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EVO 155: Pure Ownage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Marcy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcy comes into the arena with Archer's Cherlene - Danger Zone - Duet With Kenny Loggins blaring out of the sound system. DeAngelo Suggs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lance Marcy's chin.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Marcy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, DeAngelo Suggs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suggs.
It looks like Lance Marcy has been cut.
Suggs is looking to chop away at Marcy's legs.
Marcy throws a hook to the side of Suggs's head but Suggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suggs throws an overhand right that lands on Marcy's shoulder, as Marcy tries to avoid the shot.
Suggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcy.
Marcy blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Marcy misses with a body shot
and Suggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcy misses the jab.
Suggs staying out of range there.
Marcy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suggs throws out the jab.
Suggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcy.
Marcy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suggs, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Suggs wants to control from the top but Marcy keeps moving.
Suggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suggs has managed to get both his arms back between Marcy's legs - danger averted.
Suggs 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.
Suggs pushes down on Marcy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suggs has managed to get both his arms back between Marcy's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suggs has managed to get both his arms back between Marcy's legs - danger averted.
Marcy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suggs defends well.
Suggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marcy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcy tries to clinch but Suggs moves out of range.
Suggs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Marcy to counter with a crisp jab.
Suggs moves out of range as Marcy strikes.
Suggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Suggs.
Marcy breaks the clinch.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs tries to clinch up but Marcy circles away and keeps his distance.
DeAngelo Suggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suggs throws a leg kick but Marcy checks it.
Suggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marcy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suggs trying to control the position.
Marcy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suggs looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suggs pulls Marcy in close to prevent any damage.
Suggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcy looking to pass the guard.
Marcy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Marcy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Marcy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Suggs ducks right into an uppercut from Marcy.
Marcy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DeAngelo Suggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suggs is looking to slow Marcy down with leg kicks.
Marcy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suggs can pounce on him.
Suggs lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Marcy.
Suggs tries to keep at a distance but Marcy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Suggs.
Suggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Marcy working hard to break the clinch.
Suggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcy.
Marcy blocking some punches.
Suggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcy controls his hands.
Marcy blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcy backwards.
Suggs tries to stall but Marcy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Suggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Suggs tries to work over Marcy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marcy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Suggs lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Suggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Suggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suggs throws a good cross that connects.
Suggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marcy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcy cracks Suggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcy throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcy.
Marcy lands a nice hook to Suggs's body. Suggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suggs looks to throw the jab but Marcy is out of range.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcy.
Suggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Marcy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suggs throws a jab when Marcy was well out of range.
Suggs moves forwards but Marcy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcy lands a glancing blow to the side of Suggs's head.
Marcy misses with a right hand
and Suggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcy.
Marcy fails with the takedown
and Suggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Marcy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suggs.
Suggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suggs moves into the clinch.
Marcy misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeAngelo Suggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Marcy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcy throws out the jab.
Suggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcy.
Marcy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcy misses with a wild body shot.
Suggs looks to clinch
and Marcy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like DeAngelo Suggs has been cut.
Marcy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suggs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marcy wants to pass the guard but Suggs is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Suggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Suggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcy moves in looking to clinch but Suggs pushes him off.
Marcy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suggs.
Suggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Suggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marcy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suggs thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suggs is looking to clinch but Marcy is avoiding it.
Marcy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Marcy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs cracks Marcy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suggs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suggs.
Marcy wants to clinch.
Marcy misses with a right hand
and Marcy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcy is rocked!
Lance Marcy's cut is getting worse.
Marcy's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcy moves into range and clinches up with Suggs.
Marcy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suggs lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Suggs as the two fighters clinch.
Suggs has a couple of punches blocked by Marcy.
Suggs has a couple of punches blocked by Marcy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Marcy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcy throws a punch but it's blocked by Suggs.
Marcy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Marcy.
Suggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marcy's calf.
Marcy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lance Marcy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcy avoids a kick to the body.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Marcy moves out of range easily.
Marcy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcy gets the takedown into side control.
Marcy grinds an elbow into Suggs's temple.
Marcy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marcy working away.
Lance Marcy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marcy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suggs trying to hold on to Marcy's head to control him but Marcy postures up.
Suggs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marcy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Suggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcy wants to control from the top but Suggs keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suggs holds on and takes a little breather.
Marcy trying to control but Suggs is working from the bottom.
Marcy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suggs is keeping the position for now.
Suggs controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcy wants to clinch.
