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MFN 190:Koothrappali vs Moribe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soulfly - Pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kholin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roosevelt is looking for a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Roosevelt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roosevelt keeps the fight on the outside.
Roosevelt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roosevelt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick but Kholin checks it.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Kholin lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kholin, right into the meat.
Kholin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kholin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roosevelt throws a wild body kick that Kholin sees coming a mile off.
Roosevelt wants to land a leg kick but Kholin is out of range.
Roosevelt slips under a jab from Kholin.
A little feinted left hand from Roosevelt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin throws a right and a left that Roosevelt avoids nicely.
Kholin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roosevelt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kholin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kholin throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roosevelt slips a straight right by Kholin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Roosevelt. Beautiful body shot.
Roosevelt darts in looking for a takedown but Kholin gets double underhooks and turns Roosevelt into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kholin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kholin, right into the meat.
Kholin misses with a low kick.
It looked like Roosevelt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kholin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Kholin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roosevelt misses the shot to the body.
Kholin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kholin throws a hook but Roosevelt avoids it easily.
Roosevelt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kholin can pounce on him.
Roosevelt throws a good cross that connects.
Kholin looks to score with a jab to the body but Roosevelt is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Roosevelt.
Kholin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kholin thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roosevelt is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin ducks under a wild hook from Roosevelt.
Kholin avoids the head kick by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws the kick towards the body but Kholin avoids it.
Kholin throws out a loose jab but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roosevelt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kholin throws a low kick but Roosevelt moves out of range easily.
Kholin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roosevelt manages to avoid it.
Kholin feints and then cracks Roosevelt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roosevelt down.
Kholin takes a swing at Roosevelt's ribcage but misses.
Roosevelt connects with a solid leg kick.
Roosevelt lands a jab to the nose.
Roosevelt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kholin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kholin is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roosevelt as Kholin tries to tie him up.
Roosevelt tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin misses with a body punch.
Roosevelt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Roosevelt can't find room to land a body shot as Kholin controls the action.
Kholin works on Roosevelt's body with a couple of short punches.
Kholin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roosevelt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roosevelt blocking some punches.
Kholin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kholin working aggressively here.
Roosevelt is trying to break free.
Roosevelt wants to get back to striking at distance but Kholin won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin lands a body punch.
Kholin is trying to push Roosevelt away but Roosevelt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Roosevelt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Kholin pushes Roosevelt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kholin working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kholin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kholin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roosevelt circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roosevelt.
Kholin avoids the body shot from Roosevelt.
Kholin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roosevelt moves in looking to clinch but Kholin pushes him off.
Roosevelt lands a lovely overhand right.
Kholin throws a right and a left that Roosevelt avoids nicely.
Kholin scores with a leg kick.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roosevelt throws a big shot that misses.
Roosevelt checks a leg kick nicely.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kholin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roosevelt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kholin.
Kholin misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roosevelt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt sets himself, and Kholin steps forward looking for the clinch! Roosevelt avoids it this time.
Kholin swinging wildly here.
Roosevelt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roosevelt blocks a head kick by Kholin.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roosevelt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roosevelt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kholin circles away.
Kholin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roosevelt lands with an uppercut that bounces Kholin off the cage and back into range.
Kholin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roosevelt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kholin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosevelt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roosevelt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kholin is just out of range.
Kholin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kholin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt thumps Kholin with a low kick.
Roosevelt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kholin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roosevelt lands a body shot.
Roosevelt blocks the body kick.
Roosevelt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kholin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kholin throws a head kick that Roosevelt semi-blocks.
Kholin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roosevelt works Kholin's body with a nice hook.
Roosevelt scores with a jab to the body.
Roosevelt stuns Kholin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kholin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roosevelt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roosevelt misses with a low kick.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses.
Roosevelt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Roosevelt avoids the head kick by Kholin.
Roosevelt lands a leg kick that knocks Kholin off balance momentarily.
Kholin closes the distance and pushes Roosevelt back into the cage.
Kholin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kholin struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosevelt controls his hands.
Roosevelt scores with a shoulder strike.
Roosevelt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt has a couple of punches blocked by Kholin.
Kholin tries to stall but Roosevelt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Kholin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kholin.
It looks like Karl Roosevelt has been cut.
Kholin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roosevelt lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Kholin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roosevelt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kholin prevents a body shot from Roosevelt.
A short left from Roosevelt.
Kholin misses with a body punch.
Roosevelt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosevelt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kholin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kholin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kholin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roosevelt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roosevelt.
Kholin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Roosevelt.
Kholin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roosevelt as Kholin tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Roosevelt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Karl Roosevelt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roosevelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin has a couple of punches blocked by Roosevelt.
Kholin tries to throw a body punch but Roosevelt avoids it by throwing Kholin back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roosevelt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kholin's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roosevelt.
Kholin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Roosevelt.
Kholin misses with a body punch.
Kholin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roosevelt's elbow.
A body shot lands from Roosevelt.
Kholin is breathing heavily.
Roosevelt has a couple of punches blocked by Kholin.
Roosevelt lands with a right to the head.
Kholin struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosevelt controls his hands.
