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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Linkin Park- Numb. Dragon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Whiskey in the Jar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Keller!
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, Randy Dragon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keller misses with a body punch
and Dragon counters with a nice body shot.
Keller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dragon sprawls well initially but Keller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dragon missing with punches from the bottom.
Dragon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet.
Keller is thwarting Dragon's attempts to control the position.
Dragon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Keller is tapping! Great win for Dragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Dragon!
A victorious Randy Dragon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Luznic Jankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Queen 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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luznic Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jankovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Jankovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Jankovic controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Queen.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
It looks like Luznic Jankovic has been cut.
Queen prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Jankovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Queen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Queen tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jankovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
Queen scores with a shot to the side of Jankovic's head.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
A body shot lands from Queen.
Jankovic takes a shot to the head.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jankovic.
Queen prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to stall but Queen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Queen pushes Jankovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands a nice uppercut.
Jankovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jankovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Jankovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Queen throws a series of strikes that have Jankovic backpedaling.
Jankovic jabs Queen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jankovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jankovic swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Jankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Queen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Jankovic avoiding damage.
Queen missing with knees to the body.
Queen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Queen scores with a shot to the side of Jankovic's head.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Jankovic.
Jankovic stalling in the clinch but Queen improves position.
Queen lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic slows down the pace here.
Queen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luznic Jankovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Queen throws a right hand that Jankovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankovic also avoids with ease.
Queen works over Jankovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Queen instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jankovic just leaning against Queen, taking a breather.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luznic Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Jankovic is trying to stall.
Jankovic has Queen pressed against the cage.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jankovic.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen is trying to break free.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
Jankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Queen lands an uppercut.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Queen is trying to break the clinch but Jankovic is controlling him.
Queen is working Jankovic over against the cage.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankovic.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
Queen being controlled against the cage.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jankovic avoids it.
A body shot lands from Queen.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
A short left from Jankovic.
Jankovic working aggressively here.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
Jankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Jankovic to work.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a nice uppercut.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic has Queen pressed against the cage.
Jankovic takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
A short left from Jankovic.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luznic Jankovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jankovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Queen throws a series of strikes that have Jankovic backpedaling.
Queen throws out a powerful jab.
Jankovic takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen lands with a hook. Jankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jankovic moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Jankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Queen finds it's target.
Queen misses with a combination
and Jankovic moves into the clinch.
Jankovic just leaning against Queen, taking a breather.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jankovic stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen trying to land knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Queen can't break the clinch.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Jankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Queen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Jankovic controls the action.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jankovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Jankovic wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luznic Jankovic.
Jankovic is looking to slow Queen down with leg kicks.
Queen moves out of range of the leg kick from Jankovic.
Jankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jankovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Queen blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
The referee calls for Jankovic to work.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Jankovic fails to land.
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luznic Jankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luznic Jankovic.
I think Queen 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budi Veikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budi Veikko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gary Sun's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Budi Veikko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sun fails with the takedown
and Veikko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veikko in particular looking to stall.
Sun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veikko is thwarting Sun's attempts to control the position.
Sun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veikko is working Sun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Veikko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veikko throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Veikko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veikko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veikko.
Veikko postures up.
Veikko throwing strikes from guard but Sun blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gary Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Veikko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veikko throws a big right hand that misses.
Veikko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veikko throwing strikes from guard but Sun blocks nicely.
Veikko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sun has wrist control.
Veikko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sun has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sun keeping moving, preventing Veikko from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sun looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sun misses with a takedown
and Veikko counters with a takedown into side control.
Veikko throws a strike aimed at the side of Sun's head but Sun avoids it well.
Veikko misses with the ground and pound.
Veikko in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veikko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veikko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sun some visible discomfort.
Sun is trying to control Veikko's posture but Veikko avoids it.
Veikko tries to score with some ground and pound. Sun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Veikko lands a few punches from side control.
Veikko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Veikko trying to control the position but Sun is working away.
Veikko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veikko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sun is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veikko working away.
Veikko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sun can't do much from the bottom here.
