Furcal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ilan Rotberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furcal looks to land a combination but Rotberg avoids it well.
Rotberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Furcal.
A left lands for Rotberg.
Rotberg slips under a jab.
Furcal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furcal throws a hook but Rotberg avoids it easily.
Furcal cracks Rotberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rotberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotberg.
Rotberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rotberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotberg misses with a hook.
Rotberg lands a jab to the head.
Furcal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Rotberg. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Furcal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rotberg momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotberg.
Furcal is rocked!
Furcal dodges the punch combination from Rotberg.
Furcal is still on wobbly legs! Can Rotberg finish him?
Furcal throws a right and a left that Rotberg avoids nicely.
Rotberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furcal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rotberg throws a hook but Furcal blocks it.
Rotberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Furcal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Furcal moves forwards but Rotberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rotberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furcal.
Furcal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rotberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg misses with a looping left.
Furcal ducks under a wild hook from Rotberg.
Rotberg connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Rotberg.
A slow jab from Furcal misses its intended target.
Furcal punishes Rotberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Furcal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotberg manages to avoid it.
Rotberg throws a shot from downtown. Furcal moves away and avoids it.
Rotberg throws a shot from downtown. Furcal moves away and avoids it.
Rotberg throws a combination that misses
and Furcal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furcal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rotberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rotberg controls the position for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rotberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furcal wants to sweep but Rotberg has passed to side control!
Rotberg lands a few punches from side control.
Rotberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furcal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rotberg taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Rotberg crashes against the mat.
Furcal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rotberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Furcal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furcal trying to control but Rotberg postures up.
Furcal gets full guard.
Rotberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Furcal has wrist control.
Rotberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotberg trying to control but Furcal is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotberg is fighting to break Furcal's control of his arms but Furcal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilan Rotberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rotberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilan Rotberg!
Ilan Rotberg retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Dr Dre- I Need a Doctor as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremiah Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Washington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trout.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trout thows a body kick. Washington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trout throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Trout.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Trout moves away and avoids it.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Trout is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trout under the eye.
Trout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jeremiah Trout has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Washington.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trout manages to avoid it.
Trout takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trout.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Trout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington wants to slow Trout down by chopping away at his legs.
Trout walks into a stiff left hand from Washington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trout throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Trout is breathing heavily.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to work over Trout's front leg with a kick but Trout checks it.
Washington scores with a nice head shot.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Trout takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington is looking to chop away at Trout's legs.
Trout moves out of range of the strikes.
Trout fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washington checks it well.
Trout misses with a head kick.
Trout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trout lands with a kick to the temple. Washington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Trout's head but Trout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
A slapping leg kick lands for Washington.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trout had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Andre Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trout showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trout manages to avoid it.
Washington lands with a straight right. Trout didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trout takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trout throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Trout toppling to the canvas! Trout scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!
Trout is rocked!
Washington connects with a leg kick. Trout looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington jabs at Trout's body.
Trout moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trout takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Washington cracks Trout with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Washington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Trout to stand back up!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Trout's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington lands a big right hand that sends Trout crashing to the mat! Washington stays standing though and waves Trout back to his feet!
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington looks for the body kick but Trout saw that one coming.
Trout moves away from the strike by Washington.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a low kick, looking for Trout's leg but Trout calmly moves out of range.
Washington takes a swing at Trout's ribcage but misses.
Trout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Trout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington throws a low kick but Trout avoids it.
Trout thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trout doesn't seem bothered though.
Trout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Good shot there by Washington.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trout has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trout and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trout takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trout takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trout.
Trout staying out of range there.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington tests Trout's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trout's sensitive parts.
Washington throws a hook but Trout avoids it easily.
Trout throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington throws a hook but Trout blocks it.
Jeremiah Trout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trout lands with a kick to the temple. Washington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trout ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trout on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Trout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trout slips under a jab.
Trout seems to have got his legs back now.
Washington works Trout's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a big right hand that sends Trout crashing to the mat! Washington stays standing though and waves Trout back to his feet!
Trout is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washington drops Trout with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Trout! Washington dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Washington!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whelan Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov's entrance music is Russian Rocket. A fine choice. Mahoney has chosen KISS - Unholy as his entrance music. Whelan Mahoney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24
145 lbs
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26
132 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Whelan Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burov.
Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Burov moved out of range.
A left and a right from Mahoney both land. Nice combination.
Burov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burov lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoney tries to score with a low kick but Burov moves his leg out of the way.
Burov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch
and Burov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahoney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burov is out of range and Mahoney settles back down.
Mahoney lands a jab to the nose.
Burov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney throws a series of punches but Burov avoids them all with ease.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burov.
Burov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mahoney.
A swing and a miss from Mahoney.
Burov slips a straight right by Mahoney.