Roosevelt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roosevelt misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Roosevelt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Roosevelt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kholin throws a leg kick but Roosevelt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kholin misses with a jab to the body
and Roosevelt counters with a nice uppercut.
Roosevelt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kholin is just out of range.
Kholin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick but Kholin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roosevelt. That's going to slow Kholin down.
Kholin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roosevelt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kholin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kholin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kholin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kholin misses with a low kick as Roosevelt jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosevelt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kholin's hands.
Roosevelt throws out a leg kick but Kholin moves out of range and Roosevelt only half commits.
Kholin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roosevelt scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Kholin looks to score with a jab to the body but Roosevelt is just out of range.
Roosevelt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kholin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt throws a chopping leg kick but Kholin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kholin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Roosevelt lands with a kick to the temple. Kholin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roosevelt lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kholin misses with a straight right.
Roosevelt moves out of range of the body kick from Kholin.
Roosevelt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Roosevelt.
Kholin slips a jab from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kholin to the ground. Roosevelt is now in Kholin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Kholin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roosevelt won't allow Kholin to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.
Kholin controlling the position.
Roosevelt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kholin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kholin being controlled here, momentarily.
Kholin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roosevelt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kholin is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt motions for Kholin to come forward. Roosevelt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kholin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kholin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kholin misses with a head kick.
Kholin takes a swing at Roosevelt's ribcage but misses.
Roosevelt swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin misses with a head kick.
Kholin ducks right into an uppercut from Roosevelt.
Kholin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roosevelt. That's going to slow Kholin down.
Kholin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roosevelt rather than just go for the knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roosevelt!
Kholin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roosevelt connects with a single shot there.
Roosevelt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Roosevelt - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roosevelt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kholin on the side of the head.
Roosevelt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Kholin does no damage.
A jab from Kholin misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kholin 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 Roosevelt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roosevelt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roosevelt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kholin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kholin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roosevelt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kholin scrambles back to his feet.
Roosevelt misses with a low kick.
Roosevelt connects with a looping right hand.
Roosevelt thuds his right hand into Kholin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kholin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roosevelt is able to avoid easily.
Kholin throws a body punch but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Kholin misses with a hook
and Roosevelt counters with a nice leg kick.
Kholin throws a front kick aimed at Roosevelt's knee but Roosevelt avoids it well.
Karl Roosevelt is winning the standup battle so far.
Roosevelt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kholin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Roosevelt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roosevelt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Roosevelt!
A less than humble Karl Roosevelt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Disney!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Disney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Disney backwards.
Disney blocking some punches.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Disney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Disney.
David Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Disney slips a jab from Taylor .
Disney tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Disney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Disney counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disney's elbow.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disney's elbow.
Taylor tries a body shot but Disney blocks it.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Disney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor prevents Disney from breaking the clinch.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Disney controls his hands.
Disney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
Taylor trying to control the action but Disney is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Disney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taylor .
Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Disney can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor lands an elbow.
Disney is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taylor connects with a decent elbow.
Disney tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Disney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Disney taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.
Disney taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Taylor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taylor moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disney tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Disney is squirming around nicely.
Taylor dominating with strikes here.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Disney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Disney tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Disney.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Disney.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Disney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Disney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disney manages to avoid it.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Disney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Disney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Walt Disney has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor cracks Disney with an open hand slap.
Disney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Disney moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Disney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Disney can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
A short right from Taylor .
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Disney working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Disney blocks an uppercut.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Disney's efforts to push away.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Disney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Disney fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Disney wants to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch position.
Disney throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
David Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Disney to the mat! Disney manages to get full guard.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Disney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Disney can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Disney trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor wants to control but Disney is keeping him busy.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Disney dodges it nicely.
Disney is not content to let Taylor control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Disney dodges it nicely.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Disney dodges it nicely.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Disney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Disney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor .
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Disney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor .
Disney slips under a jab.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Disney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney slips under a jab.
Walt Disney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Disney.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Disney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Disney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Disney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Disney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walt Disney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor throws a right and a left that Disney avoids nicely.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Disney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Disney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Disney continues to drive forward.
Disney gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Disney manages to retain guard.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Disney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Disney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Disney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is working Disney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Disney trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor trying to control but Disney is working from the bottom.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Disney is keeping the position.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Disney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Disney tries to counter by closing the distance.
Disney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor .
Taylor works Disney's body with a nice hook.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Disney counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disney.
Disney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Disney tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
Disney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Disney.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney throws a head kick that half lands.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Disney tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Disney misses its intended target.
Disney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor 's calf.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
David Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Disney slips a jab and a cross from Taylor .
Taylor 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Disney under the eye.
Taylor moves out of range as Disney strikes.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Disney's ribs.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disney.
Disney throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Disney avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Disney wants to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch position.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Disney moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Disney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Disney.
Walt Disney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Disney.
Taylor lands a body shot.
No joy there for Taylor , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Disney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Disney slips a jab and a cross from Taylor .
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Disney throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Taylor !
David Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam comes to the cage accompanied by Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramanujam slips under a jab.
