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USFC 77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Marakatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marakatti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beyoncé - Halo. Borg Cloud will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Marakatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borg Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Cloud coming out on top.
Marakatti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cloud!
Marakatti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cloud has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cloud can't do much from the bottom here.
Cloud is looking for a sweep.
Marakatti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marakatti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cloud has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud is trying to control Marakatti's posture but Marakatti avoids it.
Cloud is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marakatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cloud stops Marakatti from passing to mount.
Cloud wants to control but Marakatti postures up.
Cloud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cloud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marakatti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cloud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marakatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cloud sees it coming and defends easily.
Marakatti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marakatti seems to be working for a kimura but Cloud defends the submission attempt.
Marakatti is trying to control the action in half guard but Cloud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marakatti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cloud is looking for a sweep. Marakatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marakatti is trying to control. Cloud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marakatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cloud sees it coming and defends easily.
Cloud is defending against the submission attempts here by Marakatti.
Cloud tries to roll over but Marakatti keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is trying to work for a kimura but Cloud is defending well.
Marakatti is working for a submission of some sort.
Marakatti is looking for a kimura here.
Marakatti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marakatti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cloud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marakatti is working away from the top position though.
Marakatti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cloud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marakatti is working away from the top position though.
Marakatti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cloud wants to improve his position but Marakatti is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Marakatti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marakatti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cloud on his heels. He'll look to pass Cloud's guard now, I'm sure.
Cloud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marakatti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marakatti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marakatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marakatti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marakatti throws a big right hand that misses.
Marakatti throwing strikes but missing.
Cloud wants to sweep here but Marakatti controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marakatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marakatti drops back looking for a leg! Cloud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cloud manages to kick Marakatti off! Marakatti jumps back into Cloud's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud is looking for a triangle but Marakatti pushes his legs off easily.
Marakatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around?
Marakatti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cloud has his foot on Marakatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marakatti works his way back into a safe position though.
Marakatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marakatti advances position into side control!
Marakatti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marakatti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marakatti off and has taken his back!
Marakatti is keeping busy.
Marakatti is in bad spot here.
Cloud is punishing Marakatti with some ground and pound.
Cloud lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ville Marakatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marakatti trying to control the hands but Cloud breaks the grip.
Marakatti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cloud gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud scores with punches and elbows.
Marakatti just trying to survive but Cloud is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cloud doesn't have the hooks in and Marakatti manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cloud is on top in guard.
Marakatti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marakatti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marakatti pushes a forearm under Cloud's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cloud is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ville Marakatti!
A relieved looking Ville Marakatti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaye Wong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataman scores with a jab to the body.
Ataman loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
It seemed like Wong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Wong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ataman misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong scores with a head kick.
Wong throws a body punch but Ataman moves out of range.
Wong slips a jab from Ataman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wong with a hook.
Wong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Ataman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Wong jabs Ataman right on the nose. Ataman blinks but takes it well.
Wong fails to land with a series of punches.
Ataman has managed to clinch.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataman working aggressively here.
Ataman is stalling here.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ataman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ataman manages to avoid it.
Ataman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wong sizes up Ataman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataman scores with a decent looking hook.
Wong lands with a straight right. Ataman didn't see that one coming.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ataman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ataman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wong looks to throw the jab but Ataman is out of range.
Wong with a jab.
Wong scores with a body shot.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong throws a combination. Ataman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Wong.
Wong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ataman with a hook.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ataman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Ataman.
Ataman throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Wong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ataman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ataman throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
Ataman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ataman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ataman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Wong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
A punch combination from Wong misses.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ataman is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Wong.
Wong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ataman dodges the punch combination from Wong.
Ataman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ataman wants to land a leg kick but Wong is out of range.
Ataman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ataman scrambles back to his feet.
Ataman tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it.
Wong keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaye Wong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ataman misses with a double jab
and Wong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wong lands a glancing blow to the side of Ataman's head.