It seemed like Suggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAngelo Suggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suggs 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAngelo Suggs!
DeAngelo Suggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong's entrance music is Hong Entrance Song. A fine choice. Rodalgo has chosen Ace of Spades - By Motorhead as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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156 lbs
31 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Rodalgo blocks the leg kick.
Rodalgo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodalgo avoids the head kick by Hong.
Rodalgo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodalgo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodalgo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Rodalgo misses the body punch
and Hong counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodalgo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodalgo tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodalgo misses with a hook
and Hong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo misses with a body shot.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodalgo.
Hong lands a head shot.
Nichi Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodalgo looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Rodalgo connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
Rodalgo checks a low kick from Hong.
Rodalgo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodalgo staying out of range there.
And Rodalgo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong thows a body kick. Rodalgo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong 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.
Hong thuds a left hand into Rodalgo's body.
A big left from Hong misses.
Rodalgo feints the counter takedown.
Rodalgo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Rodalgo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
Rodalgo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodalgo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Rodalgo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Rodalgo as he checks the leg kick.
Rodalgo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Rodalgo's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodalgo lands with a good body shot.
Rodalgo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodalgo blocks a leg kick.
Rodalgo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodalgo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.
Rodalgo checks a low kick from Hong.
Rodalgo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
Hong tries to land a leg kick but Rodalgo saw it coming and moves away.
Rodalgo misses with a body kick.
Rodalgo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodalgo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodalgo is looking to land body kicks.
Rodalgo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong throws a leg kick but Rodalgo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodalgo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Rodalgo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Rodalgo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodalgo is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Hong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodalgo misses with a looping left.
Rodalgo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Hong blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodalgo.
Hong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodalgo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Rodalgo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
Hong punishes Rodalgo's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo lands a jab to the nose.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Rodalgo slips the punch.
Rodalgo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hong throws a combination. Rodalgo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodalgo is rocked!
Hong tries a low kick but Rodalgo avoids it.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodalgo is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Rodalgo 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.
Hong scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that round.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodalgo tries to bum rush Hong with a series of wild strikes but Hong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Hong.
Rodalgo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodalgo seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodalgo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Rodalgo is out of range.
Hong throws a hook but Rodalgo blocks it.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Rodalgo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodalgo checks a low kick from Hong.
Rodalgo moves away from the strike by Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hong moves away from the strike by Rodalgo.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodalgo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rodalgo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Rodalgo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodalgo tries to avoid it.
Rodalgo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong tried to score with a low kick but Rodalgo checks it.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodalgo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodalgo jabs Hong right on the nose. Hong blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Rodalgo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodalgo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodalgo. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodalgo moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hong misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodalgo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodalgo.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nichi Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodalgo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodalgo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodalgo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance.
Hong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodalgo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodalgo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodalgo's sensitive parts.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong scores with a spinning back kick!
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodalgo.
Rodalgo tries to land a body kick
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rodalgo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodalgo is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodalgo is able to avoid easily.
Hong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodalgo throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodalgo misses with a body shot.
Hong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hong scores with a kick to the body.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong throws a leg kick but Rodalgo checks it.
Rodalgo with the counter takedown but Hong avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Hong.
Rodalgo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Hong walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hong slips under a jab from Rodalgo.
Hong throws out a leg kick but Rodalgo moves out of range and Hong only half commits.
Rodalgo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodalgo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodalgo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodalgo in his tracks.
Hong throws a nice looking combination but Rodalgo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Rodalgo misses.
Michel Rodalgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodalgo can do to turn this around?
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo throws a leg kick
and Hong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodalgo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hong.
Nice sprawl there from Hong as Rodalgo shoots in.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodalgo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Rodalgo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hong's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodalgo preventing the sweep.
Rodalgo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodalgo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodalgo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Hong working a defensive guard here.
Rodalgo is looking to pass into half guard but Hong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hong is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodalgo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodalgo is retaining full guard.
Rodalgo is looking for a triangle here but Hong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodalgo tries to bench press Hong off him but Hong keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo wants to control but Hong postures up.
Rodalgo is trying to improve his position.
Rodalgo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodalgo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hong passes to full mount!
Rodalgo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodalgo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to control but Rodalgo is keeping him busy.
Rodalgo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodalgo tries to strike from the bottom.
Rodalgo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodalgo striking off his back but it's not causing Hong any problems.
Hong controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nichi Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hong, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nichi Hong!
An intense looking Nichi Hong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thsnk you for all the sponsors, to the org. and to all that supported me through the years. Unfortunately this is my last fight. I will be focusing on helping my teammates improve. Thank you all very much.'.
