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SPFT 78: Xander vs. Ivanov 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream comes to the cage accompanied by War March. Cedric Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellscream sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels misses with a wild combination.
Hellscream is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Hellscream connects with a single shot there.
Hellscream misses with a head kick.
Hellscream throws a big shot that misses.
Hellscream moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Hellscream tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Hellscream swinging wildly here.
Hellscream bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellscream looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Hellscream connects with a solid leg kick.
Hellscream scores with a jab.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Hellscream takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hellscream tries to clinch up.
Hellscream misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hellscream really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hellscream can pounce on him.
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hellscream just misses with a punch to the body.
Hellscream jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels throws a sloppy body shot
and Hellscream counters with a nice body shot.
Hellscream wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hellscream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellscream.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hellscream is out of range.
Hellscream is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels swings for the body but Hellscream moves out of range.
Hellscream lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daniels takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hellscream.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Hellscream takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hellscream can pounce on him.
A jab from Daniels misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Hellscream does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hellscream misses.
Garrosh Hellscream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels blocks a low kick nicely.
Hellscream lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellscream throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Hellscream getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Hellscream lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hellscream lands a really nice looking cross but Daniels seems unphased.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Hellscream throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hellscream.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellscream was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Hellscream uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels misses the jab.
Hellscream paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hellscream chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hellscream defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hellscream lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellscream is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hellscream connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hellscream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellscream has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels misses with an elbow strike.
Hellscream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hellscream presses Daniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hellscream on the inside.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hellscream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels tries to circle away but Hellscream has him pinned against the cage.
Hellscream lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hellscream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels tries to stall but Hellscream uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hellscream tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hellscream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellscream misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hellscream connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Hellscream connects with a leg kick. Daniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hellscream jabs at Daniels's body.
Garrosh Hellscream is winning the standup battle so far.
Hellscream thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hellscream.
Daniels checks a leg kick nicely.
Hellscream throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hellscream checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daniels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hellscream - the referee stops the clock and Daniels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hellscream. Daniels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daniels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellscream misses with a few strikes there.
Hellscream moves into the clinch.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Hellscream back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellscream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellscream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellscream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellscream.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellscream.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellscream.
Still in the clinch, Hellscream scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hellscream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daniels tries to stall but Hellscream uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Hellscream has him pressed against the cage.
Hellscream on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hellscream prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Hellscream prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellscream pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hellscream.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellscream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Hellscream can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Hellscream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Hellscream struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Hellscream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hellscream lands a nice uppercut.
Hellscream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellscream digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hellscream as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Hellscream blocking some punches.
Hellscream lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Hellscream has double underhooks.
Hellscream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellscream lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hellscream scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garrosh Hellscream has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hellscream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Hellscream has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellscream creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Hellscream.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellscream creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hellscream pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellscream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Hellscream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellscream scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Hellscream as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellscream lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hellscream is working Daniels over against the cage.
Hellscream lands with a light punch inside.
Hellscream lands a left hand.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Hellscream lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels is rocked!
Hellscream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellscream finish him?
Hellscream lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hellscream presses Daniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellscream.
Nice body punch from Hellscream - that landed with a thud.
Hellscream lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hellscream - that landed with a thud.
Hellscream lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hellscream scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Hellscream throws a head kick that half lands.
Hellscream explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hellscream avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hellscream. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a front kick.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Hellscream was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hellscream connects with a high kick.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hellscream feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
Hellscream bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream moves into the clinch successfully.
Hellscream lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Hellscream controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellscream.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellscream's elbow.
Hellscream can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Hellscream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hellscream lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Hellscream blocks an uppercut.
Hellscream pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellscream creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Daniels's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Daniels drops to his knees and Hellscream pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrosh Hellscream!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darrius Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrius Styles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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144 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrius Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj London!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London throws a quick inside leg kick.
Styles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Styles throws a right hand that London ducks under and follows up with a left that London also avoids with ease.
London tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
London connects with a crisp jab.
Styles is rocked!