Ataman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ataman moves to clinch but Wong breaks away
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ataman walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ataman.
Ataman takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ataman slips under a jab from Wong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ataman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wong lands the left hand.
Wong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ataman is rocked!
Kaye Wong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whack! Wong lands a heavy head kick that drops Ataman. The ref tackles Wong to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ataman was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kaye Wong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasady circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasady feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Harris is predictable there
and Kasady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasady checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kasady misses with a straight right.
Kasady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasady blocks a jab.
Kasady has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Kasady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Kasady seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasady.
Baby Boy Harris 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.
Kasady misses with a double jab.
Kasady backing away here, and Harris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasady circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasady is looking to counter punch.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasady swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Kasady has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kasady jumps guard but Harris stands there with Kasady around his waist. Kasady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasady wants a takedown.
Kasady tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Kasady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasady misses with a looping right.
Harris throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kasady crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baby Boy Harris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pioneeri comes to the cage accompanied by Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä. Buro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brian Boro`s March. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pioneeri or perhaps it was just good defense by Buro, which made it look bad.
Buro gets caught flat footed, as Pioneeri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pioneeri is controlling him.
Pioneeri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pioneeri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pioneeri trying to control but Buro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pioneeri has managed to get both his arms back between Buro's legs - danger averted.
Pioneeri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pioneeri looking to pass the guard.
Pioneeri stops Buro from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri stopping the sweep attempt from Buro.
Pioneeri wants to control from the top but Buro keeps moving.
Buro working a defensive guard here.
Buro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Axis of Evil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Buro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pioneeri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pioneeri has managed to get both his arms back between Buro's legs - danger averted.
Buro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pioneeri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pioneeri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pioneeri stops Buro from standing up.
Pioneeri slips nicely into half guard.
Pioneeri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buro trying to control here.
Pioneeri prevents Buro from improving his position.
Buro is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri is looking for a kimura but Buro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pioneeri to get the leverage.
Buro wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buro is pressing down on Pioneeri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pioneeri stopping the sweep attempt from Buro.
Pioneeri trying to control but Buro is working from the bottom.
Buro looking for a guillotine here but Pioneeri defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pioneeri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pioneeri preventing the sweep.
Buro can't keep his opponent in guard - Pioneeri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pioneeri trying to control the action but Buro is working from the bottom.
Pioneeri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro is defending against the submission attempts here by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri wants to control but Buro is keeping him busy.
Pioneeri passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buro can't escape the position.
Pioneeri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buro is looking to escape.
Buro is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Buro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pioneeri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buro is trying to get back to his feet.
Buro struggling a bit here.
Pioneeri has hold of Buro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Buro seems comfortable defending it but Pioneeri has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Buro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Buro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pioneeri couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Pioneeri!
Our winner, Pikku Pioneeri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill has chosen Survival as his entrance music. Bosco O Neill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bosco O Neill!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Neill. That did some damage!
McGee is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from O Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from McGee
and O Neill counters with a nice uppercut.
O Neill misses with a looping right.
O Neill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Neill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Neill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neill avoids a kick to the body.
O Neill throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee throws a quick counter kick to the body but O Neill avoids it.
O Neill takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
O Neill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
O Neill is trying to break free.
O Neill is trying to break free.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Neill's face.
O Neill blocks the elbow strike.
McGee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Neill is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
The referee calls for McGee to work.
O Neill tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Neill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGee effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that McGee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Neill's face.
O Neill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
McGee tries to work over O Neill's front leg with a kick but O Neill checks it.
A little jabbing left from O Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from McGee misses
and O Neill counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neill keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from O Neill misses.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses O Neill's front leg but catches the back leg as O Neill tries to avoid it.
Clarence McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neill swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and O Neill moves out of range easily.
O Neill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGee with a body shot.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
O Neill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
O Neill avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but O Neill blocks with his arms.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee tries a knee to the head but O Neill blocks it.
