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EUFC 180 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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187 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asaki Hioko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omega tries a low kick but Hioko avoids it.
Hioko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Omega counters with a nice body shot.
Omega throws a shot to the body.
Hioko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Hioko moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Hioko slips under a jab from Omega.
Omega connects with the punch.
Hioko lands a jab to Omega's midsection.
Hioko throws a leg kick
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hioko will feel that in the morning.
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!
Hioko misses with a body shot.
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hioko.
Hioko throws out a leg kick but Omega moves out of range and Hioko only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Omega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Omega swats away the attempt to clinch by Hioko.
Hioko moves out of range of the body kick.
Hioko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega swats away the attempt to clinch by Hioko.
Hioko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Omega. Those never looked like landing.
Omega looks to clinch
and Hioko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega blocks a jab.
Hioko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioko throws out the jab.
Hioko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hioko defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
Omega is looking to land body kicks.
Hioko wants to slow Omega down by chopping away at his legs.
Hioko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hioko there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hioko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omega thumps Hioko with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega lands a glancing blow to the side of Hioko's head.
Asaki Hioko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Omega lands.
Hioko is rocked!
Omega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hioko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Omega.
Hioko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omega has Hioko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hioko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Hioko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hioko letting Omega take a breather here.
Hioko scores with a hook to the body.
Hioko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omega misses with some punches.
Hioko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hioko.
Omega scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hioko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hioko as Omega tries to tie him up.
Hioko lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hioko - that landed with a thud.
Hioko tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Hioko swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hioko throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hioko lands with a short shot to the head.
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but Hioko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Omega.
Hioko scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hioko.
A right hook to the body lands for Omega.
Come on Omega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hioko has a couple of punches blocked by Omega.
Hioko gets through Omega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Omega stalling in the clinch.
Omega works on Hioko's body with a couple of short punches.
Omega gets through Hioko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hioko misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Omega.
Hioko misses with the head strike.
Omega lands with a short shot to the head.
Omega gets through Hioko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Omega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega trying to control the position but instead, Hioko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Omega into the cage.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Omega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Omega scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Omega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hioko scores with a punch to the head.
Omega loads up on a big right hand but Hioko slips the punch.
Omega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hioko can pounce on him.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hioko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Omega blocks the leg kick.
Omega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hioko moves out of range of the strikes.
Omega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hioko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hioko tests Omega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Omega missing with a left hand there. Hioko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omega throws a chopping leg kick but Hioko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hioko misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hioko lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega motions for Hioko to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hioko wants to clinch.
Thor Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hioko tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Omega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hioko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hioko finds it's way through Omega's defenses.
Omega lands with a nice body punch.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioko throws out the jab.
Omega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hioko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omega walks into a straight right hand from Hioko.
Omega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hioko.
Hioko fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega 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 Hioko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hioko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega 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 Hioko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hioko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Omega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hioko misses with a body punch
and Omega counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
Omega wants to clinch.
Hioko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hioko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hioko. Hioko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omega misses with a leg kick
and Hioko counters with a left and a right that stings Omega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hioko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Omega is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
Omega blocks a jab.
Omega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hioko misses with a low kick.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hioko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hioko's corner calls for a 1-2. Hioko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hioko lunges at Omega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omega's hand.
A big left from Omega misses.
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hioko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omega's waist but Omega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hioko off to one side.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hioko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omega staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hioko looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Hioko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hioko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Omega scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega throws a series of punches but Hioko avoids them all with ease.
Hioko keeps the fight on the outside.
Hioko moves out of range as Omega strikes.
Hioko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hioko misses the target.
Hioko scores with a hook.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hioko connects with a body shot that sends Omega's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Hioko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Omega 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.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Hioko moves his leg out of the way.
Omega throws out a leg kick but Hioko moves out of range and Omega only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thor Omega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Hioko scores with a four punch combination!
Hioko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omega wants to slow Hioko down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Hioko misses its intended target.
Hioko blocks a leg kick.
Hioko throws a poor cross that misses
and Omega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Omega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hioko throws a big shot that misses.
Hioko tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Hioko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Omega misses with a hook. Hioko ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Omega.
Horrible takedown by Hioko or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega which made him look bad.
Hioko misses the shot to the body.
Hioko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hioko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko tries to work over Omega's front leg with a kick but Omega checks it.
Omega misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hioko. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hioko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omega thuds a left hand into Hioko's body.
Hioko throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Hioko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hioko looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Hioko takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Hioko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hioko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omega drives through and clinches with Hioko against the cage.