In defeat, Michel Rodalgo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Does my hair still look good?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loompa's entrance music is Faded. A fine choice. Yoko Gushiken will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gushiken throws a shot from downtown. Loompa moves away and avoids it.
Gushiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Loompa is just out of range.
Gushiken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Loompa throws a right hand that misses
and Gushiken counters with a straight right hand.
Gushiken misses with a hook. Loompa ducked under it nicely.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loompa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gushiken.
Gushiken connects with a single shot there.
Loompa avoids the body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken slips a jab and a cross from Loompa.
Gushiken misses with a looping left.
Loompa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gushiken sprawls and moves away.
Loompa 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.
Loompa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gushiken ducks under a wild hook from Loompa.
Gushiken scores with a one two! Loompa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loompa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gushiken throws a shot from downtown. Loompa moves away and avoids it.
Loompa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loompa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loompa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken misses with a two punch combination.
Loompa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loompa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loompa misses the jab.
Gushiken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loompa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gushiken scores with the left hand. Loompa knows he should have avoided that one.
Loompa slips under a jab.
Loompa closes the distance and clinches.
Loompa being controlled against the cage.
Loompa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loompa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Loompa fails to land.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with the head strike.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken blocks a body shot from Loompa.
Loompa scores with a hook to the body.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loompa's elbow.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken looking to stall.
Loompa throws a head punch that misses.
Gushiken lands with a left to the head.
Gushiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gushiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loompa backwards.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Loompa.
Loompa digs a right hand into Gushiken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gushiken's gas tank.
Loompa lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Loompa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loompa pushes Gushiken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
Loompa blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Loompa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Loompa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loompa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken gets through Loompa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
Loompa misses with a punch to the body.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gushiken - that landed with a thud.
Gushiken misses with some punches.
Gushiken lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to throw a body punch but Loompa avoids it by throwing Gushiken back against the cage.
Gushiken stalls.
Loompa tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gushiken looking to slow down the pace here.
Loompa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gushiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gushiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loompa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loompa.
Loompa lands a nice shot to the body.
Loompa has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Loompa lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gushiken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loompa counters with a shoot takedown. Gushiken fights it but they end up in guard.
Loompa stopping the sweep attempt from Gushiken.
Loompa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loompa throwing strikes but missing.
Loompa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gushiken wants to stand and escape but Loompa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loompa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gushiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gushiken wants to stand but Loompa is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loompa misses the jab.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Gushiken misses.
An inside leg kick from Loompa misses.
Gushiken lands with a shot to the body.
Gushiken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loompa.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loompa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gushiken did well to prevent Loompa getting side control.
Loompa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gushiken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Loompa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gushiken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Loompa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gushiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Loompa gets an underhook and turns Gushiken into the cage.
Loompa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gushiken is pushing Loompa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Loompa looking to slow down the pace here.
Gushiken stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gushiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Loompa gets an underhook and turns Gushiken into the cage.
Loompa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with the head strike.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Loompa digs a right hand underneath Gushiken's ribcage. Gushiken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loompa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loompa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Loompa controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gushiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gushiken lands a shot to the body.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Loompa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
Loompa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gushiken lands with a light punch inside.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken cracks Loompa with a nice body shot.
Loompa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loompa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gushiken misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gushiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loompa throws a head punch that misses.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Loompa.
Still in the clinch, Gushiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken taking a breather.
Loompa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oompa Loompa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Loompa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gushiken counters with a stiff right hand.
Loompa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loompa connects with a jab.
Loompa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gushiken throws a big shot that misses.
Gushiken missing with a left hand there. Loompa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loompa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Loompa.
Gushiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loompa.
Loompa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gushiken's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Gushiken misses its intended target.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gushiken thuds his right hand into Loompa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loompa misses with a looping right.
Loompa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loompa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loompa moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gushiken.
Loompa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gushiken off the cage and back into range.
Gushiken misses with a wild combination.
Gushiken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loompa circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Gushiken blocks the leg kick.
Loompa thuds his right hand into Gushiken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loompa.
An inside leg kick from Loompa misses.
Loompa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gushiken scores with the left hand. Loompa knows he should have avoided that one.
Loompa throws a leg kick
and Gushiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gushiken misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loompa's head.
A combination from Gushiken does no damage.
Gushiken swings for the body but Loompa moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa forces Gushiken back against the cage and clinches.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loompa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loompa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loompa.
Loompa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loompa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loompa blocking some punches.
Gushiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loompas head.
Gushiken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loompa backwards.
Gushiken prevents a body shot from Loompa.
Loompa blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Loompa.
A nice left hand lands by Loompa.
Loompa throws a head punch that misses.
Gushiken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loompa backwards.
Gushiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Loompa.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
A short right from Loompa on the inside.
Gushiken gets through Loompa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loompa has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Loompa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loompa working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gushiken.
Loompa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gushiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loompa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gushiken pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gushiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loompa with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Gushiken.
Loompa misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loompa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gushiken fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Loompa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Gushiken does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoko Gushiken.
I think Gushiken 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken!
Yoko Gushiken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Oompa Loompa had this to say: 'Where's my dirty little girl and a bag of coke.. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arial Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Brigglett.
Brigglett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Dane Brigglett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Arial Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Brigglett's head but Brigglett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Brigglett there.
Brigglett looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Brigglett looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jab from Jones.
It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brigglett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Brigglett.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brigglett doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab from Brigglett.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Brigglett avoids it well and moves away.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brigglett loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Brigglett throws a right hand that misses
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones stands and throws Brigglett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brigglett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brigglett defends it well.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Brigglett is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way into side control.
Brigglett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones grinds an elbow into Brigglett's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brigglett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Brigglett!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brigglett defends it easily.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brigglett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brigglett postures up.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brigglett is aware though and is defending well.
Jones wants to sweep here but Brigglett controlling him for the moment.
Brigglett throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brigglett's guard. Nice move by Jones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Brigglett keeps moving.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brigglett.
Arial Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Brigglett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Brigglett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brigglett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Brigglett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brigglett can do to turn this around?
Brigglett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dane Brigglett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brigglett connects with a high kick.
Brigglett fails to land with a series of punches.
Brigglett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigglett misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Brigglett is quick to defend against it.
Brigglett pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Brigglett follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brigglett ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Brigglett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brigglett's calf.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Brigglett is just out of range.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brigglett avoids the head kick by Jones.
Brigglett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Brigglett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Brigglett avoids it well and moves away.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brigglett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brigglett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones throws a head kick but Brigglett moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brigglett, as that shot connected.
Jones lands a high kick!
Brigglett throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Brigglett takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigglett loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Brigglett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Brigglett throws a shot to the body.
Brigglett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Brigglett is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Brigglett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brigglett is in guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brigglett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brigglett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brigglett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brigglett has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Brigglett from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Brigglett with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigglett trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Arial Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Brigglett is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Brigglett is defending the position.
Jones looking for a submission but Brigglett manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arial Jones will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Brigglett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brigglett loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Brigglett's head back.
Jones moves away from the strike by Brigglett.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Brigglett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brigglett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brigglett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigglett throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brigglett swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigglett fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brigglett.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Brigglett checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones cracks Brigglett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brigglett lands a right hook to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Brigglett moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Brigglett avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones lands with a cross.
Brigglett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Brigglett blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Brigglett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brigglett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brigglett lands the left hand.
Brigglett moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Brigglett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Dane Brigglett's cut even more.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arial Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brigglett throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Brigglett misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brigglett!
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brigglett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dane Brigglett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brigglett is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Brigglett is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Brigglett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arial Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arial Jones!
Arial Jones 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Titanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titanus comes to the cage accompanied by To Glory. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Constantine Titanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Titanus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gutz checks it well.
Gutz counters with a body kick.
Gutz cracks Titanus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Constantine Titanus has been cut.
Gutz misses with an uppercut.
Titanus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutz.
Titanus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titanus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gutz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gutz misses the jab.
Titanus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gutz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Titanus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Titanus.
Nice body kick there by Titanus.
Gutz tries to bum rush Titanus with a series of wild strikes but Titanus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutz looks to land a left hand but Titanus moved out of range nicely.
Titanus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz misses with a hook.
Titanus lands with a good body shot.
Titanus throws a head kick that misses.
Gutz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Titanus throws a chopping leg kick but Gutz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Titanus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Titanus throws a head kick that Gutz semi-blocks.
Titanus scores with a head kick.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutz misses with a looping left.
Apollo Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Titanus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titanus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gutz is able to avoid easily.
Titanus staying out of range there.
Titanus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gutz scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titanus lands a head kick. Gutz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Titanus misses its intended target.
Gutz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titanus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titanus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gutz manages to circle out of the way.
Gutz missing with a left hand there. Titanus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titanus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutz.
Gutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titanus.
Gutz looks to land a right hand but Titanus moved out of range.