A head kick from Ramanujam lands but Tutov takes it in his stride.
Ramanujam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramanujam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tutov. That one must have hurt.
Ramanujam thows a body kick. Tutov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that half lands.
Ramanujam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Ramanujam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov throws out a counter right but Ramanujam avoids it with no problem.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramanujam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramanujam looks up at the clock and then as Tutov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramanujam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutov tries to improve position but can't.
Ramanujam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tutov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov taking a bit of punishment here - Ramanujam scoring with strikes.
Ramanujam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tutov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ramanujam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tutov struggling a bit here.
Ramanujam trying to control the action but Tutov is working from the bottom.
Tutov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramanujam.
Ramanujam lands a nice forearm strike.
Tutov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramanujam looks up at the clock and then as Tutov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramanujam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ramanujam seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ramanujam grinds an elbow into Tutov's temple.
Tutov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramanujam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tutov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramanujam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tutov is looking to reverse the position.
Ramanujam working away.
Ramanujam creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tutov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramanujam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tutov struggling a bit here.
Ramanujam cracks Tutov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam throws an elbow but Tutov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tutov is not content to let Ramanujam control the position.
Tutov taking a bit of punishment here - Ramanujam scoring with strikes.
Tutov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tutov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramanujam.
Ramanujam lands an elbow.
Ramanujam creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tutov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahavir Ramanujam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tutov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramanujam lands a glancing blow to the side of Tutov's head.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Ramanujam's shoulder, as Ramanujam tries to avoid the shot.
Ramanujam takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Ramanujam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramanujam lands a body shot.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramanujam.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramanujam.
Nice sprawl there from Tutov as Ramanujam shoots in.
Ramanujam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Ramanujam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramanujam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramanujam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramanujam throws a right and a left that Tutov avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Ramanujam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramanujam wants to slow Tutov down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramanujam.
Tutov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ramanujam blocks it well.
Ramanujam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Tutov tenderised Ramanujam's leg. Ramanujam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramanujam slips a jab from Tutov.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
Tutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Ramanujam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Ramanujam.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramanujam 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 Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tutov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramanujam with a body shot.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramanujam thumps Tutov with a low kick.
Ramanujam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tutov can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Ramanujam. That snapped Tutov's head back.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Ramanujam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Ramanujam connects with a body shot that sends Tutov's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramanujam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ramanujam backs off Tutov throws a huge counter combo but Ramanujam manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Ramanujam moves out of range easily.
Ramanujam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramanujam takes one to the side of the head.
Mahavir Ramanujam is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Tutov. That snapped Ramanujam's head back.
Ramanujam misses with a leg kick.
Tutov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ramanujam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramanujam walks into a stiff left hand from Tutov.
Ramanujam looks to land a body kick but Tutov moved away.
Ramanujam lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutov off the cage and back into range.
Ramanujam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Ramanujam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tutov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramanujam.
Nice shot lands for Tutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramanujam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tutov.
Ramanujam attempts a counter takedown but Tutov avoids it well and moves away.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramanujam misses the target.
Ramanujam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tutov checks a low kick from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tutov. Tutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramanujam. Ramanujam obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramanujam throws a big shot that misses.
Ramanujam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramanujam blocks the body kick.
Tutov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam is looking to land body kicks.
Tutov misses with a hook. Ramanujam ducked under it nicely.
Ramanujam attempts a counter takedown but Tutov avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramanujam feints and then cracks Tutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutov down.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam blocks a leg kick.
Ramanujam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tutov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahavir Ramanujam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutov misses with a low kick as Ramanujam jumps back.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam scores with a shot to the body.
Ramanujam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramanujam connects with a jab.
Tutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramanujam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Ramanujam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramanujam throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov ducks right into an uppercut from Ramanujam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahavir Ramanujam dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramanujam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Ramanujam misses.
Tutov thinks about the counter body kick.
Tutov moves forwards but Ramanujam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramanujam cracks Tutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Ramanujam moved out of range.
Ramanujam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramanujam.
A big left from Ramanujam misses.
A cross from Ramanujam lands.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramanujam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramanujam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramanujam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov swings for the body but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Ramanujam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramanujam throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov throws a jab when Ramanujam was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Ramanujam.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Ramanujam feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Tutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramanujam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tutov has time to react.
Ramanujam lunges at Tutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tutov's hand.
Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramanujam.
Tutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramanujam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramanujam throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutov wants to land a leg kick but Ramanujam is out of range.
Tutov blocks the body kick.
Ramanujam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramanujam throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramanujam.
Tutov moves away from the strike by Ramanujam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Ramanujam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramanujam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Ramanujam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Ramanujam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramanujam can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Tutov coming out on top.
Tutov throws out a leg kick but Ramanujam moves out of range and Tutov only half commits.
Ramanujam defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
Ramanujam throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramanujam.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Ramanujam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tutov, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Tutov checks it.
Tutov throws out a counter right but Ramanujam avoids it with no problem.
