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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Meadows (ranked 22152 p4p, 217 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 4620 p4p, 144 weight class). Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Meadows.
Nice body punch from Carmo.
Good shot there by Carmo.
It looks like Shane Meadows has been cut.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Carmo and Meadows goes tumbling to the canvas! Carmo follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Meadows is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmo passes to side control.
Oh Meadows is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Meadows's face as Carmo controls the position.
Meadows seems to have got his legs back now.
Meadows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carmo misses with the ground and pound.
Meadows struggling a bit here.
Meadows is being controlled here.
Meadows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meadows tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Carmo in side control, throwing shots but Meadows defends.
Carmo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meadows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carmo on the ground.
Carmo working away.
Meadows is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Carmo trying to control the position but Meadows is working away.
Carmo just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meadows struggling a bit here.
Carmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working.
Carmo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carmo is looking to take a break and control but Meadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meadows struggling a bit here.
Carmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meadows knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Carmo crashes against the mat.
Carmo controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is not content to let Carmo control the position.
Carmo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meadows is not content to let Carmo control the position.
Meadows wants to control but Carmo postures up.
Carmo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carmo working the ground and pound but Meadows is defending the strikes.
Meadows wants to control but Carmo postures up.
Carmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carmo trying to control the position but Meadows is working away.
You can see the frustration on Meadows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meadows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Meadows's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meadows wants to clinch up but Carmo keeps it at a distance.
Carmo misses with a hook. Meadows ducked under it nicely.
Meadows swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice combo by Carmo! Oh, that's hurt him - Meadows falls to the canvas and Carmo follows him into side control.
Carmo advances to mount.
Carmo looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows tries to hold on but Carmo pushes him away.
Carmo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Meadows tries to lock up and control but Carmo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carmo controlling the pace for now.
Carmo is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carmo controlling from mount.
Carmo tries to control but Meadows wriggling away.
Meadows wants to hold on but Carmo pushes him away.
Carmo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Meadows tries to hold on but Carmo pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Carmo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carmo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Meadows looks a forlorn figure.
Lucio Francisco Carmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meadows tries to hold on but Carmo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is bucking up trying to escape but Carmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo with shots to the head and body - Meadows looks very uncomfortable down there.
Carmo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Carmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucio Francisco Carmo!
A very excited looking Lucio Francisco Carmo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 1229 p4p, 174 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 2221 p4p, 286 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Ignatowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage wants to clinch up but Ignatowski keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski scores with a body shot.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatowski lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
Cage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Cage checks it.
Ignatowski thuds his right hand into Cage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ignatowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Cage's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ignatowski pushes Cage away with a front kick.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ignatowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Cage wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatowski tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage walks into a jab.
Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf.
Cage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Cage slaps the foot to one side.
Cage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cage forces Ignatowski back against the cage and clinches.
Ignatowski working aggressively here.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatowski works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Cage moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Cage steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage blocks a head kick by Ignatowski.
Cage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatowski - that will leave a mark!
Cage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Ignatowski digs a good body shot into Cage's ribs.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski is looking to wear down Cage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crunch! Ignatowski slams his shin into Cage's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ignatowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cage moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Cage tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatowski shakes him off and moves away.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski thuds a left hand into Cage's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Reverend Jim Ignatowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ignatowski takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Ignatowski misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatowski counters with a nice body kick.
Cage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Ignatowski misses.
Cage tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatowski shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Ignatowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
Cage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage drives through and clinches with Ignatowski against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski lands with a right to the head.
Ignatowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatowski lands a front kick.
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but Cage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cage checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the temple. Cage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski cracks the inside of Cage's front leg.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignatowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Ignatowski lands with a right to the head.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatowski controls the action.
Cage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatowski.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage stalling in the clinch but Ignatowski improves position.
Ignatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Cage clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Cage in the body.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski lands a front kick.
Cage checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage checks the leg kick.
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Ignatowski saw it coming and moves away.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Cage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage darts in and clinches Ignatowski up against the cage.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Reverend Jim Ignatowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cage moves out of range as Ignatowski strikes.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
Cage tries to clinch but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Cage.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatowski shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
Ignatowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatowski's head.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski cracks Cage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatowski works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Cage avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatowski scores with a nice strike.
Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Ignatowski slams his shin into Cage's torso.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage thuds his right hand into Ignatowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Cage slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Cage tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage blocks a head kick by Ignatowski.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Ignatowski pushes him off.
Cage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIgnatowski.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Ignatowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Ignatowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Cage.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski lands with a good body shot.
Cage takes one to the side of the head.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a series of strikes that have Cage backpedaling.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Cage misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Ignatowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Ignatowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage misses with a looping right.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski delivers a nice body kick.
Cage throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Cage tries to clinch up.
It appears Ignatowski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ignatowski cracks the inside of Cage's front leg.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ignatowski, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 2224 p4p, 291 weight class) and Tyson Pearson (ranked 5080 p4p, 535 weight class). Marques comes into the arena with Raining Blood blaring out of the sound system. Billy Marques 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marques is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Marques tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Marques wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Marques blocks a body shot from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson keeps control of Marques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marques is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Marques blocking some punches.
Marques's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Marques wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marques tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Marques wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marques is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marques blocking some punches.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marques.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson keeps control of Marques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marques is rocked!
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Marques.
Marques wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Marques.
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!
Marques is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson stalling against the cage.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Marques uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marques tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marques.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Marques's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Marques is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marques! Pearson dives in looking to finish! Marques is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
Billy Marques was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 2001 p4p, 228 weight class) and Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 1662 p4p, 188 weight class). Proudfeather is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come and Get Your Love. Leonard Proudfeather has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Proudfeather doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Proudfeather lands a front kick.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Proudfeather misses with a body kick.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Proudfeather is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Proudfeather looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudfeather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Proudfeather flicks out a counter leg kick but Steele steps away.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudfeather moves away.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that misses
and Steele counters with a series of strikes. Proudfeather will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Proudfeather circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Proudfeather responds with a good body kick, but Steele manages to step out the way in time.
Steele wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudfeather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proudfeather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Proudfeather with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Proudfeather.
Proudfeather moves out of range as Steele strikes.
We've been informed that Proudfeather has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Proudfeather throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Proudfeather throws a body kick that misses.
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Proudfeather should have avoided that one.
Proudfeather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele lands a jab to Proudfeather's midsection.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudfeather moves away.
Proudfeather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Proudfeather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele tries to clinch but Proudfeather moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele avoids a kick to the body.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Proudfeather.
Proudfeather throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudfeather makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steele really felt that one!
Proudfeather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Jason Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Proudfeather moved out of range.
Steele blocks a head kick by Proudfeather.
Steele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Proudfeather's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Proudfeather misses with a head kick.
Steele throws a body punch but Proudfeather moves out of range.
Proudfeather gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Proudfeather. That one must have hurt.
Proudfeather scores with a spinning back kick!
Proudfeather avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Proudfeather lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Proudfeather misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Proudfeather's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele dips to his left and cracks Proudfeather with an uppercut!
Steele lands a body shot.
Proudfeather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Proudfeather.
Proudfeather throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Proudfeather misses with a body kick.
Proudfeather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele closes the distance and pushes Proudfeather back into the cage.
Proudfeather missing with knees to the body.
Proudfeather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Proudfeather tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Proudfeather throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonard Proudfeather will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Jason Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Proudfeather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudfeather manages to avoid it.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proudfeather misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Proudfeather scores with a head kick.
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Proudfeather tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudfeather trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudfeather tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele is working Proudfeather over against the cage.
Proudfeather is breathing heavily.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Proudfeather missing with knees to the body.
Steele working Proudfeather over with knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele lands an elbow just above Proudfeather 's eye.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Proudfeather misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow just above Proudfeather 's eye.
Proudfeather looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Proudfeather or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proudfeather.
Steele 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.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Proudfeather lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele presses Proudfeather against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele pushes Proudfeather back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Proudfeather is rocked!
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Proudfeather is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Steele throws a big uppercut that drops Proudfeather! More strikes from Steele and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Proudfeather lies dazed against the cage as Steele celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Steele!