Titanus is looking to counter the offense by Gutz and move into the clinch.
Titanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Titanus.
Gutz blocks a leg kick.
Gutz lunges at Titanus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Titanus's hand.
Titanus motions for Gutz to come forward. Titanus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz lands with an uppercut that bounces Titanus off the cage and back into range.
Titanus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titanus misses with a few strikes there.
Gutz lands a jab to the nose.
Constantine Titanus's cut is getting worse.
Titanus misses with an uppercut. Gutz saw that one coming.
Gutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Titanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gutz 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.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and Titanus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Titanus.
Titanus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutz controls his hands.
Titanus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gutz is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gutz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gutz struggles to land a body shot inside as Titanus controls his hands.
Titanus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titanus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Titanus connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titanus prevents Gutz from breaking the clinch.
Gutz is trying to break the clinch but Titanus is controlling him.
Gutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titanus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Titanus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Titanus.
Titanus looking to throw knees to the head but Gutz is blocking nicely.
Titanus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Titanus pushes off an throws an elbow but Gutz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Titanus - that landed with a thud.
Gutz working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titanus trying to land knees to the body.
Gutz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gutz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Constantine Titanus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantine Titanus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Titanus throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutz, as that shot connected.
Titanus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz checks a leg kick.
Gutz misses with a hook. Titanus ducked under it nicely.
Titanus slips a jab from Gutz.
Gutz misses with a hook. Titanus ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Gutz lands.
Titanus throws a one two combo.
Gutz misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz checks a leg kick nicely.
Gutz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gutz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Titanus's sensitive parts.
Constantine Titanus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gutz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titanus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gutz's head backwards.
It looks like Apollo Gutz has been cut.
Gutz misses with a hook.
Titanus throws a leg kick that misses.
Titanus misses with a head kick.
Gutz swings for the body but Titanus moves out of range.
Titanus drives through and clinches with Gutz against the cage.
Titanus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutz misses with the head strike.
Gutz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Titanus gets underhooks to prevent Gutz's takedown attempt.
Titanus slowing the pace effectively.
Titanus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Titanus is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Titanus.
Titanus leaning against his opponent.
Constantine Titanus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titanus tries to stall but Gutz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gutz is looking for a takedown.
Titanus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gutz avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutz.
Gutz wants to take the fight to the mat but Titanus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Constantine Titanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Gutz.
Gutz avoiding damage as Titanus throws knees to the body.
Titanus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gutz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutz postures up.
Titanus is looking for a triangle but Gutz pushes his legs off easily.
Titanus managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gutz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Constantine Titanus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Titanus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gutz looks to throw the jab but Titanus is out of range.
Titanus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Titanus ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
Gutz misses with a straight left.
Titanus misses with a few strikes there.
Gutz connects with an inside leg kick.
Titanus staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titanus. That's going to slow Gutz down.
Titanus gets caught flat footed, as Gutz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Titanus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gutz's guard.
Gutz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Titanus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Titanus wants to stand but Gutz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz keeping moving, preventing Titanus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Apollo Gutz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Titanus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gutz.
Gutz avoids the head kick by Titanus.
Titanus misses with a low kick.
Gutz checks a leg kick.
Titanus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutz finds it's way round the side to connect with Titanus's head.
Gutz swings for the body but Titanus moves out of range.
Titanus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutz.
Titanus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Titanus misses with a kick to the body.
Gutz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gutz blocks a head kick by Titanus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titanus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titanus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutz.
Gutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Titanus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanus misses with an uppercut. Gutz saw that one coming.
Titanus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeez, Constantine Titanus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Constantine Titanus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Apollo Gutz!
A very excited looking Apollo Gutz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Town Called Malice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thor.
Thai cracks Thor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
Thor takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Thor misses.
Thor throws a one two combo.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Thai is looking to chop away at Thor's legs.
We've been told by Thai's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thai defending well as Thor loads up on a big left hand.
Thai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thor avoids it.
Thai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai.
Thor scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thor connects with a body shot that sends Thai's belly button to the back.
Thor lands a nice looking body shot.
Thor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Thor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thor.
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai throws the kick towards the body but Thor avoids it.
Thor misses with a body kick.
Thai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thai throws a looping overhand right but Thor ducks down to avoid it.
Thor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a head kick but Thor moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor throws a front kick that sends Thai stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thor, as that shot connected.
Muay Thai's cut is getting worse.
Thor throws a head kick that misses.
Hans Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Thor moves out of range easily.
Thor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thai walks into a left hand.