Darrius Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
London connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Styles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
London cracks Styles's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Styles slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before London can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dj London!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Guru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller wants to clinch up but Guru keeps it at a distance.
Guru needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown by Guru or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Guru keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller tries to work over Guru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Guru looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guru's elbow.
Miller presses Guru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guru is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miller to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller pushes Guru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Guru blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Guru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guru tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Guru is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller avoiding damage as Guru throws knees to the body.
Guru fails to pull guard.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guru.
A hook to the body from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Guru's ribcage. Guru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Guru blocks with his arms.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Guru.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Guru blocks it.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru.
Guru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller has Guru pushed against the cage.
Guru tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Guru drops back down to his feet.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Guru jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru jumps guard but Miller stands there with Guru around his waist. Guru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guru needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guru, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guru blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Guru is blocking nicely.
Guru has picked Miller up - he's going for a ride! Guru dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Guru is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller kicks off Guru and gets to his feet.
Brandon Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller tries to clinch up but Guru circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guru.
Miller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller prevents Guru from improving position.
Guru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guru is controlling him well.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miller is trying to buck Guru off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Guru drags him back down.
Guru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller prevents Guru from moving into mount.
Miller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Guru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guru asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru misses with the ground and pound.
Miller prevents Guru from moving into mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guru is controlling him well.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet here but Guru is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miller's back.
Miller looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Guru is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Miller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Guru is landing with strikes. Miller can't take much more of this.
Miller showing good submission defense here.
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!
Miller looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru punches Miller on the ear.
Guru is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Guru looking for the choke but no joy.
Guru biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guru is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miller tries to clinch but Guru is having none of it.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Guru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller drives through and clinches with Guru against the cage.
Guru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller gets through Guru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guru is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurus head.
Guru successfully pulls guard.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller cracks Guru with a good jab.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Guru moved out of range.
Guru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Guru's head.
Guru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller throws a jab when Guru was well out of range.
Guru fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Guru pushes him off.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller darts in and clinches Guru up against the cage.
Guru misses with an elbow strike.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guru is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Guru is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Guru's takedown attempt.
Guru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Guru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Guru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guru up against the cage.
Guru jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guru has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
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!
Guru shoots in but no luck this time.
Guru closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller forces Guru back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Miller!
Brandon Miller made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bautin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lobotomy by The Ramones. uisce beag has chosen Watermark by Enya as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Bautin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uisce uisce beag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from uisce beag.
Bautin moves out of range of the body kick.
uisce beag throws a head kick but Bautin moves out of range.
Bautin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Bautin - just one landing.
It looks like Uisce uisce beag has been cut.
uisce beag closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bautin connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bautin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
uisce beag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uisce beag scores with a head kick. Bautin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Sergei Bautin has been cut.
Bautin throws a combination that misses
and uisce beag counters with a big head kick but Bautin shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautin jabs uisce beag right on the nose. uisce beag blinks but takes it well.
uisce beag wants to clinch up but Bautin keeps it at a distance.
uisce beag throws a head kick but Bautin moves out of range.
uisce beag swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from uisce beag, right into the meat.
Bautin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bautin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bautin lands.
Bautin cracks uisce beag with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends uisce beag tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bautin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! uisce beag is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Bautin!
Sergei Bautin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hopkins Athletics logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aengus O´Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o hAodha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cursum Perficio by Enya. O´Donnell has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aodhan o hAodha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus O´Donnell!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O´Donnell throws a lazy uppercut
and o hAodha counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from O´Donnell.
O´Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as o hAodha controls the action.
A body shot lands from o hAodha.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from o hAodha.
O´Donnell trying to stall but o hAodha improves his position.
o hAodha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O´Donnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with o hAodha's elbow.
O´Donnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with o hAodha's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on O´Donnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O´Donnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O´Donnell throws a shot from downtown. o hAodha moves away and avoids it.
A jab from O´Donnell misses.
O´Donnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as o hAodha lands an impressive looking overhand right. O´Donnell doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O´Donnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O´Donnell, as that shot connected.