Burov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahoney misses with a hook
and Burov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney takes a swing at Burov's ribcage but misses.
Burov swinging wildly here.
Burov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahoney off the cage and back into rage.
Burov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahoney's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mahoney trying to keep a closed guard but Burov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov tries to stand but Mahoney is controlling from the bottom.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Whelan Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Burov.
Whelan Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney misses with a hook
and Burov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney misses with a double jab.
Mahoney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahoney should have avoided that one.
Mahoney throws a nice looking combination but Burov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahoney misses the shot to the body.
Mahoney looks gassed!
Mahoney lands with an overhand left.
Burov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mahoney is rocked!
Burov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoney is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burov jabs at Mahoney's body.
Burov connects with a body shot.
Burov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mahoney tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Burov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Burov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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174 lbs
16 - 6 - 2 |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Marx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Hall
and Marx counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily.
Marx swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Marx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marx throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Marx. Marx gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Hall lands.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Marx keeps Hall at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marx throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Marx moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Marx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall blocks a head kick by Marx.
Marx wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Marx goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marx lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hall takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall takes a swing at Marx's ribcage but misses.
Marx lands a head kick!
Marx scores with a kick to the body.
Marx takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall 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.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Marx or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
Marx misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marx misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hall looks to land a combination but Marx avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Marx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marx.
Marx looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
Mark Marx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hall pushes Marx off looking to stand but Marx dives back in and keeps control.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Marx working Hall over with strikes.
Marx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall trying to control but Marx postures up.
Hall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hall controlling the position for now.
Marx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marx is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marx.
Marx thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marx throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marx lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Marx.
Marx landing strikes from the mount and Hall is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marx looking to finish with strikes here!
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Marx landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marx lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hall really wants to buck Marx off and get back to his feet.
Marx landing punches.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Marx thowing shots but they're missing.
Marx scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hall?
Hall is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marx postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hall bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Marx and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Marx!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gregory Steele enters the cage!
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25
179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Steele!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Gregory Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melendez sprawls well. Melendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Melendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.
Melendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Melendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Steele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.
Melendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele chips away with some ground and pound.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Melendez is retaining full guard.
Melendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steele has picked Melendez up and slammed him! Melendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Steele manages to pass to side control!
Melendez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steele.
Steele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melendez tries to buck Steele off but Steele is having none of it.
Melendez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steele.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back.
Melendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele wants to control but Melendez is keeping him busy.
Melendez wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele is keen to just control but Melendez is a slippery customer.
Steele controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele lands with a cross.
Melendez tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melendez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Melendez trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Melendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steele dives on top into guard.
Melendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steele is aware though and is defending well.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.
Melendez has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Melendez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Steele throws an elbow but Melendez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Steele cracks Melendez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Melendez is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it.
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!
Melendez regains half guard.
Melendez tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
Steele stops Melendez from getting back to his feet.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Orlando Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melendez is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steele is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steele.
Steele is looking to advance position but Melendez won't allow it.
Melendez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Steele jumps into side control!
Melendez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steele wants to control but Melendez is keeping him busy.
Melendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
Melendez tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Steele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Melendez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Melendez looking for a submission but Steele manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Melendez!
Melendez tries to control Steele's body but Steele pushes him off. Melendez squirms to his side and now Steele has his back!
You can see the frustration on Melendez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melendez is working hard here to advance position.
Steele lands punches and elbows.
Melendez trying to control the hands but Steele breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele working for the choke.
Steele is looking to control Melendez but Melendez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Melendez turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
Melendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steele!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez regains half guard.
Melendez wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele is looking to advance position but Melendez won't allow it.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Orlando Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melendez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele cracks Melendez with a solid left hand.
Melendez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steele escapes and throws Melendez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Melendez struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Steele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Melendez is looking to reverse the position.
Steele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
Gregory Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melendez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steele is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory Steele.
Well Steele 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Steele!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonichie Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karva Jorgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgos has chosen Schnappi Das Kleine Krokodil as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonichie Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karva Jorgos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Hong slams his shin into Jorgos's torso.
Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Jorgos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorgos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hong duly obliges.
It looks like Karva Jorgos has been cut.
A left lands for Hong.
Jorgos misses with a kick to the body.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jorgos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hong throwing shots but Jorgos is blocking nicely.
Hong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong not doing much here.
Jorgos manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong trying to control but Jorgos is working from the bottom.
Hong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jorgos pulls Hong in close to his closed guard and prevents Hong from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tonichie Hong.
Jorgos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Jorgos wants to land a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
Jorgos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong connects with a looping right hand.
Karva Jorgos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgos drops his hands momentarily and Hong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong blocks a low kick nicely.
Jorgos 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.
Jorgos gets caught flat footed, as Hong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jorgos looks gassed!
Hong trying to control but Jorgos is working from the bottom.
Jorgos being controlled here, momentarily.