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut
enabling Tutov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Ramanujam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Ramanujam avoids it.
Ramanujam works Tutov's body with a nice hook.
Tutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Tutov moved away.
Tutov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramanujam's calf.
Ramanujam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramanujam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam scores with a leg kick.
Tutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Ramanujam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Tutov misses.
Ramanujam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramanujam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramanujam looks to throw the jab but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramanujam.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Ramanujam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramanujam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Ramanujam moves out of range easily.
Ramanujam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutov can pounce on him.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramanujam throws a hook to the side of Tutov's head but Tutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrey Tutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tutov misses with a head kick.
Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Mahavir Ramanujam.
Well Ramanujam 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahavir Ramanujam!
A very excited looking Mahavir Ramanujam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Ich Will!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Reefer there.
Hermansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reefer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermansson misses with a looping left.
Hermansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermansson 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.
Hermansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reefer misses with a body punch.
Hermansson misses with some punches.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reefer has Hermansson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermansson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reefer misses with some punches.
Reefer stalling the fight.
We've been informed that Reefer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reefer blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hermansson - that landed with a thud.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reefer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermansson regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson wants to sweep but no luck.
Reefer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson has an active guard here but Reefer has managed to pass into half guard.
Hermansson looking for submissions off his back.
Reefer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermansson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hermansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reefer trying to control from Hermansson's half guard. Hermansson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hermansson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reefer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hermansson pulls down on the head and he's put Reefer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Olov Hermansson!
A less than humble Jan Olov Hermansson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Why can't we be friends. 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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200 lbs
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193 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hickock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickock defending well as Suri loads up on a big left hand.
Hickock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Hickock.
Hickock throws a hook but Suri avoids it easily.
Hickock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suri momentarily.
Hickock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suri lands a nice hook to Hickock's body. Hickock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suri.
Suri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hickock tries to clinch but Suri moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Suri blocks the leg kick.
Suri lands with a straight right. Hickock didn't see that one coming.
Hickock throws a jab when Suri was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suri tests Hickock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hickock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hickock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Suri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hickock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suri throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickock counters with a left to the body.
Hickock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suri doesn't seem bothered though.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickock manages to avoid it.
Suri throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickock counters with a one-two to the body.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Hickock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock misses with a series of wild punches.
Hickock lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Suri.
Richard Hickock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickock wants to clinch up but Suri keeps it at a distance.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Hickock's head but Hickock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Hickock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Hickock.
Suri scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hickock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Suri looks to land a left hand but Hickock moved out of range nicely.
Hickock connects with a body shot.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Hickock saw that one coming.
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickock throws a leg kick
and Hickock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hickock tries to bum rush Suri with a series of wild strikes but Suri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hickock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suri throws out the jab.
Hickock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Hickock saw that one coming.
Hickock punishes Suri's body with a nice straight punch.
Suri slips a jab and a cross from Hickock.
Suri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hickock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suri keeps the fight on the outside.
Suri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suri throws a looping overhand right but Hickock ducks down to avoid it.
Hickock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suri throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickock was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick from Hickock.
Suri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hickock.
Suri stuns Hickock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Hickock slips the punch.
Hickock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri lands a nice shot that snaps Hickock's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hickock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hickock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suri dives in for a single leg takedown but Hickock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hickock looks to land a body kick but Suri moved away.
Hickock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Suri. That snapped Hickock's head back.
Hickock lands a slapping body shot.
Suri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickock misses with a double jab.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Hickock throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suri misses with a looping left.
Suri defending well as Hickock loads up on a big left hand.
Suri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Suri misses.
Suri wants to land a leg kick but Hickock is out of range.
Hickock throws a shot to the body.
Suri throws a jab when Hickock was well out of range.
Suri misses with a series of wild punches.
Suri misses with a looping left.
Hickock staying out of range there.
Suri misses with a straight left.
Hickock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Hickock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suri lands with a good body shot.
Hickock throws a series of strikes that have Suri backpedaling.
Hickock throws the kick towards the body but Suri avoids it.
Suri throwing a counter right hand but Hickock manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickock is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Suri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickock.
Hickock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hickock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suri misses with a straight right.
Suri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hickock to the mat! Hickock manages to get full guard.
Hickock is controlling Suri's posture.
Hickock looking to control.
Hickock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hickock being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suri is looking to pass into half guard but Hickock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hickock is in guard.
Suri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hickock controls the pace.
Suri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hickock has passed into side control.
Suri is trying to control Hickock's posture but Hickock avoids it.
Suri tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri is trying to control Hickock's posture but Hickock avoids it.
Suri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hickock taking a breather here.
Suri is not content to let Hickock control the position.
Suri is letting Hickock control him for a moment.
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.
Hickock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suri keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickock stands up and beckons Suri to his feet.
Hickock walks into a straight right hand from Suri.
Hickock scores with a shot to the body.
Hickock misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hickock 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 Suri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hickock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hickock connects with a right hand. Suri shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hickock misses with a straight right.
Hickock lands a jab.