O´Donnell blocks a head kick by o hAodha.
o hAodha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from O´Donnell enables o hAodha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. O´Donnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha trying to control but O´Donnell is working from the bottom.
O´Donnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. o hAodha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. o hAodha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as o hAodha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
o hAodha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
o hAodha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
o hAodha is in close to O´Donnell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O´Donnell looking for a sweep. Not yet O´Donnell, not yet.
O´Donnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. o hAodha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
o hAodha is looking to work some ground and pound but O´Donnell has wrist control.
o hAodha wants to pass the guard but O´Donnell is keeping the position.
o hAodha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O´Donnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
o hAodha got a little sloppy there for a moment and O´Donnell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, o hAodha has managed to get both his arms back between O´Donnell's legs - danger averted.
O´Donnell looking to control.
O´Donnell has his foot on o hAodha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. o hAodha works his way back into a safe position though.
o hAodha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
o hAodha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
o hAodha cracks O´Donnell with a solid left hand.
o hAodha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
o hAodha looking to pass the guard.
o hAodha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O´Donnell is looking to reverse the position.
O´Donnell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on O´Donnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O´Donnell is looking for a sweep.
O´Donnell regains half guard.
o hAodha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O´Donnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from o hAodha.
o hAodha 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.
o hAodha is pressing down on O´Donnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. O´Donnell is holding on for now.
o hAodha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O´Donnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
o hAodha seems to be looking for submissions.
o hAodha wants to take a breather but O´Donnell is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O´Donnell is pressing down on o hAodha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but O´Donnell keeps moving.
o hAodha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O´Donnell is trying to keep o hAodha in close.
o hAodha being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
o hAodha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Aodhan o hAodha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
o hAodha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O´Donnell.
o hAodha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O´Donnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aodhan o hAodha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O´Donnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from O´Donnell misses.
O´Donnell cracks o hAodha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
o hAodha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aengus O´Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
o hAodha connects with a right hand. O´Donnell shakes it off.
O´Donnell ducks under a wild hook from o hAodha.
O´Donnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Aengus O´Donnell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
o hAodha throws a series of punches but O´Donnell avoids them all with ease.
o hAodha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O´Donnell.
Aodhan o hAodha is winning the standup battle so far.
O´Donnell tries to clinch there but o hAodha circles away.
O´Donnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O´Donnell shoots in and gets a takedown into o hAodha's guard.
o hAodha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O´Donnell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O´Donnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O´Donnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. o hAodha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O´Donnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O´Donnell is breathing heavily.
o hAodha is working O´Donnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
O´Donnell trying to control the position.
O´Donnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
o hAodha throwing strikes but missing.
o hAodha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
O´Donnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O´Donnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and o hAodha defends well.
o hAodha cracks O´Donnell with a solid left hand.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but O´Donnell keeps moving.
O´Donnell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead o hAodha passes into side control.
o hAodha lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
o hAodha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O´Donnell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for O´Donnell!
O´Donnell wants to hold on but o hAodha pushes him away.
o hAodha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O´Donnell wants to hold on but o hAodha pushes him away.
O´Donnell is squirming around, avoiding o hAodha's attempts to control the action.
O´Donnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
o hAodha is landing with some decent strikes but O´Donnell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O´Donnell working to try and regain half guard.
o hAodha looking to control but O´Donnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O´Donnell is wriggling around trying to escape.
O´Donnell wants to hold on but o hAodha pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O´Donnell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
o hAodha is looking for a kimura here.
o hAodha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O´Donnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
O´Donnell has hold of o hAodha's hands but o hAodha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O´Donnell wants to control but o hAodha is keeping busy.
o hAodha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
o hAodha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O´Donnell works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aodhan o hAodha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aengus O´Donnell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
O´Donnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but o hAodha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
o hAodha fails with the takedown.
O´Donnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. o hAodha doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from O´Donnell does it's job there.
O´Donnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped o hAodha in his tracks.
O´Donnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O´Donnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O´Donnell throws out a loose jab but o hAodha uses good head movement to avoid it.