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Omega drops his hands momentarily and Hioko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hioko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Hioko tenderised Omega's leg. Omega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hioko has managed to clinch.
Hioko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Omega.
Hioko misses with a punch on the inside.
Hioko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega stalls.
Omega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hioko scores with a shoulder strike.
Omega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hioko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega is looking to control Hioko's arms but Hioko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Omega has his back to the cage.
Hioko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hioko.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Omega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asaki Hioko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor Omega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hioko digs a good hook to Omega's body.
Hioko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Omega tried to score with a low kick but Hioko checks it.
Hioko throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hioko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hioko staying out of range there.
Omega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioko throws a hook but Omega avoids it easily.
Hioko throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Hioko catches Omega right on the button with a cross.
Omega moves into the clinch.
Hioko misses with a body punch.
Hioko tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Hioko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hioko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hioko fails to land.
Hioko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omega trying to stall but Hioko improves his position.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega tries to work over Hioko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hioko as the two fighters clinch.
Hioko misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asaki Hioko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Hodges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges tries to bum rush Anjos with a series of wild strikes but Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hodges tries to bum rush Anjos with a series of wild strikes but Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Hodges.
Hodges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Hodges.
Anjos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges winds up and cracks Anjos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges tries to pass to full mount but Anjos defends it.
Hodges stalling.
Anjos manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hodges is defending well. Anjos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hodges has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Anjos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Anjos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is system of a down - violent pornography. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
23 - 15 - 2 |
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277 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva lands the left hand.
It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
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!
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Kelly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Silva prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Kelly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Kelly extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kelly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Kelly!
Jesse Kelly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barde Mopsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Pimp by David Banner. This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barde Mopsi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mopsi.
VanVactor with a poor takedown
and Mopsi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mopsi tries to close the distance and clinch but VanVactor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
VanVactor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mopsi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mopsi but Mopsi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanVactor ducks under a wild hook from Mopsi.
VanVactor avoids the body shot from Mopsi.
Mopsi is looking to clinch but VanVactor is avoiding it.
Mopsi cracks a nice hook into VanVactor's ribs.
Mopsi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mopsi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mopsi throws a wild body kick that VanVactor sees coming a mile off.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown but Mopsi shows good takedown defense.
Mopsi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
Mopsi closes the distance and clinches.
Mopsi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mopsi.
VanVactor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mopsi lands a nice elbow.
Mopsi misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor is trying to break the clinch but Mopsi is controlling him.
Mopsi manages to break the clinch.
VanVactor misses with a double jab.
Mopsi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mopsi throws a low kick but VanVactor moves out of range easily.
VanVactor misses with a jab, cross combination.
VanVactor misses with a left hand
and Mopsi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. VanVactor really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VanVactor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mopsi throws a head kick but VanVactor moves out of range.
VanVactor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mopsi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on VanVactor. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor staying out of range there.
Mopsi misses with an attempted mid kick.
VanVactor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mopsi to the ground. VanVactor is now in Mopsi's guard.
VanVactor throwing strikes but missing.
Mopsi pulls VanVactor in close to his closed guard and prevents VanVactor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mopsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but VanVactor is one step ahead there.
Mopsi controlling VanVactor's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Barde Mopsi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
VanVactor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mopsi moves away.
VanVactor blocks a head kick by Mopsi.
Mopsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanVactor circles away quickly and effectively.
VanVactor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mopsi.
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Mopsi ducks down to avoid it.
Mopsi instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barde Mopsi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
VanVactor tests Mopsi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for VanVactor with that takedown attempt.
Mopsi takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mopsi lands a hook that snaps the head of VanVactor backwards.
VanVactor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
VanVactor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mopsi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mopsi scores a nice knee to the body.
Mopsi crunches a lovely knee into VanVactor's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mopsi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
VanVactor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mopsi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mopsi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mopsi gets caught flat footed, as VanVactor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mopsi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanVactor passes into half guard.
VanVactor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mopsi sees it coming and defends easily.
Mopsi wants to control the action here but instead VanVactor manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi is in all sorts of trouble here.
VanVactor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mopsi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
VanVactor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
VanVactor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mopsi is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mopsi is trying to stand up.
VanVactor looking to secure an arm triangle but Mopsi defends it well.
Mopsi can't escape the position.
VanVactor with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mopsi looks a forlorn figure.
VanVactor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mopsi is desperately trying to improve his position but VanVactor has a good base and remains in mount.