Hickock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hickock.
Suri misses with a looping left.
A combination from Suri does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hickock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hickock on the side of the head.
Hickock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hickock thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hickock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suri.
Hickock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Hickock throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Hickock saw that one coming.
Hickock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hickock punishes Suri's body with a nice straight punch.
Hickock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suri.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri throws a right hand that misses
and Hickock counters with a good low kick that Suri was not able to check.
A cross from Suri lands.
Hickock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suri.
Suri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hickock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suri scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri needs to keep his hands up - Hickock had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock tries to score with a low kick but Suri moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Suri. Those never looked like landing.
Hickock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Suri misses with a hook.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suri 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.
Suri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hickock connects with a crisp jab.
Hickock throws a wild body kick that Suri sees coming a mile off.
Suri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hickock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richard Hickock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suri slips a jab from Hickock.
Hickock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suri walks into a straight right hand from Hickock.
Hickock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Hickock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
Hickock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Suri misses.
Hickock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left lands for Hickock.
Suri is rocked!
Hickock moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Suri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Hickock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suri seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suri scores with a shot to the side of Hickock's head.
Suri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock trying to control the position but instead, Suri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hickock into the cage.
Hickock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hickock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Hickock misses with a punch on the inside.
Suri breaks the clinch.
Hickock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hickock there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Suri misses.
Suri 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.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hickock misses with a head kick.
Hickock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hickock doesn't seem bothered though.
Hickock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suri throws out the jab.
Hickock throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Hickock only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Hickock.
Well Hickock 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Hickock!
Our winner, Richard Hickock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Sher Shah Suri stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit, I want my rematch! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes into the arena with Lords Of Salem blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Lennox!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox walks into a jab.
It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lennox counters with a nice uppercut.
Lennox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lennox.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Lennox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero connects with the punch.
Lennox just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Lennox moves away and avoids it.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Lennox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero misses with the combination.
Lennox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lennox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lennox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero tests Lennox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero stalks Lennox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lennox's face. Lennox staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to bum rush Lennox with a series of wild strikes but Lennox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lennox fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lennox.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Lennox, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Lennox against the cage but Lennox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicodemo Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
A big right from Romero misses.
Lennox lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lennox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lennox slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lennox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lennox trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lennox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lennox is in close to Romero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lennox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
Lennox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Lennox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lennox content to stall in guard here.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to hit a switch here but Lennox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Romero there!
Romero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romero taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lennox tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Lennox will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romero misses with a looping right.
Lennox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero shoots in but Lennox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lennox's half guard.
Lennox is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lennox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
Lennox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Lennox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennox pushing down on Romero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Lennox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero looking to control but Lennox passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romero wants to get back to full guard but Lennox has mounted him!
Lennox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Romero working to try and regain half guard.
Ray Lennox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lennox lands a big elbow.
Romero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nicodemo Romero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lennox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lennox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeez, Nicodemo Romero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicodemo Romero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Lennox!
A very excited looking Ray Lennox 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta comes into the arena with Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
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World class MT
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Hockles.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hockles moves away.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hockles was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Hockles raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hockles is just out of range.
Manta jabs Hockles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manta takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Manta. That snapped Hockles's head back.
Hockles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Hockles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manta looks to throw a body kick
and Hockles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manta moves out of range as Hockles throws a body kick.
Manta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hockles sprawls and moves away.
Hockles looks to land a left hand but Manta moved out of range nicely.
Manta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manta thuds a left hand into Hockles's body.
A leg kick checked by Manta.
Hockles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manta. Hockles shrugs it off though.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manta!
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Manta looks for the body kick but Hockles saw that one coming.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hockles throws a lazy head kick
and Manta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hockles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manta, as that shot connected.
Manta misses with a series of wild punches.
Hockles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manta counters with a straight right hand.
Manta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manta gets through Hockles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hockles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manta cracks Hockles with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hockles.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by Hockles.
Hockles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta has had enough of the clinch but Hockles keeps him there for the moment.
Manta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hockles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hockles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hockles.
Manta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hockles connects with a jab.
Manta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hockles moves away.
Hockles has managed to clinch.
Manta struggles to land a body shot inside as Hockles controls his hands.
Hockles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hockles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hockles avoids the elbow strike from Manta, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Manta fails to land.
Hockles dodges an elbow strike from Manta.
Manta struggles to land a body shot inside as Hockles controls his hands.
Hockles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Manta misses the target.
Hockles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hockles's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manta. Hockles does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hockles moves out of range as Manta strikes.
Manta avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Manta just misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manta moves out of range of the body kick.
Manta cracks Hockles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hockles ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
Manta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hockles is looking to clinch but Manta is avoiding it.
Hockles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hockles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hockles tries to clinch up but Manta circles away and keeps his distance.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Hockles is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hockles gets tackled into the cage by Manta. Manta maintains the clinch.
Hockles wants to get back to striking at distance but Manta won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Manta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hockles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Hockles misses.
Federico Manta is winning the standup battle so far.
Hockles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manta.
Manta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manta lands a jab.