O´Donnell blocks a head kick by o hAodha.
o hAodha shoots in for a takedown but O´Donnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O´Donnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O´Donnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O´Donnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
o hAodha scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O´Donnell avoids the body shot from o hAodha.
O´Donnell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
O´Donnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
o hAodha is staying active underneath O´Donnell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O´Donnell pulls his head out easily.
O´Donnell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed o hAodha's head.
O´Donnell throwing shots but o hAodha is blocking nicely.
o hAodha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O´Donnell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
o hAodha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O´Donnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
o hAodha wants to sweep but no luck.
o hAodha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O´Donnell is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O´Donnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
o hAodha is pulling down on O´Donnell's head to control his posture.
O´Donnell lands a couple of elbows.
O´Donnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
o hAodha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O´Donnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O´Donnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O´Donnell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
o hAodha looking to hit a scissor sweep but O´Donnell is one step ahead there.
O´Donnell postures up in o hAodha's guard and throws a big left but o hAodha blocks it.
o hAodha has his foot on O´Donnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O´Donnell works his way back into a safe position though.
o hAodha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O´Donnell wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
O´Donnell landing some decent shots from guard.
O´Donnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aodhan o hAodha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
o hAodha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O´Donnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O´Donnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O´Donnell with a flurry of punches that miss.
O´Donnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O´Donnell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O´Donnell won't allow o hAodha to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O´Donnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O´Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but o hAodha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aengus O´Donnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
o hAodha looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aengus O´Donnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think o hAodha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aodhan o hAodha!
A relieved looking Aodhan o hAodha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Awaken . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands with a cross.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Cyborg throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cyborg 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.
Cyborg misses with a looping left.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyborg avoids it.
Cyborg takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Chris Cyborg has been cut.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Cyborg in his tracks for a moment.
Cyborg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Cyborg shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cyborg manages to break the clinch.
Chris Cyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson 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.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cyborg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cyborg circles away.
Cyborg misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyborg.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Cyborg dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Cyborg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cyborg tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Cyborg lands a left hand.
Cyborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Cyborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Cyborg. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson is looking to slow Cyborg down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyborg.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Cyborg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Cyborg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cyborg clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
Cyborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cyborg avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson working Cyborg over with knees to the body.
Cyborg avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Cyborg lands a body punch.
Cyborg wants to stall.
Cyborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Cyborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cyborg managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Cyborg is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cyborg.
Cyborg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyborg's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Cyborg stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyborg's brow.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyborg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cyborg misses with a body punch.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cyborg has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Cyborg is blocking nicely.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cyborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cyborg taking a breather.
Cyborg avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cyborg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Cyborg.
Cyborg blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cyborg breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Cyborg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cyborg gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a head kick but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cyborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Cyborg's leg. Cyborg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cyborg looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Cyborg rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Cyborg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cyborg has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Cyborg blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson gets through Cyborg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cyborg breaks the clinch.
Cyborg throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cyborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cyborg catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cyborg sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cyborg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cyborg circles away.
Cyborg keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Cyborg keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Cyborg lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cyborg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyborg moves into the clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyborg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cyborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cyborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyborg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cyborg avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyborg's defenses.
Cyborg looking to stall.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyborg's defenses.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cyborg blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyborg avoids the damage to the body.
Cyborg trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyborg's defenses.
Cyborg is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cyborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Cyborg 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Cyborg shrugs off.
Cyborg misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Cyborg misses with a body punch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Cyborg is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyborg's brow.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Cyborg misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg is trying to stall.
Cyborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyborg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cyborg cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Cyborg lands a body shot.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cyborg.
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!
Cyborg tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Cyborg back against the cage.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cyborg blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Cyborg is struggling to control the position.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cyborg taking a breather.
Cyborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cyborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cyborg.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyborg lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A short right from Cyborg on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyborg avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cyborg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Cyborg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Cyborg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cyborg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cyborg wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Cyborg postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cyborg wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Cyborg pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A good leg kick by Cyborg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Cyborg throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Cyborg instigates a clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cyborg is trying to stall.
Cyborg dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cyborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyborg is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cyborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cyborg avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
Cyborg avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
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!