Leonard Proudfeather was interviewed post fight and said '*leonard turns silently to the camera as a single tear rolls down his cheek*'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Pellervoinen (ranked 2127 p4p, 276 weight class) and Ralph Gardner (ranked 2775 p4p, 348 weight class). Gardner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thug Luv. Ralph Gardner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sampsa Pellervoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ralph Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellervoinen misses with a wild combination.
Pellervoinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pellervoinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gardner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pellervoinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pellervoinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pellervoinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pellervoinen stalling away here and it's allowed Gardner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is pulling down on Pellervoinen's head to control his posture.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Pellervoinen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellervoinen looking to sit in guard and control but Gardner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner tries to stand but Pellervoinen is controlling from the bottom.
Pellervoinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardner defends it easily.
Gardner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pellervoinen is looking to sweep but instead, Gardner has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gardner seems content to control.
Pellervoinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Seppo's Massage Temple , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pellervoinen tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
Gardner moves nicely into side control.
Pellervoinen is trying to improve his position.
Gardner wants to stand but Pellervoinen is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellervoinen is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pellervoinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gardner's best efforts.
Pellervoinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pellervoinen.
Gardner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pellervoinen working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Pellervoinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a jab to the body
and Gardner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pellervoinen scores with a jab. Gardner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Pellervoinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardner throws out a counter right but Pellervoinen avoids it with no problem.
Gardner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pellervoinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pellervoinen works Gardner's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pellervoinen.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from Pellervoinen.
Ralph Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gardner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gardner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gardner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pellervoinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pellervoinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Pellervoinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pellervoinen misses with an uppercut.
Pellervoinen connects with the punch.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. Pellervoinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pellervoinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardner.
Gardner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellervoinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardner can do to turn this around?
Gardner misses with a straight right.
Pellervoinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gardner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Pellervoinen does no damage.
Pellervoinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardner.
Pellervoinen throws a lazy right hand but Gardner 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.
Gardner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gardner closes the distance and pushes Pellervoinen back into the cage.
Pellervoinen is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gardner.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Pellervoinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellervoinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Pellervoinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gardner.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
Gardner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A right hand to the body from Gardner.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Pellervoinen.
Pellervoinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gardner lands a shot to the body.
Gardner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellervoinen's elbow.
Gardner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gardner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pellervoinen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellervoinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gardner uses from the top position.
Pellervoinen controls Gardner momentarily but Gardner frees himself.
Gardner wanted to stand there but Pellervoinen had control of the position.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Pellervoinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner is pushing down on Pellervoinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pellervoinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Gardner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pellervoinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pellervoinen wants to control but Gardner passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner working away.
Pellervoinen is trying to work for a sweep but Gardner has mounted him!
Gardner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardner avoids the attempt from Pellervoinen to control.
Gardner controlling from the full mount.
Gardner is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pellervoinen is looking to improve his position but Gardner isn't that keen on the idea.
Pellervoinen wants to hold on but Gardner pushes him away.
Pellervoinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pellervoinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pellervoinen tries to hold on but Gardner pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pellervoinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gardner momentarily.
Pellervoinen lands a two punch combo.
Pellervoinen connects with a crisp jab.
Gardner throws the left hand but Pellervoinen avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Gardner.
It looks like Sampsa Pellervoinen has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Gardner. That snapped Pellervoinen's head back.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellervoinen.
Gardner throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellervoinen. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellervoinen swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner throws a jab when Pellervoinen was well out of range.
Gardner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner misses with a low kick.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Pellervoinen slips the punch.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Pellervoinen.
Gardner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellervoinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pellervoinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gardner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pellervoinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ralph Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pellervoinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gardner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gardner has a hand on Pellervoinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pellervoinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gardner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellervoinen lands with some strikes.
Pellervoinen punching from mount but Gardner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pellervoinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pellervoinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gardner is squirming around, avoiding Pellervoinen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to hold on but Pellervoinen pushes him away.
Pellervoinen thowing shots but they're missing.
Pellervoinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Pellervoinen thowing shots but they're missing.
Gardner wants to control but Pellervoinen is having none of it.