Thor moves out of range of the leg kick from Thai.
Thor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thor.
Thai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thor lands with a straight right. Thai didn't see that one coming.
Thai is rocked!
Thai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muay Thai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thor throws a push kick but Thai slaps the foot to one side.
Thor cracks Thai with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Thai tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thor pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Thai is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Thor!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Thor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Blood. Complex has chosen Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clanger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Complex scrambles back to his feet.
Clanger misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
Complex is trying to counter with his kicks.
Complex misses with a straight right.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Clanger checks a leg kick.
Complex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Complex there.
Clanger fails with the takedown
and Complex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clanger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Complex misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Complex.
Complex darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Complex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clanger to score with a decent uppercut.
Complex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Complex wants to land a leg kick but Clanger is out of range.
Clanger attempts a counter takedown but Complex avoids it well and moves away.
Clanger ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
Clanger slips a straight right by Complex.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Complex flicks out a counter leg kick but Clanger steps away.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clanger staying out of range there.
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clanger slips a jab from Complex.
Clanger slips under a jab from Complex.
Clanger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Napoleon Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger clobbers Complex with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clanger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Complex momentarily.
Napoleon Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex wants to slow Clanger down by chopping away at his legs.
Clanger lands a nice looking body shot.
Complex misses with a kick to the body.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Complex is quick to defend against it.
Clanger throws a sloppy body shot
and Complex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Clanger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clanger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Complex.
Clanger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Clanger misses with a body shot.
Clanger throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clanger just misses with a punch to the body.
Clanger takes a swing at Complex's ribcage but misses.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Clanger sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex tries a low kick but Clanger avoids it.
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clanger misses with a wild combination.
Clanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Complex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clanger connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Clanger with that takedown attempt.
Complex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Complex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clanger's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Complex releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Clanger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Complex walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Complex has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Complex walks into a left hand.
Clanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clanger was well out of range. Poor timing from Complex.
Clanger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Complex defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Napoleon Complex will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Complex lands a really nice looking cross but Clanger seems unphased.
Complex feints and then cracks Clanger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clanger down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clanger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Complex lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Clanger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Complex is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger moves away from the strike by Complex.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt - Complex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Complex misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throws a body shot but no joy.
Clanger misses with an uppercut.
Complex connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Clanger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Complex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clanger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Complex avoids it really well and circles away.
Complex was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clanger shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanger throws a hook but Complex blocks it.
Clanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Clanger misses with an uppercut
letting Complex counter with a right hand.
Complex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clanger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Complex pinned against the cage. Complex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex lands a nice hook to Clanger's body. Clanger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Clanger staying out of range there.
Complex wants to land a leg kick but Clanger is out of range.
Clanger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Complex sprawls and moves away.
Clanger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Complex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clanger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Complex scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Clanger misses.
Complex throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex lands a nice shot that snaps Clanger's head back.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clanger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Clanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napoleon Complex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Complex tried to score with a low kick but Clanger checks it.
Clanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Complex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clanger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Complex under the eye.
Clanger slips a jab from Complex.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clanger checks a leg kick.
Complex tries to work over Clanger's front leg with a kick but Clanger checks it.
Clanger cracks Complex with a good jab.
Complex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Complex connects with a right hand. Clanger shakes it off.
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!
Clanger cracks Complex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clanger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Complex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clanger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Complex.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Clanger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clanger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Complex swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clanger.
Complex thumps Clanger with a low kick.
Complex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Complex is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clanger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Complex but Complex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Complex was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Complex shoots in and bounces Clanger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Complex defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger has his foot on Complex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Complex works his way back into a safe position though.
Complex wants to control from the top but Clanger keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complex slips nicely into half guard.
Complex wants to control but Clanger is keeping him busy.
Clanger wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Complex seems content to control.
Complex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Complex controlling the action here.
Clanger is pressing down on Complex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clanger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clanger trying to strike off his back.
Complex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Napoleon Complex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clanger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clanger misses with a looping right.
Clanger misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Complex on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clanger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clanger lands in his opponent's guard.
Complex trying to control the position here.
Complex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Complex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Complex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Clanger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yonsil Clanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clanger is stalling in the full guard.
Complex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.
Clanger tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
Complex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Complex is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Clanger misses.
Complex throws out a counter right but Clanger avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Clanger.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clanger throws a big shot that misses.
Complex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Clanger looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Yonsil Clanger.
I think Complex 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Magneto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magneto's entrance music is Rise Against - Injection. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
40 - 17 - 5 |
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34
187 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
40 - 17 - 5, fighting out of London, Maximus Magneto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magneto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magneto.