O Neill blocks an elbow strike.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neill avoids it.
McGee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Neill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
O Neill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
O Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neill is defending well for now.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
O Neill is trying to push McGee away but McGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and O Neill moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from O Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGee throws a wild body kick that O Neill sees coming a mile off.
O Neill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from O Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGee thows a leg kick but O Neill checks it
and O Neill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Neill counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee slips a straight right by O Neill.
As O Neill backs away, McGee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
O Neill missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Neill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a wild body kick that O Neill sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from O Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Neill can do to turn this around?
A big left from O Neill misses.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neill.
McGee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGee scores with a head kick.
O Neill looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from O Neill.
O Neill scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Neill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Neill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
O Neill misses the body punch
and McGee counters by clinching up.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Neill avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
O Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clarence McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Neill wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Neill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Neill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
O Neill tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
O Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Neill takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Neill wants to get back to striking at distance but McGee won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McGee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Neill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on O Neill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee tries a knee to the head but O Neill blocks it.
O Neill manages to break the clinch.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee tries a low kick but O Neill avoids it.
O Neill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Neill's calf.
A shot to the body from O Neill misses
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
O Neill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Neill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGee.
O Neill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGee moves away from the strike by O Neill.
O Neill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears McGee was looking to counter with a kick there.
A swing and a miss from O Neill.
McGee scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Neill connects with the punch.
O Neill connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neill moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Neill! But no joy.
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 Clarence McGee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks O Neill off balance momentarily.
McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
O Neill is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped O Neill in his tracks for a moment.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
O Neill wants to break free but McGee has control.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Neill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. O Neill won't want to take too many of those.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped O Neill in his tracks for a moment.
O Neill has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Neill managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Neill.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee has O Neill pressed against the cage, preventing O Neill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Neill takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for McGee to work.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neill avoids it.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Neill's face.
O Neill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Neill wants to break free but McGee has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for McGee to work.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
McGee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Neill up against the cage.
O Neill is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee has O Neill pressed against the cage, preventing O Neill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neill avoids it.
McGee is pushing O Neill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGee keeps control of O Neill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee prevents O Neill from breaking the clinch.
O Neill wants to get back to striking at distance but McGee won't allow it.
McGee lands an elbow just above O Neill 's eye.
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!
O Neill managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped O Neill in his tracks for a moment.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Neill's defenses.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Neill's efforts to push away.
O Neill working hard to break the clinch.
O Neill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Neill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Neill working hard to break the clinch.
O Neill can't break the clinch.
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
O Neill working hard to break the clinch.
O Neill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco O Neill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee connects with a high kick.
McGee misses with a head kick.
O Neill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee pushes O Neill away with a front kick.
O Neill misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence McGee!
Clarence McGee took some time post fight to say the following; 'Tourney Champ after Jergensen gets done dominating you......your mine!!!!!'.
Bosco O Neill spoke after the fight, saying 'ima hit the gym hard now bitches'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson has chosen The Animal as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jergensen.
Jergensen has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Jergensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jergensen throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Jergensen moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ragnarsson is trying to push Jergensen away but Jergensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jergensen stalling.
Jergensen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Jergensen cracks Ragnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jergensen throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jergensen defends it well.
Jergensen misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Jergensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jergensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Jergensen avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Jergensen's head coaches at *Shrug* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Jergensen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
Jergensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jergensen throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Jergensen.
Jergensen shoots for a takedown but Ragnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jergensen staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jergensen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jergensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Jergensen slips the punch.
Jergensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jergensen throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jergensen's guard.
Jergensen has his hands on Ragnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Jergensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarsson is one step ahead there.
Jergensen is working hard here to advance position.
Jergensen keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
Jergensen is controlling Ragnarsson's posture.