Veikko taking a breather here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veikko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sun won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Sun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veikko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Veikko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veikko cracks Sun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Veikko is looking to take a break and control but Sun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sun is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budi Veikko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veikko shoots for a takedown but Sun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veikko feints and as Sun raises his hands in defense, Veikko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veikko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Veikko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Veikko trying to control but Sun is working from the bottom.
Sun trying to keep a closed guard but Veikko is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veikko throwing strikes but missing.
Veikko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun keeping moving, preventing Veikko from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Veikko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veikko throws a big right hand that misses.
Veikko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Veikko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sun looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun looking for a sweep. Not yet Sun, not yet.
Sun keeping moving, preventing Veikko from controlling successfully.
Veikko throwing strikes from guard but Sun blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veikko counters with a takedown into side control.
Veikko in side control, throwing shots but Sun defends.
Veikko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Veikko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veikko working the ground and pound but Sun is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Veikko crashes against the mat.
Veikko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Veikko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veikko controls the position from side control.
Budi Veikko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veikko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Veikko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sun is trying to get back to half guard.
Veikko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sun keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Veikko throws a strike aimed at the side of Sun's head but Sun avoids it well.
Sun wants to control but Veikko postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Veikko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sun some visible discomfort.
Veikko trying to control the position but Sun is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veikko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veikko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sun did well to prevent Veikko getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sun wants to control but Veikko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Veikko lands with a punch from half guard.
Veikko is trying to control the action in half guard but Sun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budi Veikko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sun gets caught flat footed, as Veikko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sun is trying to keep Veikko in close.
Sun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veikko throws a big right hand that misses.
Veikko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Veikko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veikko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veikko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veikko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Veikko wants to control but Sun is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Veikko there.
Sun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Veikko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Veikko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sun defending well though.
Veikko lands with a punch from half guard.
Veikko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Veikko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veikko.
Veikko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sun gets caught napping as Veikko dives in and scores a takedown. Sun manages to retain guard.
Sun 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veikko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veikko throws a big right hand that misses.
Veikko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sun has wrist control.
Veikko lands a couple of digs.
Veikko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veikko wants to control from the top but Sun keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Veikko looking to sit in guard and control but Sun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Veikko looking for a sweep. Not yet Veikko, not yet.
Veikko is controlling Sun's posture.
Veikko wants to sweep but no luck.
Veikko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veikko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sun moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veikko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veikko trying to control but Sun is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Veikko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Veikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sun looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gary Sun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Budi Veikko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veikko 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budi Veikko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtek Dur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dur lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Dur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dur throws out a powerful jab.
Dur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dur scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Dur sprawls well.
A head kick from Dur lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Dur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dur swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dur moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dur gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dur is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson trying to control the position but Dur is working away.
Johnson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dur looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johnson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dur is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johnson lets go of the hold and Dur can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Jel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bok Choy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choy has chosen Bling Bling by Cash Money Millionaires as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Jel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bok Choy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jel shoots in looking for a takedown. Choy tries to sprawl out of it but Jel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jel looks to land a combination but Choy avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Choy.
Choy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jel tries to move into range but Choy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Choy with a jab.
Bok Choy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choy scores with a head kick. Jel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jel is rocked!
It looks like Wojtek Jel has been cut.
Jel is holding his hands too far apart here. Choy throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jel is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bok Choy!
Post fight, Bok Choy took to the microphone: 'Your pain and suffering is of no consequence to me. You made the mistake of crossing my path, so I have crossed out your future. Now get your raggedy punk ass out my cage bitch!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jodey Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elvis Cage struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Elvis Cage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jodey Perry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elvis Cage!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cage trying to control here.
Cage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perry trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry controlling the action here.
Perry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perry looking to score a takedown here. Cage is defending well but Perry drives through and ends up in Cage's guard.
Perry wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perry controls the pace.
Perry wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cage is looking for a triangle but Perry pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perry .
Perry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Cage tries to buck Perry off but Perry is having none of it.
Perry controlling from side mount.
Cage tries to bench press Perry off him but Perry keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control the position but Cage is working away.
Perry controls the position from side control.
