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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Bonnano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Salvatore Bonnano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salvatore Bonnano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalagho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kalagho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalagho advances position into side control!
Kalagho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bonnano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kalagho but great work by Bonnano.
Kalagho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonnano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalagho keeps working.
Kalagho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalagho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalagho is on top in guard.
Bonnano looking to control.
Kalagho advances to half guard.
We've been hearing that Kalagho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bonnano trying to hold on to Kalagho's head to control him but Kalagho postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonnano!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnano has given up his back.
Kalagho is persistently looking for the submission but Bonnano is defending it well.
Will Kalagho go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalagho really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bonnano.
Bonnano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalagho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bonnano up.
Kalagho working for a choke but Bonnano is defending well.
Kalagho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bonnano prevents Kalagho from getting a body triangle.
Kalagho is landing with strikes. Bonnano can't take much more of this.
Kalagho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bonnano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kalagho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalagho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kalagho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kalagho has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bonnano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalagho is looking for the choke from the back position but Bonnano is controlling his hands well.
Kalagho working for a choke but Bonnano is defending well.
Bonnano tries to roll but Kalagho sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chisulo Kalagho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalagho gets the takedown into side control.
Kalagho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kalagho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonnano!
Kalagho has control of Bonnano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonnano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kalagho wants to take Bonnano's back but he can't do it this time.
Kalagho working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalagho mounts Bonnano! Really nice guard pass there!
Chisulo Kalagho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalagho fails to advance to Bonnano's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano has given up his back.
Bonnano is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bonnano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kalagho gets his way!
Kalagho looking to break Bonnano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bonnano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kalagho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bonnano tries to roll but Kalagho sticks to his back.
Kalagho looking for the choke but no joy.
Kalagho is punishing Bonnano with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kalagho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonnano can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Kalagho go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kalagho is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bonnano won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kalagho off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chisulo Kalagho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiggins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock Chalk Jayhawk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patrick Angel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins connects with a single shot there.
Wiggins throws the left hand but Angel avoids the punch easily.
Angel throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
Wiggins scores with a jab.
It looks like Patrick Angel has been cut.
Angel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wiggins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Angel on the side of the head.
Wiggins misses with a double jab.
Angel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wiggins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angel throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
Angel misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Angel.
Angel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiggins throws a series of punches but Angel avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Wiggins misses.
Good exchange - Wiggins coming out on top.
Wiggins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Angel throws a head kick that misses.
Patrick Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Wiggins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Angel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Angel.
Angel misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Angel misses.
Wiggins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angel's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Wiggins as he connects with a hook.
Wiggins lands a really nice looking cross but Angel seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins scores with a jab. Angel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angel misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Wiggins finds it's target.
Patrick Angel's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Angel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiggins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Angel is rocked!
Angel looks to land a combination but Wiggins avoids it well.
Oh Angel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiggins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Angel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wiggins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Angel misses with the combination.
Angel seems to have got his legs back now.
Angel looks to land a combination but Wiggins avoids it well.
Wiggins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel misses with a double jab.
Angel looks to land a combination but Wiggins avoids it well.
Wiggins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patrick Angel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Angel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wiggins lands a right hand from hell, dropping Angel. Wiggins pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Wiggins!
Our winner, Andrew Wiggins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. McHughes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To My Hood. Nigel McHughes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHughes jabs at Jordan's body.
Jordan throws a low kick but McHughes avoids it.
McHughes dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jordan throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Good standup being displayed there by McHughes as he connects with a hook.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Jordan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jordan blocks a jab.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a head kick that McHughes semi-blocks.
McHughes lands an overhand right.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and McHughes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at Real Fighter GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jordan tries to bum rush McHughes with a series of wild strikes but McHughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McHughes throws a solid leg kick but Jordan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McHughes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jordan is rocked!
McHughes connects with a superb combination that knocks Jordan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McHughes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel McHughes!
A relieved looking Nigel McHughes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo has chosen Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki as his entrance music. Risto Korpisuo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
23 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jason Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Diamond misses.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korpisuo has time to react.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Korpisuo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Korpisuo saw that one coming.
Diamond connects with a leg kick. Korpisuo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diamond misses with a hook. Korpisuo ducked under it nicely.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korpisuo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Korpisuo connects with a nice short shot to Diamond's temple.
Korpisuo wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diamond wants to control but Korpisuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diamond is staying active underneath Korpisuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo is looking to stall here but Diamond recovers full guard.
Diamond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korpisuo defends well.
Korpisuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korpisuo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diamond is looking to regain half guard here but Korpisuo keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diamond is not content to let Korpisuo control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo scoring with punches from side control.
Diamond tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diamond won't allow Korpisuo to pass to mount.
Diamond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diamond.
Diamond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korpisuo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korpisuo preventing the sweep.