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyborg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyborg's brow.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Cyborg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cyborg stalling.
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Cyborg in his tracks for a moment.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyborg is defending well for now.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cyborg cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Cyborg in his tracks for a moment.
Cyborg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cyborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Chris Cyborg is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Cyborg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cyborg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cyborg scores with a jab to the head.
Cyborg lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Cyborg circles away and keeps his distance.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Cyborg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cyborg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Cyborg just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cyborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyborg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyborg blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Cyborg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Cyborg misses.
Cyborg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cyborg scores with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Cyborg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cyborg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cyborg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cyborg!
An out of breath Chris Cyborg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson Santos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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31
286 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geronimo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Geronimo Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Geronimo Santos tries to roll over but Emerson Santos keeps him under control.
Geronimo Santos is trying to stand.
Geronimo Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emerson Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Geronimo Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emerson Santos is working away from the top position though.
Geronimo Santos wants to improve his position but Emerson Santos is controlling well.
Emerson Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emerson Santos working Geronimo Santos over with strikes.
Emerson Santos is trying to control. Geronimo Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emerson Santos controlling the action here.
Emerson Santos trying to control from half guard but Geronimo Santos is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emerson Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Geronimo Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emerson Santos sprawls well. Emerson Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geronimo Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emerson Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emerson Santos dives in and grabs Geronimo Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geronimo Santos pushes down on Emerson Santos's head and hops out.
Emerson Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Emerson Santos blocks a leg kick.
Emerson Santos with a poor takedown
and Geronimo Santos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Emerson Santos's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emerson Santos keeping full guard, as Geronimo Santos tries to pass.
Geronimo Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos preventing the sweep.
Geronimo Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geronimo Santos is looking to advance position but Emerson Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Emerson Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Emerson Santos unloading with bombs!
Geronimo Santos is rocked!
Emerson Santos lands a big shot to the head and Geronimo Santos winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emerson Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins has chosen The Go Getter 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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194 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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199 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley McCollins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins looks to land a left hand but Xenos moved out of range nicely.
McCollins lands a lovely overhand right.
Xenos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCollins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stelios Xenos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenos moves out of range of the strikes.
Xenos tries a low kick but McCollins avoids it.
Xenos misses with a kick to the body.
McCollins thows a body shot but no joy.
McCollins looks to land a combination but Xenos avoids it well.
Xenos thuds his shin into the meat of McCollins's side.
Xenos lands a leg kick that knocks McCollins off balance momentarily.
McCollins thuds a left hand into Xenos's body.
Xenos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xenos throws a low kick but McCollins moves out of range easily.
Xenos looks for the body kick but McCollins saw that one coming.
Xenos lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCollins will feel that in the morning.
Xenos works over McCollins's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xenos can pounce on him.
Xenos misses with a low kick as McCollins jumps back.
Nice body punch from Xenos.
Xenos wants to slow McCollins down by chopping away at his legs.
Xenos misses with a head kick.
Xenos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCollins on the side of the head.
Xenos throws the kick towards the body but McCollins avoids it.
Xenos misses with a body kick.
Xenos throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Xenos.
McCollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCollins throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xenos throws a leg kick which misses McCollins's front leg but catches the back leg as McCollins tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCollins throws a sloppy head kick and Xenos moves out of range easily.
McCollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xenos.
McCollins throws a nice looking combination but Xenos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xenos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Xenos misses.
McCollins throws a head kick but Xenos moves out of range.
A big head kick from Xenos and McCollins is sent sprawling to the canvas!
McCollins is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xenos trying to control but McCollins is working from the bottom.
Xenos throws a big right hand that misses.
McCollins keeping moving, preventing Xenos from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xenos wants to control from the top but McCollins keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stelios Xenos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Xenos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCollins lands a body shot.
Xenos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xenos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCollins moves out of range as Xenos strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCollins is able to avoid easily.
McCollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCollins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xenos tries a head kick but it misses.
McCollins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCollins misses with a few strikes there.
Xenos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xenos scoring well with a low kick there.
McCollins 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.
McCollins looks gassed!
Jab by Xenos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenos manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Xenos.