Cage is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cage enables Perry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jodey Perry 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.
Perry throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Perry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cage is trying to defend but Perry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Perry stops Cage from getting back to his feet.
Perry controlling the pace.
Jodey Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry passes into side control, despite Cage's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is trying to improve his position.
Cage is trying to escape the position but Perry is controlling the position.
Perry looking to control but instead Cage has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Perry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cage gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cage pushes Perry off and gets back to his feet.
Perry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cage's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cage is trying to stand up here but Perry is controlling him well.
Perry wants to work for an arm triangle but Cage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
Perry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cage tries to get to full guard but Perry has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perry is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage struggling a bit here.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working.
Cage throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jodey Perry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Perry 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.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Perry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perry is working away from the top position though.
Cage is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Perry is staying active.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cage sprawls well initially but Perry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cage wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perry 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perry 's back!
Cage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Perry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Perry tries to escape the position.
Will Cage go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Perry tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is working hard here to advance position.
Perry turns into Cage and is now in his guard.
Perry pushes down on Cage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cage is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perry in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Perry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perry seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jodey Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perry , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jodey Perry !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silas Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Materla has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
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192 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silas Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap clinches up against the cage.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Materla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Materla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asap gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asap with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Materla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silas Asap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Asap has Materla pressed against the cage, preventing Materla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Materla has had enough of the clinch but Asap keeps him there for the moment.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Materla is looking for a takedown.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asap is leaning against Materla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Materla looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Materla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Materla is rocked!
Asap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Materla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Materla is still on wobbly legs! Can Asap finish him?
Asap lands with a short shot to the head.
Asap drops Materla with a big knee straight up the middle! Materla is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asap is looking to clinch.
Asap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Materla seems to have recovered his senses.
Materla swats away the attempt to clinch by Asap.
Asap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Materla is looking for a takedown.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asap walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Materla gets tackled into the cage by Asap. Asap maintains the clinch.
Materla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asap is defending well.
Asap scores with a hook to the body.
Asap utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Materla's face.
Materla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap is pressed up against the cage. Materla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asap down to the mat. Asap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asap gets a clinch.
Asap stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Materla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Materla's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Materla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asap with a knee to the head.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Materla blocks with his arms.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Materla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Materla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asap prevents the takedown attempt.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Materla's face.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Materla is trying to maintain a safe position but Asap gets an underhook and turns Materla into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Materla trying to control the position but instead, Asap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Materla into the cage.
Materla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asap pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Asap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Asap slips under a jab from Materla.
Materla swats away the attempt to clinch by Asap.
Asap tries to clinch there but Materla circles away.
Asap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Materla wants to get back to striking at distance but Asap won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Materla wants a takedown but no success here.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Asap leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Materla's face.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
Asap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silas Asap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Materla blocks it with crossed arms.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Materla blocks with his arms.
Asap looking to throw knees to the head but Materla is blocking nicely.
Materla tries for a takedown but Asap manages to get underhooks.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Materla trying to stall but Asap improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla is working for takedown but Asap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silas Asap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Materla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asap gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Materla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Materla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Materla goes for a takedown attempt but Asap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Materla misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap clinches.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Materla tries to pull guard but Asap won't allow it.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Materla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Materla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Materla ducks under a wild hook from Asap.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asap doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Asap is looking to clinch.
Asap doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap tests Materla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materla misses with a takedown attempt - Asap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asap moves into the clinch successfully.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap stops a takedown attempt from Materla.
Materla takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Asap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asap lands a nice knee to the body.
Materla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asap to keep the fight standing.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Asap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Asap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materla wants to slow Asap down by chopping away at his legs.
Asap takes the fight into the clinch.
Materla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asap after a bit of a struggle.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asap lands a nice knee to the body.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asap.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asap keeps control of Materla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Materla's face.
Materla wants to take the fight to the mat but Asap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silas Asap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Asap lands a shot to the body.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Materla blocks it.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Materla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Materla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Materla blocks with his arms.
Materla goes for a takedown attempt but Asap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asap drives through and clinches with Materla against the cage.