Diamond has momentary wrist control but Korpisuo slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Korpisuo trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo stands and throws Diamond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is looking to take a break and control but Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diamond can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Korpisuo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diamond is working hard here to advance position.
Korpisuo working away.
Diamond is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond is not content to let Korpisuo control the position.
Korpisuo looks up at the clock and then as Diamond takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Korpisuo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diamond is trying to escape the position but Korpisuo is controlling the position.
Diamond manages to get back to half guard.
Korpisuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond tries to roll over but Korpisuo keeps him under control.
Korpisuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diamond tries to kick Korpisuo off but Korpisuo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond is pressing down on Korpisuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diamond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korpisuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korpisuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Risto Korpisuo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Korpisuo throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jason Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Korpisuo saw that one coming.
Korpisuo avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a hook
and Korpisuo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diamond really felt that one!
Korpisuo needs to keep his hands up - Diamond had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Korpisuo.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Korpisuo's head but Korpisuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Korpisuo!
Korpisuo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diamond's guard.
Korpisuo passes into half guard.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
Diamond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korpisuo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diamond tries to roll over but Korpisuo keeps him under control.
Risto Korpisuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korpisuo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diamond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korpisuo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Korpisuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Korpisuo trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Risto Korpisuo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diamond motions for Korpisuo to come forward. Diamond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korpisuo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diamond to the ground. Korpisuo is now in Diamond's guard.
Korpisuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond has an active guard here but Korpisuo has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Korpisuo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Korpisuo is keen to just control but Diamond is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diamond wants to get back to full guard.
Diamond is staying active underneath Korpisuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diamond is trying to maintain the position but Korpisuo is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Korpisuo swinging wildly here.
Diamond jabs Korpisuo right on the nose. Korpisuo blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diamond or perhaps it was just good defense by Korpisuo, which made it look bad.
Korpisuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond misses the jab.
Korpisuo slips a straight right by Diamond.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diamond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Korpisuo is in Diamond's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diamond wants to sweep but no luck.
Korpisuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Korpisuo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diamond did well to prevent Korpisuo getting side control.
Korpisuo wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
Diamond is trying to control but can't.
Diamond regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diamond is on top in guard.
Korpisuo keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo trying to keep a closed guard but Diamond is proving a slippery customer.
Diamond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Korpisuo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diamond off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Korpisuo controlling the positon.
Diamond is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Korpisuo tries to get the hooks in deep but Diamond pushed the leg off.
Korpisuo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Korpisuo doesn't have the hooks in and Diamond manages to turn into his guard.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korpisuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korpisuo controlling Diamond's posture.
Diamond preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo seems keen to control Diamond's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo shoots in and bounces Diamond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diamond has momentary wrist control but Korpisuo slips an elbow through the middle.
Korpisuo stopping the sweep attempt from Diamond.
Korpisuo wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korpisuo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo passes into half guard.
Korpisuo is thwarting Diamond's attempts to control the position.
Korpisuo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diamond with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Korpisuo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diamond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korpisuo is thwarting Diamond's attempts to control the position.
Diamond tries to get to full guard but Korpisuo has control of the leg.
Korpisuo wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Jason Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Risto Korpisuo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to keep Korpisuo in close.
Korpisuo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Korpisuo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diamond down.
Diamond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
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!
Diamond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korpisuo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diamond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Korpisuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korpisuo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Korpisuo!
Risto Korpisuo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist. White has chosen Chelsea Dagger as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky White!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands a left hand.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire 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.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
so McGuire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
White looking to control.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
White wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by McGuire!
McGuire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White tries to improve position but can't.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is trying to improve his position.
White is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire controls the position.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGuire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
White throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White works over McGuire with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a head kick.
White misses with the body kick
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire prevents a body shot from White.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
McGuire is looking to take this one to the mat.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
White prevents a body shot from McGuire.
White scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White lands an uppercut.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White is pressed up against the cage. McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
White gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a strike but McGuire avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White works over McGuire with some ground and pound from guard.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a big elbow.
White lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuire hang on?
White lands a heavy elbow.
McGuire is trying desperately to improve position.
White lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
White with good strikes from the mount here!
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGuire is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
White working McGuire over with strikes here.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
White cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from White.
White sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
White has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire blocks a head kick by White.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
McGuire throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky White.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
White lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
White ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
White has McGuire flattened out and is raining down punches.
White lands a shot to the body.
McGuire wants to control his opponent's hands but White gets his hands free.
McGuire is covering up but some of the strikes from White are getting through and doing damage.
White looking for the RNC.
White lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is working the ground and pound. Can McGuire escape?
McGuire is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White lands a shot to the head.
White has McGuire flattened out and is raining down punches.
McGuire prevents White from getting a body triangle.
Boyd McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McGuire hold on?
White lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
White looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McGuire is controlling White 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White trying to control the position.