Magneto checks a leg kick.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop connects with the punch.
Bishop with a jab.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magneto throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magneto manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Magneto.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magneto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop tries a low kick but Magneto avoids it.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magneto.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magneto looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Magneto throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magneto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Magneto.
Magneto cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magneto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Magneto.
Jab from Magneto.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Magneto moved away.
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Magneto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Magneto controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop is looking to break free of the clinch but Magneto has double underhooks.
Magneto takes a shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Magneto.
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!
Bishop lands a body shot.
Magneto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Magneto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magneto tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Magneto back against the cage.
Magneto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magneto throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Magneto controls the action.
Magneto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magneto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Magneto scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magneto lands a knee to the head.
Magneto blocking some punches.
Magneto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magneto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magneto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Magneto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magneto tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop feints and then cracks Magneto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magneto down.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magneto. Magneto obviously looking to wear him down.
Magneto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magneto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magneto.
Magneto throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Magneto looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Magneto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Magneto blocks a leg kick.
Magneto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws the left hand but Magneto avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Magneto.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Magneto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magneto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Magneto moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magneto, right into the meat.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magneto manages to avoid it.
Magneto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magneto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Magneto.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magneto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magneto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Magneto does it's job there.
Bishop slips a straight right by Magneto.
Magneto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magneto scores with a leg kick.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Bishop slips under a jab from Magneto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magneto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop cracks Magneto with an open hand slap.
Magneto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Magneto misses.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Magneto should have avoided that one.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Magneto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucas Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magneto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop swings for the body but Magneto moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magneto, right into the meat.
Bishop swings for the body but Magneto moves out of range.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Magneto's ribs.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magneto can pounce on him.
Magneto throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Magneto only half commits.
Magneto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magneto punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Magneto misses with a straight left.
Magneto takes one to the chin there.
Magneto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magneto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop cracks the inside of Magneto's front leg.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tests Magneto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magneto throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Magneto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Magneto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magneto looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a body punch but Magneto moves out of range.
Magneto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magneto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magneto throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magneto.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magneto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magneto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop throws a hook but Magneto blocks it.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magneto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magneto blocks a low kick nicely.
Magneto ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Magneto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magneto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bishop if he has to take too many more of those.
Magneto tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Magneto lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Bishop tries to work over Magneto's front leg with a kick but Magneto checks it.
Magneto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Magneto lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magneto scores with a decent looking hook.
Magneto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Magneto.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Magneto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magneto lands a head kick!
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magneto.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magneto throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Magneto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magneto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Magneto.
Magneto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Magneto saw it coming and moves away.
Magneto throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Magneto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magneto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Magneto tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Magneto's leg but Magneto calmly moves out of range.
Magneto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magneto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop takes a swing at Magneto's ribcage but misses.
Magneto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Magneto connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magneto.
Magneto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Magneto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Magneto is out of range.
Magneto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magneto throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Magneto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Magneto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magneto lands a glancing blow to the side of Bishop's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magneto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Magneto's side.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Magneto moves out of range easily.
Magneto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Magneto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bishop.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magneto.
Magneto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
That kick from Magneto tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magneto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Magneto should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magneto lands a body shot.
Magneto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magneto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magneto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magneto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Magneto misses with a wild body shot.
Magneto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop with a jab.
Magneto lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Magneto thuds a left hand into Bishop's body.
Magneto avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Magneto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magneto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magneto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop throws a body punch but Magneto moves out of range.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magneto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magneto.
Magneto takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Magneto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
The fighters circling - Magneto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Magneto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magneto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Magneto.
Magneto lands a jab to the nose.
Magneto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magneto throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Magneto checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magneto swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magneto is able to avoid easily.
Magneto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magneto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Magneto lands a glancing blow to the side of Bishop's head.
Magneto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
As Bishop tries to get set, Magneto tries to push him back and clinch up but Bishop manages to avoid the attempt.
Bishop thumps Magneto with a low kick.
Magneto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop moves out of range as Magneto strikes.
Magneto backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magneto blocks the body kick.
Magneto throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Magneto.
Bishop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Maximus Magneto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Magneto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magneto moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Magneto ducks down to avoid it.
Magneto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magneto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magneto misses the jab.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Magneto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop drops his hands momentarily and Magneto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop thumps Magneto with a low kick.
Magneto scores with a jab. Bishop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magneto looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Magneto is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magneto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magneto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magneto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop checks a low kick from Magneto.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magneto.