Asap is pressed up against the cage. Materla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asap down to the mat. Asap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asap tries to clinch there but Materla circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap tries to clinch up but Materla circles away and keeps his distance.
Asap doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Asap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materla can do to turn this around?
Asap moves into the clinch.
Materla tries to score a body lock takedown but Asap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Materla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asap gets underhooks to prevent Materla's takedown attempt.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Materla wants a takedown but no success here.
Asap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla trying to control the position but instead, Asap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Materla into the cage.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Materla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asap trying to stall but Materla improves his position.
Asap looking to throw knees to the head but Materla is blocking nicely.
Materla tries to pull guard but Asap holds him up against the cage and eventually Materla drops back down to his feet.
Materla has Asap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asap prevents the takedown attempt.
Materla misses with a body punch.
Materla wants to get back to striking at distance but Asap won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Materla blocks with his arms.
Materla tries to stall but Asap uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Materla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Materla is looking to control Asap's arms but Asap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Materla has his back to the cage.
Materla goes for a takedown attempt but Asap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materla moves into the clinch successfully.
Silas Asap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Materla wants to take the fight to the mat but Asap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Asap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Asap!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve has chosen Happy Day as his entrance music. Derick Steve will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derick Steve!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Steve scores with a nice body kick.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Steve wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steve.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Steve manages to retain guard.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Steve trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steve throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Anderson throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steve keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
Steve dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Derick Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steve sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Steve manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but instead Steve has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Steve any problems.
Anderson 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.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steve controls the pace.
Steve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Mike Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Steve misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Anderson 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.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Steve has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GreatWall MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steve can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Derick Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
Anderson is taking a breather. Steve says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Steve's guard.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson gets to his feet. Steve looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Anderson!
Derick Steve spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Southland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wiseguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wiseguy's choice of entrance music: Mobster Party. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Southland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Wiseguy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southland shoots in for a takedown but Wiseguy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Southland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wiseguy jabs Southland right on the nose. Southland blinks but takes it well.
Southland misses with a right hand
and Wiseguy counters with a leg kick.
Sammy Southland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiseguy scores with a leg kick.
Wiseguy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Southland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiseguy moves away.
Southland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiseguy wants to clinch.
Wiseguy throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southland misses with an uppercut. Wiseguy saw that one coming.
Southland misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiseguy. Wiseguy obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiseguy tries to score with a low kick but Southland moves his leg out of the way.
Wiseguy avoids the body shot from Southland.
Wiseguy's coach down at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wiseguy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Southland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiseguy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southland throwing strikes from guard but Wiseguy blocks nicely.
Southland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southland wants to control from the top but Wiseguy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southland throwing strikes but missing.
Southland throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Southland trying to control but Wiseguy is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Southland misses its intended target.
Southland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wiseguy is not content to let Southland control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Southland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Southland wants to free his trapped foot but Wiseguy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Southland throwing shots but Wiseguy is blocking nicely.
Southland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wiseguy trying to hold on to Southland's head to control him but Southland postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Southland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A slow jab from Southland misses its intended target.
Southland throws a body shot but no joy.
Southland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiseguy sprawls well. Wiseguy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Southland gets slowly back to his feet.
Southland throws a shot from downtown. Wiseguy moves away and avoids it.
Southland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiseguy's waist but Wiseguy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southland off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southland looks to land a right hand but Wiseguy moved out of range.
Southland misses with a hook. Wiseguy ducked under it nicely.
The Wiseguy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiseguy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Southland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Southland dominated that round.
That's time! Southland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wiseguy slips a jab from Southland.
Southland shoots in for a takedown but Wiseguy shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Wiseguy.
Southland misses with a straight right.
Wiseguy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wiseguy ducks under a wild hook from Southland.
Southland blocks the body kick.
Wiseguy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southland.
Southland shoots in but Wiseguy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiseguy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Southland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiseguy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Southland's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Southland wants to control from the top but Wiseguy keeps moving.
Southland throws a big right hand that misses.
Southland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiseguy is keeping the position for now.
Southland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiseguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southland throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Southland connects with a couple of short punches.
Southland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiseguy's head.