McGuire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
White looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
White controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky White!
Ricky White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
184 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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38
171 lbs
17 - 18 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hendricks digs a good body shot into Rabago's ribs.
Rabago moves out of range as Hendricks throws a body kick.
Hendricks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabago has his hands on Hendricks's head, controlling the position.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
Rabago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rabago manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rabago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hendricks is tightening it up a little... Rabago has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rabago reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rabago taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Hendricks!
A relieved looking Tony Hendricks 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fat Lip. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
152 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burley Haines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haines tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haines is working hard here to advance position.
Haines regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morgan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Haines is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haines is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 11th Planet MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haines is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Haines is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Haines gets full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Haines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Haines trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haines looking to control.
Haines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Haines pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haines is in guard.
Haines tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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!
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Haines from controlling successfully.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Haines tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haines can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan wants to stand but Haines is controlling the position.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Haines passes into half guard.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haines throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haines is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haines is one step ahead there.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Haines postures up.
Haines trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Burley Haines will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haines's half guard.
Haines is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haines defends it well.
Morgan trying to control from Haines's half guard. Haines has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haines looking for a sweep. Not yet Haines, not yet.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Haines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ceasar Morgan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haines tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Morgan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Haines sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haines gets a takedown into half guard.
Haines is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haines wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Haines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haines works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Haines gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Haines trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Nice strikes from Haines there.
Morgan wants to control but Haines is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Haines from controlling successfully.
Haines is really struggling to control Morgan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Haines tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines stops Morgan from standing up.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Haines from controlling successfully.
Haines trying to move into half guard but instead Morgan has managed to sweep!
Haines keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Haines wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Haines is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Haines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Burley Haines will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haines is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haines avoid being mounted?
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haines is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ceasar Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haines is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Haines is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Haines is trying to stand.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haines!
Haines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burley Haines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haines is looking to escape.
Haines tries to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Haines is looking to get to half guard.
Haines gets back to half guard.
Haines gets back to full guard.
Haines keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ceasar Morgan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haines tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Haines's guard.
Haines has his feet on Morgan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Haines throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haines wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Haines counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haines.
Burley Haines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Haines manages to pull guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Haines keeps moving.
Haines keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haines is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ceasar Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haines is trying to keep Morgan in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ceasar Morgan.
I think Haines 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branson comes to the cage accompanied by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Daniel Ruanti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Branson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Ruanti!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branson drives through with a takedown into Ruanti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruanti working a defensive guard here.
Branson pushing down on Ruanti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Branson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Branson wants to pass the guard but Ruanti is defending well.
Ruanti taking some punishment here, with Branson in his half guard.
Branson is looking for a kimura but Ruanti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branson to get the leverage.
Ruanti is trying to maintain the position but Branson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti wants to improve his position but Branson is controlling well.
Branson is working for a kimura but Ruanti is defending it quite comfortably.
Branson is keen to just control but Ruanti is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branson lands a nice short elbow.
Branson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruanti sees it coming and defends easily.
Branson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruanti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Branson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruanti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruanti trying to hold on to Branson's head to control him but Branson postures up.
Branson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruanti is just riding it out for now. Branson eventually gives up the hold.
Branson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruanti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Branson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruanti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruanti actively working from the bottom here.
Branson trying to pass the guard but Ruanti defending well.
Ruanti tries to roll over but Branson keeps him under control.
Branson looks to land a strike but Ruanti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ruanti is controlling Branson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruanti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branson, into his guard.
Branson has his foot on Ruanti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruanti works his way back into a safe position though.
Branson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Branson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branson is working hard here to advance position.
Ruanti wants to control from the top but Branson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branson looking for a sweep. Not yet Branson, not yet.
Ruanti throws a big elbow that misses.
Branson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruanti defends well.
Ruanti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Branson has his feet on Ruanti's thighs here. He's pushed Ruanti off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ruanti screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Branson!
A very excited looking Kyle Branson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cook is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Cook's defenses.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Cook takes one to the side of the head.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook staying out of range there.
Turner 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.
Ike Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cook checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cook.
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
Turner connects with a right hand. Cook shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner sizes up Cook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Turner 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Cook pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cook takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner dominated that 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.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Cook seems unphased.
Ike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Cook off balance momentarily.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Cook checks it.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Cook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner looks for the body kick but Cook saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Cook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner misses with the combination.
Turner thumps Cook with a low kick.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and Cook counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turner's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to stand up but Cook is controlling him.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Cook won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook 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.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Turner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Turner!
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Cook.
Cook had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cook thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Turner is trying to stand.
Turner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cook with shots to the head and body - Turner looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook with shots to the head and body - Turner looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook won't let Turner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cook moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Turner.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Orion Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cook doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner connects with a right hand. Cook shakes it off.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Cook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook checks the leg kick.