A jab from Manta misses.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Some wild striking there from Hockles.
Manta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hockles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Manta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Manta as he checks the leg kick.
Manta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manta blocks a head kick by Hockles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Hockles looks to land a body kick but Manta moved away.
Hockles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hockles can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Hockles.
Donk. Manta catches Hockles right on the button with a cross.
Manta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hockles avoids the body shot from Manta.
Manta lands with a nice body punch.
Hockles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manta forces Hockles back against the cage and clinches.
Hockles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manta avoiding damage as Hockles throws knees to the body.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hockles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manta misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manta has closed the distance and engaged Hockles in a clinch.
Manta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Hockles.
Manta lands with a light punch inside.
Hockles looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manta lands an elbow inside that Hockles shrugs off.
Hockles avoids a wild elbow strike from Manta.
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
Manta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Manta thows a body kick. Hockles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Hockles misses
and Manta counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hockles finds it's way through Manta's defenses.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but Hockles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manta lands with a straight right. Hockles didn't see that one coming.
Hockles misses with a kick to the body.
Manta throws a series of strikes that have Hockles backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Manta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manta.
Manta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Manta throws a wild body kick that Hockles sees coming a mile off.
Manta misses with a body shot.
Manta looks to land a right hand but Hockles moved out of range.
Hockles feints and then cracks Manta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manta down.
Manta avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
Manta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hockles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hockles is just out of range.
Manta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hockles looks to land a body kick but Manta moved away.
Manta cracks Hockles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hockles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hockles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manta throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.
Hockles follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hockles looks for the body kick but Manta saw that one coming.
Manta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hockles.
Hockles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Manta.
Hockles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Manta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hockles.
Hockles throws a head kick but Manta moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hockles.
Manta avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Manta throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
Manta with a jab.
Hockles looks to land a body kick but Manta moved away.
Hockles slips a jab from Manta.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Hockles throws the kick towards the body but Manta avoids it.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hockles tries to clinch up.
Hockles darts in trying to clinch
and Manta counters with a right hand to the body.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manta avoids a kick to the body.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta keeps Hockles at a distance using the push kick.
Manta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hockles tries to clinch up but Manta circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hockles tries to get set, Manta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hockles manages to avoid the attempt.
A good leg kick by Hockles.
Hockles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hockles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manta lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hockles.
Federico Manta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockles tries to close the distance and clinch but Manta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manta cracks Hockles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manta moves out of range of the body kick from Hockles.
Hockles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hockles was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Manta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hockles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manta.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Manta dips to his left and cracks Hockles with an uppercut!
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manta throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.
Manta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hockles in his tracks.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Manta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hockles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with a wild body shot.
Hockles misses with a hook. Manta ducked under it nicely.
Hockles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hockles looks for the body kick but Manta saw that one coming.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Manta moves out of range easily.
Manta avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hockles flicks out a counter leg kick but Manta steps away.
Manta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hockles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hockles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manta.
Manta scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hockles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hockles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Manta moves out of range easily.
Manta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Hockles.
Manta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Hockles slips under a jab.
Hockles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manta moves out of range of the body kick.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
Manta connects with a body shot.
Hockles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Manta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hockles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hockles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Manta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manta 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Manta!
Our winner, Federico Manta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali comes to the cage accompanied by Punjab. Moribe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Krayzie Bone - Drama. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moribe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koothrappali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Koothrappali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koothrappali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koothrappali seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moribe blocks a low kick nicely.
Moribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koothrappali, right into the meat.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moribe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali throws the kick towards the body but Moribe avoids it.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Moribe's leg. Moribe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali tries to work over Moribe's front leg with a kick but Moribe checks it.
Moribe thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe throws out a loose jab but Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moribe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koothrappali.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koothrappali moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Moribe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Moribe. Beautiful body shot.
Koothrappali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe misses with a looping right.
Koothrappali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe tries a quick counter leg kick but Koothrappali is wise to it.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Moribe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
Moribe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe feints and then cracks Koothrappali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koothrappali down.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali.
Moribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Moribe misses the target.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that misses.
Moribe misses with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Koothrappali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali cracks the inside of Moribe's front leg.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Koothrappali lunges at Moribe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moribe's hand.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Koothrappali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koothrappali cracks Moribe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Moribe moves his leg out of the way.
Moribe jabs Koothrappali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koothrappali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koothrappali connects with the punch.
Moribe moves out of range of the leg kick from Koothrappali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moribe.
Moribe throws out a counter right but Koothrappali avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Moribe misses.
Koothrappali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moribe! But no joy.
Koothrappali scores with a body shot.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Moribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moribe checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Moribe moved away.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Moribe moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moribe.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koothrappali wants to slow Moribe down by chopping away at his legs.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Koothrappali checks it.
Moribe throws a push kick but Koothrappali slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koothrappali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moribe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koothrappali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moribe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koothrappali.
A slow jab from Moribe misses its intended target.
Koothrappali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koothrappali lands a high kick!
Moribe throws a low kick but Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
Moribe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moribe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koothrappali catches Moribe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koothrappali tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moribe. That did some damage!