VanVactor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mopsi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
VanVactor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
VanVactor punching from mount but Mopsi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
VanVactor breaks from Mopsi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mopsi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mopsi trying to control but VanVactor is working from the bottom.
Mopsi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor working a defensive guard here.
Mopsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanVactor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
VanVactor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mopsi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mopsi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
VanVactor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mopsi passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
VanVactor looks to land a right hand but Mopsi moved out of range.
Mopsi is looking to score with low kicks.
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Mopsi ducks down to avoid it.
Mopsi throws a shot to the body.
VanVactor misses with the combination.
Mopsi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to VanVactor's calf.
Mopsi tries to clinch
and VanVactor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
VanVactor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mopsi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VanVactor somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mopsi scores with a leg kick.
Mopsi takes a swing at VanVactor's ribcage but misses.
Mopsi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from VanVactor.
VanVactor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barde Mopsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mopsi wants to clinch up but VanVactor keeps it at a distance.
Mopsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mopsi throws a front kick that sends VanVactor stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanVactor slips a jab from Mopsi.
Barde Mopsi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mopsi.
Good leg kick by Mopsi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mopsi looks to land a body kick but VanVactor moved away.
Mopsi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mopsi scores with a head kick.
Barde Mopsi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mopsi throws a head kick that misses.
Mopsi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
VanVactor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mopsi.
A head kick from Mopsi lands but VanVactor takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mopsi.
VanVactor dives in and grabs Mopsi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mopsi pushes down on VanVactor's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mopsi lands a really nice looking cross but VanVactor seems unphased.
Mopsi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mopsi cracks the inside of VanVactor's front leg.
Mopsi tries a low kick but VanVactor avoids it.
VanVactor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mopsi momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Mopsi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VanVactor misses with a wild body shot.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut. Mopsi saw that one coming.
Mopsi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mopsi tries to clinch up.
Mopsi tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanVactor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mopsi takes a swing at VanVactor's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mopsi connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as VanVactor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mopsi doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barde Mopsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mopsi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barde Mopsi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker's entrance music is Edith singin Those were the days..... A fine choice. Parsons has chosen Call Me The Breeze as his entrance music. Archie Bunker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Parsons's chin.
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222 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parsons but Parsons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parsons lands with a right hand.
A big left from Parsons misses.
Parsons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bunker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parsons defends it nicely.
A cross from Parsons lands.
Parsons connects with a single shot there.
Charlie Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Parsons misses the target.
Parsons moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Parsons misses.
Bunker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parsons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunker misses with a body kick.
Bunker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parsons is out of range and Bunker settles back down.
Bunker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Parsons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parsons lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunker!
Bunker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parsons working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunker's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons working Bunker over with strikes here.
Bunker is in a horrible position here. Parsons smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Parsons jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bunker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Parsons has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bunker!
Parsons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Parsons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bunker hang on?
Bunker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Parsons's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Parsons!
Charlie Parsons really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rusko - Tru Powwa. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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255 lbs
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274 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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kooch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Kooch finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Kooch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Kooch seems unphased.
Kooch throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kooch lands a jab to the nose.
Kooch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kooch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson pushing down on Kooch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kooch trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Kooch is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Kooch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kooch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
Kooch looking for a sweep but Thompson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thompson moves to take his opponent's back.
Thompson looking to break Kooch's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kooch remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thompson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thompson is looking for the choke from the back position but Kooch is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kooch showing good submission defense here.
Kooch trying to control the position but Thompson manages to sink in the hooks.
Kooch has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy.
Thompson is persistently looking for the submission but Kooch is defending it well.
Thompson not allowing Kooch to control his hands.
Thompson is hanging on to Kooch's back as he tries to escape.
Kooch is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thompson doesn't have the hooks in and Kooch manages to turn into his guard.
Thompson working for a triangle but Kooch defends it easily.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controls Kooch momentarily but Kooch frees himself.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kooch stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Kooch gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
Kooch looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Mike Kooch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Kooch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kooch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Kooch's guard.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Kooch looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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!
Kooch actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Kooch won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kooch is not content to let Thompson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kooch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kooch is trying to get back to half guard.
Kooch wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Kooch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Kooch is defending well.
Kooch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but Kooch denies him.
Kooch can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is working to tighten is grip on Kooch's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kooch has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thompson is really squeezing tight and eventually Kooch passes out! Thompson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano has chosen Aalto - Resolution as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koji Okano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anello keeps the fight on the outside.
Okano throws a low kick but Anello moves out of range easily.
Anello misses with a few strikes there.