Pellervoinen trying to control but Gardner is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner wants to control but Pellervoinen is having none of it.
Pellervoinen throws a sloppy strike and Gardner uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Gardner has ended up in Pellervoinen's guard.
Gardner wants to stand but Pellervoinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pellervoinen wants to improve his position but instead Gardner has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampsa Pellervoinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pellervoinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Pellervoinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 1520 p4p, 207 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 2832 p4p, 360 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCullen swings widly with a right hand
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
McCullen lands a leg kick that knocks Batra off balance momentarily.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Batra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCullen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCullen lands with a right hand.
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCullen throws a wild body kick that Batra sees coming a mile off.
McCullen throws a right hand that misses
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batra if he has to take too many more of those.
McCullen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCullen cracks Batra with an open hand slap.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra throws a big counter combination but McCullen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
McCullen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batra takes a step back to recover.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Batra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batra misses with a shot to the body
and McCullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra is looking to wear down McCullen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra moves out of range as McCullen strikes.
Batra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra blocks a head kick by McCullen.
McCullen throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Batra swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batra on the side of the head.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra throws a hook but McCullen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra slips under a jab from McCullen.
Batra misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from McCullen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra is looking to counter punch.
McCullen scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
McCullen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batra scores with a hook to the body. McCullen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCullen manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra lands a nice hook to McCullen's body. McCullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullen looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
McCullen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullen looks to throw a body kick
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.
Batra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCullen to score with a decent uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCullen!
Batra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Batra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Batra slips a jab and a cross from McCullen.
Batra misses with a hook. McCullen ducked under it nicely.
Batra defending well as McCullen loads up on a big left hand.
McCullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCullen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCullen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batra thuds his right hand into McCullen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen misses with a low kick.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batra throws a chopping leg kick but McCullen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looks like Batra has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Batra blocks the body kick.
McCullen misses with a right hand
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batra.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
McCullen tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra misses with the head strike.
McCullen tries to break free but Batra pushes him back against the cage.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Batra.
Batra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullen throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCullen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Batra misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra lands a jab.
McCullen jabs Batra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batra misses with a right hand
and McCullen counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Batra misses
and McCullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batra digs a good hook to McCullen's body.
Batra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullen's head.
Batra scores with a nice strike.
McCullen thows a leg kick but Batra checks it
and Batra counters with a right hand to the body.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Batra lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCullen's sensitive parts.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Sam McCullen's cut even more.
McCullen misses with a body punch
and Batra moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCullen.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen breaks from the clinch.
McCullen takes one to the side of the head.
McCullen lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Batra lands a nice shot to the body.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCullen under the eye.
Batra throws out a loose jab but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McCullen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCullen misses with a body punch
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullen misses with the body kick
and Batra counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tests Batra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batra throws out the jab.
Batra tries to clinch
and McCullen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen misses with a looping left.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.
Batra scores with a punch to the head.
The cut above Sam McCullen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Batra walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McCullen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Batra swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McCullen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gobal Batra!
A victorious Gobal Batra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 1227 p4p, 123 weight class) and Ao Ki (ranked 2095 p4p, 207 weight class). Reigns's entrance music is Tragedy. A fine choice. Brando Reigns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ao Ki's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Reigns misses its target.
Reigns cracks Ki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ki tries to clinch
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick from Ki.
Ki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reigns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reigns is not content to let Ki control the position.
You can see the frustration on Reigns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reigns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reigns manages to get back to half guard.
Reigns is staying active underneath Ki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ki wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ki is trying to control. Reigns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Ki has control of the leg.
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Ki is pressing down on Reigns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reigns is holding on for now.
Ki is keen to just control but Reigns is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki has a takedown stuffed.
Reigns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Ki's body.
Ki tries to clinch there but Reigns circles away.
Reigns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Reigns misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ki.
Ao Ki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ki shoots in for a takedown but Reigns shows good takedown defense.
Reigns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Ki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki shoots and misses
and Reigns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brando Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ao Ki.
Ki lands a head kick!