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moribe is able to avoid easily.
Moribe 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.
Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Moribe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moribe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Koothrappali.
Moribe connects with a leg kick. Koothrappali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
And Moribe responds with a good body kick, but Koothrappali manages to step out the way in time.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koothrappali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moribe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koothrappali counters with a low kick, right behind Moribe 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe misses with a low kick as Koothrappali jumps back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moribe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koothrappali has got the better of the exchanges.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moribe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moribe throws a right and a left that Koothrappali avoids nicely.
Koothrappali moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moribe tries a body shot but Koothrappali blocks it.
Moribe pushes Koothrappali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moribe tries to work over Koothrappali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moribe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moribe working aggressively here.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koothrappali prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koothrappali taking a breather.
Koothrappali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Moribe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe can't find room to land a body shot as Koothrappali controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moribe.
Moribe has Koothrappali pressed against the cage, preventing Koothrappali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koothrappali wants to get back to striking at distance but Moribe won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe has Koothrappali pushed against the cage.
Moribe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koothrappali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moribe can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Moribe fails to land.
Moribe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koothrappali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moribe pushes Koothrappali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moribe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moribe working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Moribe.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
Moribe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moribe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koothrappali blocking some punches.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moribe.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koothrappali's elbow.
Nice body punch from Moribe - that landed with a thud.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koothrappali's elbow.
Koothrappali tries to break the clinch but Moribe is controlling the position.
Moribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
Koothrappali is looking to break free of the clinch but Moribe has double underhooks.
Moribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Koothrappali controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koothrappali's calf.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Moribe's leg. Moribe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Moribe moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the body kick.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moribe checks it well.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali staying out of range there.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Koothrappali lands a really nice looking cross but Moribe seems unphased.
Moribe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moribe. Koothrappali does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali throws a shot to the body.
Moribe throws a low kick but Koothrappali avoids it.
Moribe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koothrappali.
Moribe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koothrappali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Koothrappali throws a big shot that misses.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
Moribe checks a leg kick nicely.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koothrappali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moribe's sensitive parts.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moribe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Koothrappali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moribe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koothrappali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Decent striking displayed by Moribe there.
Moribe looks to clinch
and Koothrappali counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Moribe blocks the leg kick.
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koothrappali checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali throwing a counter right hand but Moribe manages to avoid it.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Moribe tries to counter with a clinch but Koothrappali shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe stuns Koothrappali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Moribe.
Moribe moves out of range of the body kick.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moribe.
Moribe tests Koothrappali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moribe connects with the punch.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moribe.
Moribe cracks the inside of Koothrappali's front leg.
Moribe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koothrappali can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Moribe as he connects with a hook.
Koothrappali takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
Oooooh!!! Moribe has knocked Koothrappali down with a huge combo! Moribe steps away and waves a wobbly Koothrappali back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Koothrappali is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Moribe lands a beautiful left hook that drops Koothrappali. Koothrappali tries to recover but Moribe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Koothrappali lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azusa Moribe!
Azusa Moribe is the new featherweight champion!
Azusa Moribe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
180 lbs
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197 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat misses with a wild body shot.
Thory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Milat.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Thory throws a solid leg kick but Milat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thory.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Milat. That did some damage!
Milat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milat tried to score with a low kick but Thory checks it.
Milat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory gets the takedown into side control.
Thory creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thory wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milat, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory cracks Milat with a big elbow.
Milat can't do much from the bottom here.
Thory trying to control the action but Milat is working from the bottom.
Milat tries to bench press Thory off him but Thory keeps the position.
Thory wants to control but Milat is keeping him busy.
Thory tries to move to mount but Milat blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thory cracks Milat with a big elbow.
Milat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thory.
Milat wants to control but Thory postures up.
Milat is trying to get back to half guard.
Thory sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thory taking a breather here.
Thory creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat wants to get back to his feet but Thory drags him back down.
Thory working away.
Thory with the ground and pound but Milat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thory frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Milat trying desperately to get to his feet.
Milat tries to hold on but Thory postures up.
Milat is desperately trying to improve his position but Thory has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thory wants to control the action but instead Milat gets a body lock and reverses into Thory's guard! Nice work!
Milat postures up.
Milat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Milat continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Milat throws a head kick that misses
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Thory misses
and Milat counters with a series of strikes. Thory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Milat tried to score with a low kick but Thory checks it.
Jab, jab by Milat - just one landing.
Milat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thory is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory throws a leg kick but Milat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Milat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thory will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Thory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Milat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory misses with a hook
and Milat counters with a body kick that stops Thory in his tracks momentarily.
Thory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milat throws a low kick but Thory avoids it.
Milat avoids a kick to the body.
Thory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Milat.
Thory scores with a jab to the head.
Milat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milat looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws the kick towards the body but Thory avoids it.
Milat tries to land a body kick
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.
Thory throws a lazy right hand but Milat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milat throws a low kick but Thory moves out of range easily.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Milat is just out of range.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thory.
