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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostom Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rostom Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Padilla shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac tries to sprawl out of it but Padilla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Padilla misses with a series of wild punches.
As Padilla backs away, Mac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Padilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac tries to avoid it but Padilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac to the ground. Mac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padilla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac motions for Padilla to come forward. Mac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Padilla is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
Padilla throws the kick towards the body but Mac avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla gets a clinch.
Padilla misses with a body punch.
Mac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Padilla has him pressed against the cage.
Padilla breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Padilla is defended easily by Mac.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rostom Padilla.
Padilla shoots for a takedown but Mac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Padilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Padilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Padilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Padilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Padilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Padilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
Padilla looks winded!
Mac lands with a hook. Padilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Padilla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Padilla swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mac counter with a right hand.
Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Padilla feints the counter takedown.
Mac misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac swings for the body but Padilla moves out of range.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac misses with a low kick.
Padilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac throws a jab but it's blocked by Padilla.
Mac closes the distance and clinches.
Mac stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Padilla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rostom Padilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Padilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Padilla moves away.
Mac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac moves into range and clinches up with Padilla.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Mac is looking to clinch.
Mac scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Padilla tries for a takedown but Mac manages to get underhooks.
Padilla is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mac.
Mac slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mac 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.
Mac throws a low kick but Padilla moves out of range easily.
Padilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice cross by Mac.
Padilla clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Mac.
Padilla is trying to maintain a safe position but Mac gets an underhook and turns Padilla into the cage.
Padilla manages to break the clinch.
Padilla is breathing heavily.
Mac throws a series of punches but Padilla avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Greg Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Mac.
A big left from Padilla misses.
Mac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mac misses with an uppercut. Padilla saw that one coming.
Padilla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mac defends it well.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Padilla can do to turn this around?
Padilla tries to clinch up
letting Mac counter with a right hand.
Rostom Padilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac misses with a straight left.
Padilla throws a head kick but Mac moves out of range.
Mac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Padilla with that takedown attempt.
Mac throwing a counter right hand but Padilla manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac feints a jab promting Padilla to slip. Mac then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Padilla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Padilla is rocked!
It looks like Rostom Padilla has been cut.
Mac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Padilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Padilla is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac finish him?
Mac wants to clinch.
Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from Padilla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Padilla seems to have recovered his senses.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rostom Padilla.
Mac darts in and clinches Padilla up against the cage.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padilla blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Padilla won't allow it.
Mac stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mac.
Padilla tries to pull guard but Mac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mac controlling the action here for a moment.
Mac manages to break the clinch.
Mac misses with a hook.
Mac moves into the clinch.
Padilla blocks a body shot from Mac.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mac just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
Padilla is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Padilla avoids the body shot from Mac.
Padilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Padilla defending well as Mac loads up on a big left hand.
Mac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Padilla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Padilla avoids the body shot from Mac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac clinches up with Padilla and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac stalling the fight.
Mac can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rostom Padilla's cut.
That's time! Mac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mac, as that shot connected.
Padilla looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Padilla shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Mac misses its target.
Padilla is looking to clinch.
Padilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac throws a quick counter head kick but Padilla was just out of range.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Mac throws a lazy right hand but Padilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Padilla circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac throws a body punch but Padilla moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Padilla misses.
Padilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Padilla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Padilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Padilla wants to counter the offense by Mac and move into the clinch position.
Padilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Padilla closes the distance and clinches up with Mac, looking for a takedown. Padilla pushes Mac against the cage but Mac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rostom Padilla.
Mac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac throws a series of punches but Padilla moves out of range.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Mac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Padilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Padilla throws a fast counter high kick but Mac manages to duck under it in time.
Mac missing with a left hand there. Padilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Padilla blocks a low kick nicely.
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
Padilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac tries to avoid it but Padilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac to the ground. Mac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac looks to land a left hand but Padilla moved out of range nicely.
Mac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Padilla ducks down to avoid it.
Mac throws a chopping leg kick but Padilla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greg Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac scores with a body shot.
Mac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Padilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac.
An inside leg kick from Mac misses.
Padilla with the counter takedown but Mac avoids it easily.
Padilla circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Padilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac sizes up Padilla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mac throws a body punch but Padilla moves out of range.
Mac throws a hook to the side of Padilla's head but Padilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Mac.
Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Padilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac. Padilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Padilla is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Padilla.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac throws a series of punches but Padilla moves out of range.
Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
Rostom Padilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Mac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mac 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Mac!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Greg Mac made sure he mentioned Hellraiser FightGear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhea Garcia Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Rodriguez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rhea Garcia Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia Jr blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Garcia Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodriguez with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
letting Garcia Jr counter with a right hand.
It looks like Carlos Rodriguez has been cut.
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia Jr is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
Garcia Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr gets a clinch.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia Jr controls the action.