Okano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anello is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Anello blocks the leg kick.
Okano tries to clinch up
and Anello counters with a stiff right hand.
Koji Okano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anello throws a low kick but Okano moves out of range easily.
Okano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anello throws the left hand but Okano avoids the punch easily.
Okano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okano throws a leg kick but Anello sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okano.
Okano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Okano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anello.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anello checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anello blocks a low kick nicely.
Anello keeps the fight on the outside.
Okano tried to score with a low kick but Anello checks it.
Anello lands with a hook. Okano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Okano.
Okano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anello if he has to take too many more of those.
Okano misses with a head kick.
Okano throws out a leg kick but Anello moves out of range and Okano only half commits.
Okano throws a sloppy head kick and Anello moves out of range easily.
Anello throws a body punch but Okano moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Anello.
Good work by Anello as he checks the leg kick.
Okano throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Okano closes the distance but Anello moves to the side
and Anello counters with a straight right hand.
Okano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anello's calf.
Okano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anello.
Anello lands with a hook. Okano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okano thumps Anello with a low kick.
Anello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okano avoids the body shot from Anello.
Okano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anello checks a leg kick.
Okano motions for Anello to come forward. Okano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okano tries a head kick but it misses.
Okano tries to land a leg kick but Anello saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello throws a jab when Okano was well out of range.
Okano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okano connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Okano.
Okano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anello.
Okano throws a nice head kick!
Okano is looking to clinch but Anello is avoiding it.
Okano lands an overhand right.
Okano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anello sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okano throws a low kick but Anello moves out of range easily.
Okano throws a leg kick but Anello moved away.
Okano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Okano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Anello blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okano.
Okano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anello.
Okano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anello throws the left hand but Okano avoids the punch easily.
Okano tries to clinch but Anello moves out of range.
Anello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okano keeps Anello at a distance using the push kick.
Okano misses with the body kick
and Anello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anello, as that shot connected.
Anello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Okano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Okano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okano.
Anello gets tackled into the cage by Okano. Okano maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Anello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anello blocks it with crossed arms.
Anello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anello takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anello blocks it with crossed arms.
Anello tries to circle away but Okano has him pinned against the cage.
Okano keeps control of Anello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okano has Anello pressed against the cage, preventing Anello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Okano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anello's brow.
Anello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Okano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anello's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Anello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okano tries a knee to the head but Anello blocks it.
Anello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello avoids the head kick by Okano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okano 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 Anello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okano connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okano 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 Anello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good shot there by Anello.
Anello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Okano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anello is out of range.
Okano thows a leg kick but Anello checks it
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okano.
Okano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anello.
Okano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okano slips a jab from Anello.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anello checks a leg kick.
Anello lands a jab to the nose.
Okano throws a sloppy head kick
and Okano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okano moves out of range as Anello strikes.
Anello misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okano.
Anello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anello.
Anello throws a body kick that misses.
Okano throws a head kick that misses.
Anello throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anello.
Okano throws a leg kick which misses Anello's front leg but catches the back leg as Anello tries to avoid it.
Okano wants to land a leg kick but Anello is out of range.
Okano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anello lands the left hand.
Okano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anello counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okano slips a straight right by Anello.
Nice jab there from Okano.
Anello lands a head shot.
A jab from Okano finds it's way through Anello's defenses.
Okano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okano under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello misses the shot to the body.
Okano throws a head kick but Anello moves out of range.
Okano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anello.
Anello lands a nice shot that snaps Okano's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okano misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okano throws a lazy head kick
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
Okano throws a leg kick but Anello moved away.
Anello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anello motions for Okano to come forward. Anello throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anello counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koji Okano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Okano throws a leg kick but Anello sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anello looks to land a right hand but Okano moved out of range.
Okano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okano.
A low kick from Okano is predictable there
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
Okano misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anello, right into the meat.
Okano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anello takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anello moves away from the strike by Okano.
Anello tests Okano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koji Okano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okano throws out a loose jab but Anello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okano tries to clinch up but Anello circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okano.
Anello swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
Anello tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okano throws a poor cross that misses
and Anello makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okano throws a leg kick
and Anello counters with a straight right hand.
Okano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Anello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anello.
Okano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calogero Anello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koji Okano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Anello misses
and Okano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Anello - just one landing.
A low kick from Okano misses
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
Anello tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anello lands a lovely overhand right.
Okano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okano lands with a cross.
Anello darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anello slips under a jab.
Anello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okano is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Anello.