Jorgos pulls Hong in to control the position.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tonichie Hong.
Jorgos scoring well with a low kick there.
Jorgos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jorgos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hong 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hong pushes Jorgos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorgos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgos avoids it.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
Jorgos stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Jorgos.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorgos is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgos has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karva Jorgos.
Hong avoids the head kick by Jorgos.
Jorgos throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jorgos!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonichie Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karva Jorgos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Jorgos misses with a body kick.
Jorgos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jorgos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Jorgos saw that one coming.
Jorgos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jorgos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hong rushes Jorgos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jorgos blocks it with crossed arms.
Jorgos is trying to maintain a safe position but Hong gets an underhook and turns Jorgos into the cage.
Hong manages to break the clinch.
Tonichie Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jorgos.
Jorgos tries to land a front kick but Hong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hong blocks a head kick by Jorgos.
Jorgos misses with a low kick as Hong jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong pushes Jorgos away with a front kick.
Jorgos is breathing heavily.
Hong scores with a head kick. Jorgos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jorgos is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jorgos.
Jorgos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorgos tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jorgos seems to have recovered his senses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jorgos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hong misses with a knee strike.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorgos throws a body kick that misses.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong forces Jorgos back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Hong.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jorgos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jorgos is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgos has his back to the cage.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karva Jorgos.
Hong drives through with a takedown into Jorgos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos working a defensive guard here.
Tonichie Hong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jorgos momentarily.
Jorgos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jorgos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong clinches up against the cage.
Jorgos avoids a wild elbow strike from Hong.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong lands the left hand.
Jorgos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong moves into the clinch.
Jorgos is pushing Hong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hong's efforts to push away.
Jorgos managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgos managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Jorgos dodges an elbow strike from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonichie Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karva Jorgos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jorgos throws a front kick aimed at Hong's knee but Hong avoids it well.
Jorgos connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jorgos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgos keeps working.
Hong is looking to advance position but Jorgos won't allow it.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jorgos's head.
Jorgos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jorgos wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tonichie Hong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jorgos throws the kick towards the body but Hong avoids it.
Jorgos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Karva Jorgos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorgos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jorgos misses with a low kick.
Hong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jorgos tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Jorgos looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Tonichie Hong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorgos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hong looking to score a takedown here. Jorgos is defending well but Hong drives through and ends up in Jorgos's guard.
Jorgos keeping full guard, as Hong tries to pass.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgos can do to turn this around?
Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorgos managing to control the position.
Karva Jorgos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tonichie Hong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jorgos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
Hong manages to break the clinch.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jorgos is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Hong misses.
Jorgos misses with a body kick.
Jorgos misses with a head kick.
Jorgos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hong checks it well.
Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jorgos.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorgos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hong misses with the combination.
Jorgos tries to land a front kick but Hong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jorgos throws a body kick the misses
and Hong counters with a nice leg kick.
Jorgos looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Jorgos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jorgos controlling Hong's posture.
Hong trying to control but Jorgos is working from the bottom.
Tonichie Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos pulls Hong in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Tonichie Hong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jorgos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hong clinches up with Jorgos and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jorgos is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgos has his back to the cage.
Jorgos is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hong has denied him.
Jorgos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonichie Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hong 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonichie Hong!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen's entrance music is Soomaaliyeey toosoo. A fine choice. Abdullah Virtanen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virtanen pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Virtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virtanen pinned against the cage. Virtanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Virtanen moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns won't allow Virtanen to sweep him here.
Virtanen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burns is now in half guard.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns is taking a breather. Virtanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.
Virtanen gets full guard.
Burns pushing down on Virtanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is controlling Burns's trapped leg to prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Virtanen is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
Virtanen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abdullah Virtanen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Burns misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdullah Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdullah Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Burns.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns dives in and grabs Virtanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Virtanen quickly recovers to half guard.
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Virtanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Virtanen trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking to improve his position.
Burns throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Virtanen is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdullah Virtanen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Virtanen avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely.
Virtanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Virtanen scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Virtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Abdullah Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns tries a low kick but Virtanen avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Virtanen leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdullah Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Burns.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carl Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns taking a breather here.
Burns trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Burns working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen is looking for a sweep.
Burns working away.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen gets back to half guard.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Virtanen is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Virtanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Virtanen controlling the position for now.
Virtanen trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carl Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Burns.
It looks like Abdullah Virtanen has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns throws a low kick but Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virtanen checks a low kick from Burns.
Virtanen slips a jab from Burns.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carl Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Virtanen.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Abdullah Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Burns.
Virtanen tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away.
Virtanen throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Virtanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virtanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Virtanen's waist but Virtanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Virtanen slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Virtanen tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Virtanen's head but Virtanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtanen. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns is looking to advance position but Virtanen won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdullah Virtanen.
I think Virtanen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Virtanen!
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