Xenos looks to score with a jab to the body but McCollins is just out of range.
McCollins misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelios Xenos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCollins blocks the body kick.
McCollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xenos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xenos tries to score with a low kick but McCollins moves his leg out of the way.
McCollins connects with the punch.
Xenos is rocked!
A punch combination from McCollins misses.
McCollins avoids a kick to the body.
Xenos throws a hook but McCollins blocks it.
McCollins just misses with a punch to the body.
McCollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xenos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCollins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xenos throws a low kick, looking for McCollins's leg but McCollins calmly moves out of range.
Xenos throws a head kick but McCollins moves out of range.
Xenos takes a swing at McCollins's ribcage but misses.
Xenos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins throws a chopping leg kick but Xenos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos blocks a jab.
Xenos tries a low kick but McCollins avoids it.
Riley McCollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCollins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCollins moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCollins throws a nice looking combination but Xenos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xenos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCollins tries to score with a low kick but Xenos moves his leg out of the way.
Xenos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCollins throws a sloppy head kick
and Xenos counters with a nice body kick.
McCollins is breathing heavily.
Xenos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xenos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xenos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCollins looks to land a right hand but Xenos moved out of range.
McCollins has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCollins working hard to break the clinch.
Xenos leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xenos tries a body shot but McCollins blocks it.
Xenos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xenos has had enough of the clinch but McCollins keeps him there for the moment.
McCollins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xenos lands an elbow inside that McCollins shrugs off.
Xenos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xenos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xenos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCollins avoids the head kick by Xenos.
Xenos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xenos throws a low kick but McCollins moves out of range easily.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. McCollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xenos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCollins.
McCollins connects with a body shot that sends Xenos's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCollins. That's going to slow Xenos down.
McCollins throws a low kick but Xenos moves out of range easily.
Xenos connects with a crisp jab.
Xenos throws an off balance right hand
and Xenos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos is looking to clinch.
Xenos fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCollins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xenos can pounce on him.
McCollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Xenos is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xenos moves away.
Crunch! Xenos slams his shin into McCollins's torso.
Xenos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCollins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos tries a head kick but it misses.
McCollins looks to clinch
and Xenos counters with a three punch combo that has McCollins backing up. McCollins nods at Xenos to acknowledge the strikes.
Xenos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xenos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xenos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stelios Xenos is winning the standup battle so far.
Xenos throws a head kick but McCollins moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for McCollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xenos misses with a kick to the body.
McCollins misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stelios Xenos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Xenos staying out of range there.
McCollins lands a nice shot that snaps Xenos's head back.
Xenos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xenos stalks McCollins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCollins's face. McCollins staggers backwards, shaken.
McCollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Xenos finish him?
Xenos tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as McCollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCollins seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by McCollins as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xenos.
A bone on bone clash there as McCollins blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xenos.
McCollins misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xenos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCollins.
McCollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xenos misses with a leg kick
and McCollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xenos misses with a straight right.
Xenos throws a head kick but McCollins moves out of range.
McCollins lands a nice shot that snaps Xenos's head back.
Xenos scores with a hook.
Xenos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xenos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from McCollins. Those never looked like landing.
McCollins throws a series of punches but Xenos moves out of range.
McCollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xenos.
Xenos throws a wild body kick that McCollins sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Xenos blocks the low kick.
Riley McCollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xenos lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCollins will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenos lands a glancing blow to the side of McCollins's head.
Xenos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xenos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCollins.
Xenos lands a front kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Xenos and McCollins falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Xenos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stelios Xenos!
During a confident post fight interview, Stelios Xenos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butt Piracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piracy has chosen I Like Big Butts as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny B Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butt Piracy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B Good looks for a takedown but Piracy sprawls well.
B Good uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piracy.
Piracy tries to clinch up
and B Good counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
B Good throwing strikes but missing.
B Good stops Piracy from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as B Good accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
B Good throwing strikes from guard but Piracy blocks nicely.
B Good prevents Piracy from getting back to his feet.
B Good 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.
B Good postures up in Piracy's guard and throws a big left but Piracy blocks it.