Okano is still on wobbly legs! Can Anello finish him?
Okano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anello is able to avoid easily.
Okano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anello is able to avoid easily.
Okano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anello is able to avoid easily.
Okano seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Okano misses its intended target.
Okano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okano throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Okano.
Anello tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anello walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anello throws a series of punches but Okano avoids them all with ease.
Anello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anello is looking to slow Okano down with leg kicks.
Okano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okano slips under a jab.
Anello lands a big uppercut and Okano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okano looks OK. Anello waves Okano back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anello checks a leg kick.
Anello blocks a head kick by Okano.
Anello cracks Okano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anello finish him?
A good leg kick by Okano.
Anello blocks a head kick by Okano.
Anello throws a body kick that misses.
Okano fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Anello misses the target.
Okano moves out of range of the body kick from Anello.
Okano slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calogero Anello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Koji Okano!
Koji Okano took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soleil has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Luna Soleil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse throws a leg kick but Soleil moved away.
Scheisse cracks the inside of Soleil's front leg.
Soleil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scheisse checks it well.
Soleil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scheisse. Scheisse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michael Scheisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soleil throws a head kick but Scheisse moves out of range.
Soleil throws a body punch but Scheisse moves out of range.
Soleil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soleil misses with a hook.
Soleil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scheisse's hands.
A slow jab from Soleil misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Scheisse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soleil doesn't seem phased though.
Scheisse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick from Soleil lands but Scheisse takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soleil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soleil lands with a cross.
Scheisse ducks under a wild hook from Soleil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scheisse checks a leg kick.
Soleil punishes Scheisse's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Soleil.
Scheisse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scheisse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soleil is looking to score with low kicks.
Scheisse is looking to chop away at Soleil's legs.
Soleil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soleil connects with a body shot.
Soleil lunges at Scheisse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scheisse's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheisse throws a sloppy head kick and Soleil moves out of range easily.
Soleil checks a leg kick.
Soleil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soleil scores with the left hand. Scheisse knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Soleil blocks the low kick.
Scheisse loads up on a big right hand but Soleil slips the punch.
Scheisse blocks a jab.
Scheisse moves in looking to clinch but Soleil pushes him off.
Soleil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soleil misses with a body shot
and Scheisse counters with a head kick.
Scheisse throws a shot to the body.
Scheisse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soleil on the side of the head.
Soleil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soleil lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scheisse has momentary wrist control but Soleil slips an elbow through the middle.
Soleil trying to control but Scheisse is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse has control of Soleil's left arm, preventing Soleil from doing any damage.
Scheisse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Soleil trying to control but Scheisse is working from the bottom.
Soleil throwing strikes from guard but Scheisse blocks nicely.
Soleil throwing strikes but missing.
Scheisse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil throws a strike but Scheisse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scheisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soleil is keeping the position for now.
Soleil is adopting a defensive guard.
Soleil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soleil is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Scheisse rolls with it to try and escape but Soleil cranks on the arm and Scheisse is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luna Soleil!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Boxlund. Boxlund maintains the clinch.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxlund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Boxlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Boxlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxlund misses with some punches.
Boxlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxlund lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Boxlund tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Boxlund.
A short right from Boxlund.
Penn misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxlund.
Boxlund has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Boxlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Boxlund misses with the head strike.
Penn has Boxlund pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Penn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boxlund tumbling to the mat - Penn dives into Boxlund's guard.
Boxlund working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxlund is on top in guard.
Boxlund wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxlund is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn 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.
Penn has his foot on Boxlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxlund works his way back into a safe position though.
Boxlund is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Boxlund is proving a slippery customer.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxlund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Boxlund looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxlund wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boxlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Boxlund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Boxlund to sweep him here.
Penn prevents Boxlund from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blixt Boxlund has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
enabling Boxlund to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxlund lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxlund.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boxlund slips a straight right by Penn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxlund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boxlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxlund is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blixt Boxlund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Boxlund. Those never looked like landing.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxlund.
Boxlund walks into a left hand.
Boxlund slips under a jab.
Boxlund throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxlund sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn scores with a jab.
Boxlund instigates a clinch.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Boxlund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Boxlund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxlund lands a right hand.
Boxlund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Boxlund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Boxlund.
Boxlund tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blixt Boxlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Penn.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Boxlund.
Boxlund pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn prevents a body shot from Boxlund.
Boxlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries a body shot but Boxlund blocks 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!
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxlund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn is leaning against Boxlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxlund.
A right hand to the body from Boxlund.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Boxlund pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxlund misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxlund.