Garcia Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Garcia Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia Jr avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
Garcia Jr has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Garcia Jr works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia Jr pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia Jr winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has hold of Garcia Jr's hands but Garcia Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Garcia Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rodriguez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garcia Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rodriguez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garcia Jr! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhea Garcia Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Por no (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Davidson (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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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Por no!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cameron Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
no defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from no misses the target.
no slips under a jab.
Davidson throws a looping overhand right but no ducks down to avoid it.
no shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. no showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Davidson gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.
no really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
no looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but no is retaining full guard.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but no gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
no trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.
no wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davidson slips nicely into half guard.
Davidson is pressing down on no's thigh, looking to free his foot. no is holding on for now.
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control from no's half guard. no has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Davidson passes no's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
no is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davidson seems to be working for a kimura but no defends the submission attempt.
no is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davidson is pressing down on no's thigh, looking to free his foot. no is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is working for a kimura but no is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Davidson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Davidson goes for an armbar but no turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from no.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
no stands up and waves to Davidson to follow him.
no looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
no closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davidson quickly recovers to half guard.
Davidson is trying to control but can't.
Davidson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control no haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
no works his foot free and advances to mount.
Davidson regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
no is trying for a kimura here. Davidson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! no wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Por no!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Rovanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Maxim Rovanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Holm's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxim Rovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Holm!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
Rovanov misses with a takedown
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Rovanov misses with an uppercut.
Rovanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rovanov tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rovanov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov misses with a looping right.
Holm throws out a counter right but Rovanov avoids it with no problem.
Rovanov moves to clinch but Holm breaks away
and Holm counters with a nice right hand that sends Rovanov toppling to the canvas! Rovanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holm finish him?!
Rovanov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm drops Rovanov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holm follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzzard Jigsawz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Malcolm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcolm has chosen Men At Work as his entrance music. Buzzard Jigsawz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzzard Jigsawz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Malcolm!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcolm needs to keep his hands up - Jigsawz had a free shot at his head there.
Jigsawz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jigsawz lands with a right hand.
Malcolm is rocked!
Jigsawz pounces like a tiger and cracks Malcolm with a vicious hook! Malcolm is down but not out! Jigsawz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buzzard Jigsawz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Will (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titing Tumulak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffrey Will!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tumulak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Will wants to stand but Tumulak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Will stopping the sweep attempt from Tumulak.
Tumulak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tumulak tries to get out of the position.
Tumulak looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Will is defending well. Tumulak quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Will has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tumulak celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Titing Tumulak!
Titing Tumulak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Corbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Terrance Bronie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronie has chosen Mankind as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Corbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicholas Terrance Bronie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corbin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Corbin misses with an uppercut.
Corbin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bronie to the ground. Corbin is now in Bronie's guard.
Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corbin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corbin working the head and body with strikes.
Corbin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronie wants to control but Corbin is keeping busy.
Corbin is keen to just control but Bronie is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbin tries to pass to full mount but Bronie defends it.
Bronie tries to roll over but Corbin keeps him under control.
Bronie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbin working Bronie over with strikes.
Bronie is trying is best to control the position here.
Corbin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corbin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corbin's back!
Bronie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Corbin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bronie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Corbin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bronie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicholas Terrance Bronie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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183 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kari Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Dovik!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dovik throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.
Dovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Dovik slips the punch.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Dovik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Dovik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Karhu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
letting Dovik counter with a right hand.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovik.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dovik.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dovik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dovik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dovik moves into the clinch.
Dovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dovik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Dovik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu tries a body shot but Dovik blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dovik gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dovik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Dovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovik controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Karhu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dovik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Dovik cracks Karhu with a nice body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Dovik.
A short left from Dovik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is looking to control Dovik's arms but Dovik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karhu has his back to the cage.
Dovik lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu looking to stall.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Dovik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dovik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dovik.
Dovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dovik.
Dovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Dovik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dovik working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovik blocks an uppercut.
Dovik lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu is stalling here.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dovik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dovik's elbow.
Dovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dovik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dovik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dovik or not.
Dovik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Dovik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dovik misses with some punches.
Dovik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dovik misses with some punches.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Karhu gets through Dovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dovik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Karhu drives through and clinches with Dovik against the cage.
Dovik digs a right hand underneath Karhu's ribcage. Karhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
A short uppercut from Dovik.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovik controls his hands.
Dovik working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doviks head.
Dovik misses with a body punch.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Kyle Dovik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Dovik can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Dovik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karhu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Dovik.
Dovik lands with a light punch inside.
Dovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Dovik blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karhu up against the cage.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dovik's elbow.
Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Dovik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karhu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Dovik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Dovik.
A body shot lands from Dovik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Dovik improves position.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Dovik presses Karhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dovik lands with a left to the head.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karhu gets through Dovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Dovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Dovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dovik blocking some punches.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Dovik misses with a punch to the body.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dovik working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
A short right from Karhu.
Dovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu wants to stall.
Dovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Dovik improves position.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.
Dovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovik misses with a punch on the inside.
Dovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dovik scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dovik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu lunges at Dovik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dovik's hand.
Dovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dovik stuns Karhu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dovik sends Karhu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dovik is motioning to the referee to let Karhu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Karhu is rocked!
Dovik misses with a straight left.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dovik doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Karhu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Karhu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Dovik!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herra Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herra Hiiri!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson digs a good hook to Hiiri's body.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands with a hook. Hiiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hiiri.
Jackson pushes Hiiri away with a front kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hiiri moves out of range.
Hiiri throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiiri is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson clobbers Hiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiiri scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiiri moves away.
A nice side step and Hiiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiiri tries to clinch up.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiiri looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Hiiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Hiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Hiiri tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Hiiri moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hiiri stalling against the cage.
Hiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiiri controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hiiri back against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiiri needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiiri gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jackson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hiiri is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Houghton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Cormier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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163 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 The Island, Jake Houghton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Cormier !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houghton moves out of range of the strikes.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Houghton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier throws a good cross that connects.
Cormier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Houghton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houghton tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Houghton throws a poor cross that misses
and Cormier counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houghton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houghton walks into a jab.
Houghton misses with an uppercut
and Cormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormier scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Houghton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cormier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houghton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Houghton misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Houghton misses the target.
Houghton throws a right hand that misses
and Houghton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cormier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Houghton clinches up with Cormier and pushes him back against the cage.
Houghton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier throws a punch but it's blocked by Houghton.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Houghton as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghton misses with a body punch.
Houghton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Houghton.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houghton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier 's elbow.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier .
Houghton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Houghton is controlling the position.
Houghton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Houghton.
Cormier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Houghton misses with a punch to the body.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier tries to break free but Houghton pushes him back against the cage.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghton working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houghton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Houghton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch but Houghton keeps him there for the moment.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Houghton has him pressed against the cage.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier wants to break free but Houghton has control.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch but Houghton keeps him there for the moment.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier .
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier .
Houghton misses with a punch to the body.
Houghton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Houghton lands a nice shot to the body.
Cormier looks winded!
Cormier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Houghton.
Houghton lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghton working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Houghton as the two fighters clinch.
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!
A short uppercut from Houghton.
Houghton lands a left hand.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houghton can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houghton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
Houghton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier 's elbow.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Houghton.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
Houghton prevents a body shot from Cormier .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houghton tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Houghton dominated that round.
That's time! Houghton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Houghton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Houghton misses with a right hand
and Cormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Houghton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Houghton.
A telegraphed right hand from Cormier misses the target.
Houghton takes one on the button.
Cormier drops his hands momentarily and Houghton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houghton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cormier .
Houghton misses with a looping right.
Cormier cracks Houghton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houghton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cormier counters with a left and a right that stings Houghton.
Cormier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Houghton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houghton misses the body punch
and Houghton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier misses with a straight left.
Houghton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Houghton tries to clinch up
and Cormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Houghton.
Cormier works the jab nicely.
Houghton misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cormier ! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cormier slips a straight right by Houghton.
Cormier misses with an uppercut.
Houghton darts in trying to clinch
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier throws out a counter right but Houghton avoids it with no problem.
Houghton misses with a right hand
and Cormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Cormier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Houghton misses with an uppercut
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Houghton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cormier counters with a straight right hand.
Houghton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cormier 's head backwards.
Houghton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Houghton throws a sloppy body shot
and Cormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houghton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houghton looks to throw the jab but Cormier is out of range.
Houghton misses with an uppercut
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houghton misses with a hook. Cormier ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghton misses with a hook.
Houghton swinging wildly here.
Houghton tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Cormier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cormier looks to land a left hand but Houghton moved out of range nicely.
Anthony Cormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormier loads up on a big right hand but Houghton slips the punch.
A jab from Cormier misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier . Houghton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houghton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier moves out of range as Houghton strikes.
Houghton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Houghton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghton misses with a body shot
and Houghton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houghton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cormier moves away.
Houghton misses with a left hand
and Cormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houghton swings widly with a right hand
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houghton throws a body shot but no joy.
Houghton misses with a left hand
and Cormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Houghton misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Cormier misses.
Houghton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houghton. Cormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houghton misses the jab.
Cormier ducks under a wild hook from Houghton.
Cormier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Houghton avoids the body shot from Cormier .
Houghton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Houghton misses with an uppercut
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Houghton wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houghton looks to score with a jab to the body but Cormier is just out of range.
Cormier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Houghton misses
letting Cormier counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houghton throws an off balance right hand
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Houghton takes one to the side of the head.
Cormier misses with a right hand
and Houghton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cormier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Houghton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Houghton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Cormier - just one landing.
Houghton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houghton.
Houghton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houghton's head.
Houghton connects with a crisp jab.
Houghton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cormier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cormier is rocked!
Houghton throws a hook to the side of Cormier 's head but Cormier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Houghton finish him?
Cormier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cormier gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Houghton points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cormier wakes up just in time to hear Houghton thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Houghton!
Jake Houghton retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Jake Houghton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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