Magneto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Magneto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Magneto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop cracks Magneto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magneto scores with a jab. Bishop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magneto is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Bishop cracks the inside of Magneto's front leg.
Magneto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Magneto ducks down to avoid it.
Magneto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Magneto.
Magneto throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Magneto misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Magneto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop throws the left hand but Magneto avoids the punch easily.
Magneto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magneto moves away.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Magneto counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magneto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magneto.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Magneto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Magneto.
Magneto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magneto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magneto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magneto.
Magneto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magneto moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
A quick step to the side and Magneto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bishop misses.
Magneto thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Magneto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magneto motions for Bishop to come forward. Magneto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magneto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magneto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
And Bishop responds with a good body kick, but Magneto manages to step out the way in time.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Magneto is out of range.
Bishop throws a push kick but Magneto slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Magneto.
Good leg kick by Magneto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Magneto avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lucas Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magneto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Magneto misses.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magneto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Magneto.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magneto throws a head kick that misses.
Magneto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magneto ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Magneto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Magneto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Magneto throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Magneto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magneto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Magneto blocks the body kick.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magneto throws out the jab.
Magneto lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a hook but Magneto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Magneto.
Bishop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magneto throws a shot to the body.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Magneto's ribs.
Magneto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Magneto's head back.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Magneto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Magneto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Magneto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magneto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Magneto is just out of range.
Magneto throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Magneto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Magneto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximus Magneto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Magneto scores with a head kick. Bishop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bishop throws a push kick but Magneto slaps the foot to one side.
Magneto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magneto if he has to take too many more of those.
Magneto ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Magneto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Magneto.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magneto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Magneto misses its target.
Magneto misses with a hook.
Magneto moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magneto. That did some damage!
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magneto.
Bishop delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magneto tried to score with a low kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Magneto checks it.
As Bishop backs away, Magneto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Magneto.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magneto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magneto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magneto scores with a push kick.
Magneto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magneto misses with an uppercut
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magneto tries to counter by clinching up but Bishop breaks away and moves out of range.
Magneto connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Bishop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Magneto.
Bishop is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bishop misses the body punch
and Magneto counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Magneto is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Magneto. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magneto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magneto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magneto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magneto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Magneto blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Magneto's side.
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 Maximus Magneto.
Well Bishop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bishop!
Lucas Bishop is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Lucas Bishop took to the microphone: 'Nah not twice.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainer Varvaskoukku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku blocks a low kick nicely.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Varvaskoukku seems unphased.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Varvaskoukku throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Varvaskoukku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku cracks the inside of Finch's front leg.
Finch delivers a nice body kick.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Varvaskoukku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch throws a push kick but Varvaskoukku slaps the foot to one side.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
A big left from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Varvaskoukku.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varvaskoukku is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Finch.
Finch thows a body kick. Varvaskoukku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Varvaskoukku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Varvaskoukku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Varvaskoukku throws out the jab.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku scoring well with a low kick there.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finch.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varvaskoukku.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
Varvaskoukku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finch pulls Varvaskoukku in close to his closed guard and prevents Varvaskoukku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is controlling Varvaskoukku's posture.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku is really struggling to control Finch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finch is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finch pulls Varvaskoukku in close to his closed guard and prevents Varvaskoukku from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four 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.
Varvaskoukku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Finch moves out of range as Varvaskoukku throws a body kick.
Varvaskoukku motions for Finch to come forward. Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a hook. Varvaskoukku ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Finch scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Finch misses.
Varvaskoukku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Varvaskoukku scoring well with a low kick there.
Richmond Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Varvaskoukku digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varvaskoukku or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch feints and then cracks Varvaskoukku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Finch.
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!
Finch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Varvaskoukku misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Varvaskoukku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varvaskoukku somewhat.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Finch punishes Varvaskoukku's body with a nice straight punch.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku avoids a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku connects with a jab.
Finch throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Varvaskoukku into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainer Varvaskoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Varvaskoukku walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Varvaskoukku momentarily.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Varvaskoukku is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Varvaskoukku saw that one coming.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Varvaskoukku throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws a push kick but Varvaskoukku slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooh!!! Finch has knocked Varvaskoukku down with a huge combo! Finch steps away and waves a wobbly Varvaskoukku back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Varvaskoukku is rocked!
Varvaskoukku get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Varvaskoukku stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Finch runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richmond Finch! Richmond Finch retains his featherweight title!
Richmond Finch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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