Piracy wants to get back to his feet but B Good is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
B Good scoring with some ground and pound.
B Good distracts Piracy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
B Good won't allow Piracy to get back to his feet.
Piracy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Piracy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
B Good is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piracy wriggles free and stands up.
B Good shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piracy but Piracy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by B Good.
B Good throwing shots but missing, from side control.
B Good misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Piracy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piracy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Piracy doesn't manage to clinch there - B Good circles away.
Piracy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
B Good tries for a takedown but Piracy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny B Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piracy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but B Good has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Piracy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Piracy fails to land.
Piracy tries a body shot but B Good blocks it.
Piracy tries to land knees in the clinch but B Good avoids the damage to the body.
Piracy prevents the takedown attempt.
B Good is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Piracy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but B Good blocks it with crossed arms.
B Good dodges an elbow strike from Piracy.
Piracy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Piracy fails to land.
Piracy lands an uppercut.
It looks like Johnny B Good has been cut.
Piracy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through B Good's defenses.
Piracy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Piracy on the inside.
Piracy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piracy lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piracy.
Johnny B Good's cut is getting worse.
B Good is looking to take this one to the mat.
Piracy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but B Good blocks it with crossed arms.
B Good tries for a takedown but Piracy manages to get underhooks.
Piracy has B Good pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. B Good is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Piracy - that's hurt B Good badly! Oh, another knee lands and B Good is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but B Good doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Butt Piracy!
A victorious Butt Piracy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cajun Xander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Xander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xander lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xander checks it well.
Xander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xander's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Xander is trying to stand.
Ivanov wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Ivanov not doing much here.
Xander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ivanov.
Xander throws a series of punches but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov cracks the inside of Xander's front leg.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Ivanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Xander.
Xander tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Cajun Xander has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Xander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Ivanov lands with a light punch inside.
Xander blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Xander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xander lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov cracks Xander with a nice body shot.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander lands a left hand.
Ivanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Xander throws a head punch that misses.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Xander tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Xander back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xander misses with the head strike.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Xander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xander has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Xander gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Xander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xander pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cajun Xander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Xander controls his hands.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xander throws a head punch that misses.
Xander has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xander cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Xander.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xander misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cajun Xander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cajun Xander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xander is looking to land body kicks.
Xander swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Xander clinches up against the cage.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov tries to work over Xander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Xander tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but Xander is out of range.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Xander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xander swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xander tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Xander avoids it well.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Xander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xander lands a head shot.
It looks like Yuri Ivanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a left hand
and Xander counters with an inside leg kick.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Xander.
Xander tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov is looking to chop away at Xander's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xander lands with a cross.
Ivanov drops his hands momentarily and Xander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Xander.
Ivanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xander to the ground. Ivanov is now in Xander's guard.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Xander wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xander's head.
Xander is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Xander's brow.
Ivanov trying to control but Xander is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov prevents Xander from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Xander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cajun Xander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Xander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xander's corner calls for a 1-2. Xander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xander misses with a body punch
and Ivanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xander.
Cajun Xander is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xander. Xander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xander lands with a slapping head kick.
Xander throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xander is out of range and Ivanov settles back down.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xander was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cajun Xander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but Xander moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xander.
Ivanov connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Ivanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xander walks into a jab.
Xander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanov looks to land a left hand but Xander moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Xander.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xander wants to land a leg kick but Ivanov is out of range.
Xander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Xander shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov cracks a nice hook into Xander's ribs.
Ivanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xander tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Xander lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanov can pounce on him.
Xander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ivanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xander counters with a head kick. That will keep Ivanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivanov is rocked!
Nice shot by Xander.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Xander finish him?
Xander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Xander moves into the clinch.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Xander throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Xander working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Ivanov throws a head punch that misses.
Xander swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Xander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Xander.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Xander scores with a hook to the body.
Xander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Xander.
Cajun Xander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Xander scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xander.
Xander lands with a left to the head.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xander unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ivanov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Xander is unloading with more strikes now! Ivanov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cajun Xander!
Cajun Xander retains his middleweight title!
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