Ki scores with a head kick. Reigns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brando Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns checks the leg kick.
It looked like Reigns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Ki slams his shin into Reigns's torso.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ki throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ki.
Reigns delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brando Reigns 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.
Ki doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Reigns moves out of range of the leg kick from Ki.
Ki is looking to clinch.
Reigns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ki closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Ki jumps guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns gets underhooks to prevent Ki's takedown attempt.
Ki prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ki jumps into guard, dragging Reigns to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ki working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reigns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ki ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
Ki is trying to pull guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brando Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ao Ki.
Ki stalling in the clinch but Reigns improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Reigns as the two fighters clinch.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reigns lands with a short shot to the head.
Reigns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
Ki is breathing heavily.
Reigns tries to work over Ki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Reigns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ki doesn't seem bothered though.
Ki dives in and grabs Reigns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes down on Ki's head and hops out.
Reigns drops Ki with a beautiful combination! Ki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reigns is looking for the KO!
Ki is rocked!
Ki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ki is still on wobbly legs! Can Reigns finish him?
Ki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns throws an overhand right that drops Ki like a sack of potatoes! Reigns dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 626 p4p, 68 weight class) and Fernando Oliveira (ranked 1200 p4p, 134 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Marat Magomedov 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliveira darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Oliveira landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Oliveira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Oliveira throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Good leg kick by Magomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedov lands with a hook. Oliveira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov connects with the punch.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Oliveira is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov throws a nice head kick!
Oliveira moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Oliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveira tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Magomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
Oliveira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magomedov is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Oliveira manages to get underhooks.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliveira regains guard immediately.
Oliveira wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliveira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
Our winner, Fernando Oliveira, 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.
The defeated Marat Magomedov had this to say: 'Finally, someone that gave the Beast a challenge. I expected Vilson to be a difficult opponent but I did not think he would beat me. Congratulations to him. I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sajjad Gharibi (ranked 1861 p4p, 55 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2048 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sajjad Gharibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gharibi misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Gharibi avoids it easily.
Gharibi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gharibi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gharibi does no damage.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gharibi takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gharibi misses with a wild combination.
Gharibi misses with a wild body shot.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gharibi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gharibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Gharibi avoids it easily.
Gharibi misses the shot to the body.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Gharibi's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gharibi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gharibi connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Gharibi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gharibi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gharibi.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Gharibi misses.
Gharibi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Gharibi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gharibi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gharibi.
Sajjad Gharibi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gharibi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gharibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gharibi.
Sloppy strikes from Gharibi. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gharibi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Gharibi strikes.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gharibi throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gharibi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gharibi is breathing heavily.
Gharibi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Gharibi's head.
Gharibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gharibi!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gharibi hang on?
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Gharibi is in trouble!
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Gharibi is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gharibi is rocked!
Nurmagomedov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gharibi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nurmagomedov around the waist but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nurmagomedov is the winner by TKO! Nurmagomedov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riggs (ranked 1923 p4p, 58 weight class) and Hello Bay (ranked 2941 p4p, 93 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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286 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hello Bay!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bay. No joy for Riggs on that attempt.
Bay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riggs can't get the takedown.
A short right from Bay on the inside.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Bay lands a nice uppercut.
Riggs goes for a takedown attempt but Bay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bay closes the distance and pushes Riggs back into the cage.
Riggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Bay is working Riggs over against the cage.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Bay pulls guard effortlessly.
Riggs prevents Bay from getting back to his feet.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs stands up over Bay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bay is looking to stand up but Riggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Bay keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Riggs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bay kicks Riggs off and gets to his feet.
Bay moves away from the strike by Riggs.
Bay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riggs slips a jab and a cross from Bay.
Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Bay is quick to defend against it.
Bay throws a one two combo.
Riggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bay defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Bay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bay swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Bay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bay's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bay works over Riggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Bay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Bay's head but Bay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riggs gets caught napping as Bay dives in and scores a takedown. Riggs manages to retain guard.
Bay stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bay's guard.
Riggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. Bay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by Bay!
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryan Riggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeez, Ryan Riggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Riggs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hello Bay!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hello Bay made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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