Southland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Southland tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiseguy is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southland distracts Wiseguy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Southland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Southland connects with a decent elbow.
Southland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiseguy can do to turn this around?
Wiseguy is not content to let Southland control the position.
Southland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiseguy down.
Southland just content to control the position.
Southland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southland lands some shots froms side control.
Southland working away.
Southland is putting a hurting on Wiseguy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Southland throwing strikes but Wiseguy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Southland tries to bench press Wiseguy off him but Wiseguy keeps the position.
Wiseguy trying to control the action but Southland is working from the bottom.
Wiseguy wants to stand but Southland has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Southland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wiseguy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Southland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Southland darts in looking for a takedown but Wiseguy gets double underhooks and turns Southland into the cage.
Wiseguy effectively controlling the action here.
Southland blocking some punches.
Wiseguy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Wiseguy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiseguy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southland is trying to break the clinch but Wiseguy is controlling him.
Southland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiseguy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Southland shoots in for a takedown but Wiseguy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Southland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southland misses with a body shot.
Southland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiseguy manages to avoid it.
Wiseguy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Southland throws a body shot but no joy.
Southland swings for the body but Wiseguy moves out of range.
Southland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Wiseguy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Wiseguy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiseguy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiseguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiseguy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Southland's head.
Wiseguy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Southland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiseguy.
Southland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Southland.
A big right from Southland misses.
Wiseguy lands a leg kick that knocks Southland off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiseguy throws a good cross that connects.
Southland just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland shoots in but no luck this time.
Southland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wiseguy!
Southland in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Southland 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.
Wiseguy is trying to improve his position.
Southland works to advance to full mount. Wiseguy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southland thowing shots but they're missing.
Southland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Southland controlling from the full mount.
Wiseguy is in a horrible position here. Southland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Southland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but The Wiseguy just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wiseguy leaves Southland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiseguy lands an overhand right.
Wiseguy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Southland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wiseguy scoring well with a low kick there.
Southland misses with a body shot.
Wiseguy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Southland misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiseguy thuds a left hand into Southland's body.
Southland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiseguy.
Southland drives through with a takedown into Wiseguy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Southland looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy being controlled here, momentarily.
Southland wants to control from the top but Wiseguy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Southland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Southland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Southland trying to control the action but Wiseguy is working from the bottom.
Southland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Southland is looking to take a break and control but Wiseguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Southland crashes against the mat.
Southland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiseguy.
Wiseguy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiseguy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiseguy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Southland throws a right hand that misses
and Wiseguy counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiseguy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy lands a head kick!
Southland throws a body shot but no joy.
Southland just misses with a punch to the body.
Southland throws a jab when Wiseguy was well out of range.
Wiseguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiseguy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from Wiseguy finds it's target.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiseguy manages to avoid it.
Wiseguy avoids the body shot from Southland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Wiseguy dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Wiseguy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wiseguy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Southland throws out a loose jab but Wiseguy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiseguy cracks Southland with an open hand slap.
Southland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiseguy feints and then cracks Southland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Southland down.
Southland shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiseguy sprawls well. He's pushed Southland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Southland misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wiseguy.
Wiseguy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiseguy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy connects with a leg kick. Southland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Wiseguy lands but Southland takes it in his stride.
Wiseguy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southland throws out the jab.
Southland 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.
Wiseguy connects with a solid leg kick.
Southland misses with a takedown attempt - Wiseguy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wiseguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiseguy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wiseguy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Southland.
Southland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wiseguy defends well and Southland ends up having to push Wiseguy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiseguy lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiseguy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiseguy.
Wiseguy lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiseguy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southland backwards.
Southland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wiseguy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wiseguy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southland drives through with a takedown into Wiseguy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiseguy managing to control the position.
Southland throwing strikes but missing.
Wiseguy wants to stand up but Southland is controlling him.
Southland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiseguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wiseguy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southland is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wiseguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiseguy, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Southland just misses with a punch to the body.
Southland throws a body shot but no joy.
Southland fails with the takedown.
Wiseguy thumps Southland with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Wiseguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wiseguy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Sammy Southland retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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