Milat thows a leg kick but Thory checks it
and Thory counters with a three punch combo that has Milat backing up. Milat nods at Thory to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory tries to move into range but Milat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Milat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milat scores with a head kick.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Milat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thory tries a quick counter leg kick but Milat is wise to it.
Milat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Milat's head but Milat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thory moves out of range as Milat throws a body kick.
Milat misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milat looks to land a body kick but Thory moved away.
Thory avoids a kick to the body.
Thory 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Milat.
Thory throws out a powerful jab.
Thory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Milat throws a leg kick but Thory checks it.
Thory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thory misses with a hook.
Thory feints and then cracks Milat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milat down.
Milat throws a lazy right hand but Thory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thory misses.
Milat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Milat throws out a leg kick but Thory moves out of range and Milat only half commits.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Milat moves out of range of the strikes.
Milat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Thory.
Milat scores with a nice right hand.
Thory throws a head kick that misses
and Milat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milat.
Thory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milat throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Milat as he connects with a hook.
Thory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milat.
Thory's corner calls for a 1-2. Thory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milat scores with a leg kick.
Thory lands a right hook to the body.
Thory lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat walks into a jab.
A big right from Thory misses.
Thory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Milat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Milat throws a leg kick
and Thory counters with a good, hard body kick but Milat shrugs it off.
Milat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milat misses with a shot to the body
and Thory counters with a head kick. That will keep Milat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivan Milat is winning the standup battle so far.
Milat misses with a leg kick
and Thory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Milat.
Thory has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Milat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thory checks a leg kick.
Thory throws a head kick that half lands.
Thory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Milat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Thory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thory slips a jab and a cross from Milat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Thory is just out of range.
Milat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thory thuds a left hand into Milat's body.
Thory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thory tries to land a front kick but Milat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Milat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milat thumps Thory with a low kick.
Milat throws a lazy head kick
and Thory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vic Thory.
I think Thory 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
Post fight, Vic Thory took to the microphone: 'I want a rematch against Falco, that prick got lucky in our last match.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Orkan Dogu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
168 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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30
180 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Dogu.
Dogu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Dogu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dogu misses with a straight right.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dogu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wagner.
Dogu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
We've been told by Wagner's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner is looking to wear down Dogu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wagner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dogu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Dogu moves away and avoids it.
Dogu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Dogu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Dogu digs a good hook to Wagner's body.
Wagner slips a jab from Dogu.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Dogu scores with a body shot.
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogu.
Dogu moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner thuds a left hand into Dogu's body.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Dogu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
A big left from Dogu misses.
A shot to the body from Dogu misses
and Dogu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner moves out of range as Dogu strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Wagner misses its target.
Dogu lands a slapping body shot.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dogu moves away.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dogu manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dogu blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Dogu thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dogu.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Dogu blocks the low kick.
Dogu with a jab.
Dogu misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dogu.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Dogu misses with a body shot.
Dogu misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Dogu.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dogu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dogu scores with a jab.
Dogu misses with a looping left.
Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wagner looks to throw a body kick
and Dogu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dogu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dogu trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
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 Ryan Wagner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wagner throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dogu.
Dogu scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Dogu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a hook. Dogu ducked under it nicely.
Dogu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Wagner.
Wagner lands a lovely overhand right.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Dogu throws a shot to the body.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Dogu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wagner.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Dogu down.
Ryan Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Dogu throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Wagner catches Dogu right on the button with a cross.
Dogu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dogu.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Dogu moves out of range easily.
Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogu.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Dogu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dogu connects with the punch.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Dogu saw that one coming.
Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wagner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dogu.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dogu on the side of the head.
Wagner moves forwards but Dogu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dogu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner defending well as Dogu loads up on a big left hand.
Dogu throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dogu just manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Dogu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dogu.
Wagner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dogu.
Dogu throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner slips a straight right by Dogu.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Dogu throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogu.
Dogu misses with a body shot.
Dogu with a jab.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dogu throws a shot to the body.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dogu.
Dogu throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
Dogu defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Dogu with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.
Dogu swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dogu misses with a body shot
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
Dogu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Dogu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dogu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Dogu moved away.
Dogu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Dogu misses with a wild body shot.
Dogu throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dogu cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
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 Ryan Wagner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dogu.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Dogu thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Dogu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dogu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wagner throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Dogu moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Dogu cracks Wagner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dogu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Ryan Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner lands a nice hook to Dogu's body. Dogu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dogu takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
As Dogu backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dogu cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dogu misses the shot to the body.
Dogu throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Dogu moved out of range.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Dogu's shoulder, as Dogu tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner cracks Dogu with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dogu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Dogu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orkan Dogu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu scores with a sloppy right hand. Wagner should have avoided that one.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dogu manages to avoid it.
Dogu slips under a jab from Wagner.
Wagner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dogu is out of range.
Dogu slips under a jab.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Dogu is just out of range.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dogu momentarily.
Dogu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dogu is defended easily by Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dogu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
Dogu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dogu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Wagner.
Wagner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Wagner lands.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Dogu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dogu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wagner throws a series of strikes that have Dogu backpedaling.
Dogu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wagner!
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