Jergensen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ragnarsson seems to have locked his on tight now - Jergensen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ragnarsson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffin wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Griffin thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Griffin leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffin throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Chris Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams prevents Griffin from standing back up.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griffin sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams prevents Griffin from standing back up.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Griffin is holding on tight.
Williams has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Griffin is trying to stand up.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Griffin defends it well.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
Griffin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin is trying to stand.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin is trying to stand.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Rory Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin is trying to buck Williams off.
Griffin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Chris Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Williams with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams is rocked!
Griffin fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Williams to the canvas! Williams doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Griffin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Griffin!
After the fight, Chris Griffin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keef Hash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hash comes into the arena with Albatross Albatross Albatross blaring out of the sound system. Neymar Junior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keef Hash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hash misses with a straight left.
Hash throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Hash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Junior.
Junior misses with a hook. Hash ducked under it nicely.
Hash moves out of range of the body kick.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hash in his tracks.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hash sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hash throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Hash down.
Junior looks for the body kick but Hash saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hash misses the target.
Hash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hash throws a leg kick that misses.
Junior throws out a counter right but Hash avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hash looks to throw a body kick
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Junior connects with a body shot.
Junior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hash throws a body kick that misses.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hash circles away quickly and effectively.
Hash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hash connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and Hash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. Hash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Hash counters with a low kick, right behind Junior 's knee.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Hash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hash as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hash on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hash walks into a jab.
Hash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hash throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Hash staying out of range there.
Hash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior throws a right hand that Hash ducks under and follows up with a left that Hash also avoids with ease.
Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Hash is just out of range.
Hash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hash.
Hash backing away here, and Junior unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Junior wants to slow Hash down by chopping away at his legs.
Hash misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hash moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Hash trying to land knees to the body.
Hash takes an elbow to the temple.
Hash lands with a left to the head.
Hash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hash.
Junior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Hash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hash.
Hash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Hash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hash lands with an overhand left.
Hash moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hash. Hash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hash is rocked!
Hash throws a leg kick
and Junior scores with a counter punch that sends Hash to the canvas! Junior smells blood - he's punishing Hash with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hash has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
Neymar Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jutta Hanolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jutta Hanolla has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicolas Barcos's chin.
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194 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Barcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jutta Hanolla!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barcos.
Hanolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barcoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barcos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Barcos with a poor takedown
and Hanolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barcos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Barcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanolla throws a leg kick which misses Barcos's front leg but catches the back leg as Barcos tries to avoid it.
Barcos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanolla pinned against the cage. Hanolla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barcos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanolla counters with a straight right hand.
Hanolla lands an overhand right.
Hanolla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barcos shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanolla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barcos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanolla cracks Barcos with an open hand slap.
Hanolla cracks the inside of Barcos's front leg.
Hanolla stuffs the takedown.
A cross from Hanolla lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanolla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jutta Hanolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barcos is breathing heavily.
Hanolla lands a jab to the nose.
Hanolla lands with a cross.
Hanolla throws a leg kick which misses Barcos's front leg but catches the back leg as Barcos tries to avoid it.
Barcos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanolla finds it's way round the side to connect with Barcos's head.
Barcos misses the body punch
and Hanolla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barcos misses the body punch
and Hanolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barcos is rocked!
Hanolla lands a leg kick that knocks Barcos off balance momentarily.
Oh Barcos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barcos tries for a takedown but Hanolla circles away easily
and Hanolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barcos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barcos seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barcos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanolla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barcos at a distance.
Barcos drops his hands momentarily and Hanolla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicolas Barcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcos drops his hands for a split second and Hanolla immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Barcos face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Hanolla follows up with a right hand that knocks Barcos into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jutta Hanolla!
A very excited looking Jutta Hanolla 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Ferguson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucky Day's chin.
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144 lbs
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Day ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Day.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt.
Ferguson connects with a combination that backs up Day into the cage. Ferguson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Day's guard. Day is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ferguson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Ferguson!
Turd Ferguson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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