Boxlund is working Penn over against the cage.
Boxlund lands with a left to the head.
Boxlund cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxlund.
A shot in the inside from Boxlund.
Boxlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Penn prevents a body shot from Boxlund.
A right handed body shot lands from Boxlund.
Boxlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxlund tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Boxlund working aggressively here.
Blixt Boxlund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boxlund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Nice body punch from Boxlund.
A shot in the inside from Boxlund.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Boxlund controls the action.
Boxlund blocking some punches.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxlund lands a nice uppercut.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxlund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Boxlund.
Boxlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Boxlund.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxlund finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxlund lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxlund lands with a light punch inside.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn trying to stall but Boxlund improves his position.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Boxlund lands a nice uppercut.
Penn jumps guard but Boxlund stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxlund misses with a body punch.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Boxlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxlund working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn digs a right hand into Boxlund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxlund's gas tank.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn blocks a body shot from Boxlund.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxlund.
Boxlund tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blixt Boxlund dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boxlund drops Penn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penn looks back up at him and smiles so Boxlund waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxlund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassius Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxlund throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Boxlund catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Boxlund! Penn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blixt Boxlund!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Grappling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Grappling ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Grappling connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson forces Grappling back against the cage and clinches.
Grappling pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grappling can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Grappling lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works on Grappling's body with a couple of short punches.
Grappling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grappling misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Grappling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grappling's gas tank.
Jackson is leaning against Grappling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grappling blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries a body shot but Grappling blocks it.
Jackson lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Grappling controls the action.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Grappling.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Grappling tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Grappling prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Good body shot from Grappling.
Jackson is leaning against Grappling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Grappling works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grappling throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Grappling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grappling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Grappling.
A right handed body shot lands from Grappling.
Grappling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Grappling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grappling motions for Jackson to come forward. Grappling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grappling.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Grappling.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Grappling in a clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Grappling.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Grappling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grappling.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Grappling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Grappling's ribcage. Grappling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grappling.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.
Grappling manages to break the clinch.
Grappling throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grappling misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Grappling gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Grappling manages to retain guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grappling. Grappling obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Grappling's body.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a push kick but Grappling slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Grappling.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Grappling moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Grappling misses.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Grappling's legs.
Grappling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grappling is just out of range.
Grappling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson throws a hook but Grappling blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Grappling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grappling, right into the meat.
Grappling looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Shane Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grappling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grappling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grappling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Grappling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grappling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Grappling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Grappling sees coming a mile off.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grappling scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grappling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling misses with a low kick.
Grappling 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.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grappling sprawls well. Grappling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Grappling. That's going to slow Jackson down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Grappling.
Grappling lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Grappling tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grappling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Grappling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grappling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson scores with a jab. Grappling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Grappling moves away
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Jackson works Grappling's body with a nice hook.
Grappling feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Grappling cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Grappling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Grappling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grappling.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Grappling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grappling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Grappling lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Grappling is out of range.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grappling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grappling does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grappling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Grappling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grappling looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Nice body kick from Grappling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Good standup being displayed there by Grappling as he connects with a hook.
Grappling connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grappling.
Grappling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Grappling counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grappling counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grappling's calf.
Grappling lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Grappling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grappling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grappling's knee momentarily.
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!
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Grappling misses its intended target.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A cross from Grappling lands.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grappling pinned against the cage. Grappling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Grappling.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Grappling counters with a leg kick.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grappling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grappling, right into the meat.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grappling.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Grappling swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappling uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Grappling pushes him off.
Grappling with a hook.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grappling.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Grappling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Grappling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Grappling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Grappling's head but Grappling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grappling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Grappling's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grappling moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling had his way with Shane Jackson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grappling pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grappling.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Grappling.
Grappling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grappling connects with a high kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Grappling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grappling counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Grappling jumps back.
Grappling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grappling lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Grappling tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grappling circles away.
Jackson takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Shane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grappling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grappling throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Striker Grappling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling moves out of range easily.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Grappling counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grappling - that will leave a mark!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grappling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson lands a jab to Grappling's midsection.
Grappling dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Grappling ducked under it nicely.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Grappling's knee but Grappling avoids it well.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson works over Grappling's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Striker Grappling has been cut.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance.
Grappling checks the leg kick.
Grappling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Grappling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Grappling.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grappling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Striker Grappling.
I think Grappling 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Striker Grappling!
Striker Grappling is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Striker Grappling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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