A big right from Turner misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner feints a jab promting Cook to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cook slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cook drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Ike Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orion Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Cook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike Turner 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude has chosen Gunslinger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Heap misses.
Heap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rude.
Heap is looking to land body kicks.
Heap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rude to score with a decent uppercut.
Heap lands a nice shot to the body.
Rude fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rude throws a leg kick
and Heap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rude motions for Heap to come forward. Rude throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heap takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Heap does no damage.
Rude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heap.
Heap lands a leg kick that knocks Rude off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rude avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Heap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rude blocks a body shot from Heap.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heap throws an elbow but misses.
Rude lands with a right to the head.
Rude lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Heap.
Rude told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Heap blocking some punches.
Rude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heap's elbow.
Rude is looking to break free of the clinch but Heap has double underhooks.
Heap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude tries to work over Heap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Heap's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dominic Rude has been cut.
Rude misses with a punch to the body.
Rude scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Rude.
Rude misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heap throws an elbow but misses.
Rude breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rude.
Heap throws a lazy head kick
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heap.
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Rude just misses with a punch to the body.
Heap throws a looping overhand right but Rude ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rude.
Heap tries to clinch up.
Heap gets a clinch.
Rude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heap.
Heap misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Rude.
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Rude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rude taking a breather.
Rude lands with a light punch inside.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rude misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rude is defending well for now.
Rude takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heap throws an elbow but misses.
Rude is trying to force a seperation but Heap has the dominant position.
Heap blocks a body shot from Rude.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but Rude blocks with his arms.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rude misses with a punch on the inside.
Heap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rude has had enough of the clinch but Heap keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rude tries to throw a body punch but Heap avoids it by throwing Rude back against the cage.
Heap misses with an elbow strike.
Heap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heap has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Rude's cut.
That's time! Heap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rude counters with a thumping low kick.
Dominic Rude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heap throws a right hand that Rude ducks under and follows up with a left that Rude also avoids with ease.
Rude feints and as Heap raises his hands in defense, Rude changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heap keeping moving, preventing Rude from controlling successfully.
Rude stays in close to Heap's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dominic Rude wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rude walks into a left hand.
Heap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rude throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heap moves into the clinch successfully.
Heap prevents Rude from breaking the clinch.
Rude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Rude is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rude tries to work over Heap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rude misses with a punch to the body.
Rude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rude is defending well for now.
Heap prevents a body shot from Rude.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Heap misses with an elbow strike.
Heap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rude as the two fighters clinch.
Rude avoids a wild elbow strike from Heap.
Rude is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dominic Rude seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
Rude takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rude avoids it.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rude avoids it.
Rude dodges an elbow strike from Heap.
Rude is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rude lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude tries to throw a body punch but Heap avoids it by throwing Rude back against the cage.
Rude misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Heap.
Heap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rude working aggressively here.
Rude scores with a shot to the side of Heap's head.
Heap connects with a knee to the head.
Rude dodges an elbow strike from Heap.
Heap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rude in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rude is breathing heavily.
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!
Heap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rude lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rude is trying to push Heap away but Heap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap blocks an uppercut.
Heap scores a nice knee to the body.
Heap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heap lands an elbow that stopped Rude in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heap throws an elbow but misses.
Rude scores with a shot to the side of Heap's head.
A head punch on the inside from Rude fails to land.
Heap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rude swings wildly with an uppercut but Heap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rude is trying to break the clinch but Heap has him pressed against the cage.
Heap digs a right hand into Rude's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rude's gas tank.
Heap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heap lands a nice knee to the body.
Heap working Rude over with knees to the body.
Rude tries to break free but Heap pushes him back against the cage.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Rude avoids the damage to the body.
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 Eildon Heap will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Rude's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Rude.
Nice uppercut there from Heap.
Rude fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the body from Rude misses
enabling Heap to counter with a crisp jab.
Rude throws a head kick that misses.
Heap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Rude coming out on top.
Heap misses with a kick to the body.
Rude throws a right hand that misses
and Heap counters with a two punch combo.
Rude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rude misses with a low kick as Heap jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Heap. No joy for Rude on that attempt.
Rude throws a wild body kick that Heap sees coming a mile off.
Heap clinches up against the cage.
Rude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rude blocks the elbow strike.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rude taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rude has had enough of the clinch but Heap keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rude.
Heap using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heap landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rude blocks it with crossed arms.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rude blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Heap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heap lands a good knee to the midsection. Rude won't want to take too many of those.
Rude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rude moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Heap.
Rude lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rude tries to bum rush Heap with a series of wild strikes but Heap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heap misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heap moves to clinch but Rude breaks away
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heap defending well as Rude loads up on a big left hand.
Heap lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rude is rocked!
Heap walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rude drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Heap swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rude's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eildon Heap!
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