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RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kisada Hida (ranked 3433 p4p, 147 weight class) and Vince Foster (ranked 4857 p4p, 188 weight class). Hida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noisestorm - Crab Rave. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vince Foster enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisada Hida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Foster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hida connects with a nice looking jab.
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Hida.
Hida has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hida.
Hida blocking some punches.
Foster is trying to push Hida away but Hida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hida has him pressed against the cage.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hida.
Hida catches Foster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vince Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hida circles away.
Hida looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Hida keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Hida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Hida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Hida.
Hida keeps the fight on the outside.
Hida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Hida lands with a light punch inside.
Hida avoids the elbow strike from Foster, against the cage.
Hida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hida misses with an uppercut. Foster saw that one coming.
Hida tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster is looking to clinch but Hida is avoiding it.
Foster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foster walks into a stiff left hand from Hida.
Foster forces Hida back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Foster.
Foster lands an uppercut.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Hida.
Hida manages to break the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hida digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster pushes Hida up against the cage in a clinch.
Hida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Hida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foster misses with the head strike.
Hida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hida swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hida lands a jab.
Hida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster closes the distance and pushes Hida back into the cage.
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hida throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
Hida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Foster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foster slips a straight right by Hida.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Hida.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hida circles away.
It looked like Hida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hida throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to clinch but Hida is having none of it.
Foster slips a jab from Hida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Hida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foster has managed to clinch.
A short left from Hida.
Foster swings wildly with an uppercut but Hida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster working aggressively here.
Foster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Foster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Hida.
Hida breaks the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch up but Hida circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster drops his hands momentarily and Hida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hida catches Foster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisada Hida 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.
Hida scores with a body shot.
It looks like Vince Foster has been cut.
Hida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
Hida keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Hida scores with a hook to the body.
Foster is trying to break free.
Hida blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Foster fails to land.
Hida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Foster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foster swings wildly with an uppercut but Hida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hida lands a slapping body shot.
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Hida in a clinch.
Foster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Foster scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster lands with a left to the head.
Hida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Hida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hidas head.
Hida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hida circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Hida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foster clinches.
Hida breaks the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch there but Hida circles away.
Foster wants to clinch up but Hida keeps it at a distance.
Hida misses with an uppercut.
Hida lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Hida pushes him off.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Hida pushes him off.
Hida connects with a right hand. Foster shakes it off.
Hida throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Foster wants to clinch.
Hida lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foster tries to clinch but Hida moves out of range.
Hida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hida looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foster.
Foster lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hida.
Hida breaks the clinch.
Hida thuds his right hand into Foster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foster looks to clinch
letting Hida counter with a right hand.
Hida keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster drives through and clinches with Hida against the cage.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Hida.
Foster working aggressively here.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Hida.
Hida blocks an elbow strike.
Hida blocks an uppercut.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster misses with some punches.
Hida tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Hida back against the cage.
Foster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster misses with a punch on the inside.
Foster scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Foster wants to break free but Hida has control.
Hida manages to break the clinch.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hida scores with a sloppy right hand. Foster should have avoided that one.
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
Hida lands a shoulder strike.
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Hida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hida blocks an elbow strike.
Foster working aggressively here.
Foster misses with some punches.
Hida works on Foster's body with a couple of short punches.
Hida breaks from the clinch.
Hida misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kisada Hida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vince Foster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hida swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hida circles away.
Hida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster slips a straight right by Hida.
Hida misses the shot to the body.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hida scores with a nice strike.
Hida throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Hida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hida is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hida misses with a wild body shot.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Hida tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Hida.
Hida blocks an uppercut.
Hida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hida misses with a straight right.
A cross from Hida lands.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hida lands a slapping body shot.
Foster moves into the clinch.
Vince Foster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster is looking to clinch but Hida is avoiding it.
Hida looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
Hida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Hida pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to clinch up but Hida keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Hida misses the target.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster pushes Hida up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hida's efforts to push away.
Foster is trying to force a seperation but Hida has the dominant position.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster darts in and clinches Hida up against the cage.
Foster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hida manages to break the clinch.
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Hida counters with a stiff right hand.
Hida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foster is looking to clinch but Hida is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hida missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hida misses with a head kick.
Hida swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Hida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster forces Hida back against the cage and clinches.
Foster swings wildly with an uppercut but Hida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster throws a head punch that misses.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Hida.
Hida blocks an uppercut.
Hida working hard to break the clinch.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kisada Hida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Hida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hida misses with a straight left.
Foster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hida with a body shot.
A slow jab from Hida misses its intended target.
A big right from Hida misses.
Kisada Hida is winning the standup battle so far.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Hida circles away.
Hida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
Foster is looking to clinch but Hida is avoiding it.
Vince Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hida works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foster finds it's way round the side to connect with Hida's head.
The fighters circling - Foster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hida moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisada Hida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hida, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisada Hida!
Our winner, Kisada Hida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Thompson (ranked 2780 p4p, 294 weight class) and Taiga Toriyama (ranked 2769 p4p, 291 weight class). Toriyama has chosen Japan National Anthem as his entrance music. Taiga Toriyama will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taiga Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toriyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Toriyama. Toriyama maintains the clinch.
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson rushes Toriyama and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Toriyama won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Toriyama avoids nicely.
Toriyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Toriyama coming out on top.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Toriyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Toriyama is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Toriyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toriyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toriyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Toriyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Toriyama is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toriyama connects with the punch.
Toriyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toriyama has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Toriyama. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Taiga Toriyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Toriyama thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Toriyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Toriyama can't break the clinch.
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toriyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Toriyama avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to clinch but Toriyama is having none of it.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toriyama thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toriyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Toriyama has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
Toriyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Toriyama.
Toriyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toriyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toriyama.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toriyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Toriyama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Toriyama shakes it off.
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama with a jab.
Thompson dives in and grabs Toriyama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toriyama pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Toriyama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Toriyama catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
No joy there for Toriyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Toriyama looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Toriyama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toriyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
A combination from Toriyama does no damage.
Thompson is looking to counter the offense by Toriyama and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Toriyama keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Toriyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toriyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Toriyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Toriyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toriyama misses with a two punch combination.
Taiga Toriyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toriyama slips a straight right by Thompson.
Toriyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Toriyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Toriyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Toriyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toriyama clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Toriyama has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toriyama misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toriyama swinging wildly here.
Toriyama lands a head shot.
Toriyama blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toriyama.
Donk. Thompson catches Toriyama right on the button with a cross.
Toriyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toriyama misses the jab.
Thompson takes a swing at Toriyama's ribcage but misses.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama stuffs the takedown.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Toriyama. Those never looked like landing.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Toriyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toriyama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
Toriyama misses with a head kick.
Timmy Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Toriyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toriyama continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toriyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toriyama gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Toriyama breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Thompson clinches.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toriyama is defending well.
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Toriyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Toriyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toriyama lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toriyama unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Toriyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson is looking to counter the offense by Toriyama and move into the clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Toriyama pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toriyama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
enabling Toriyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but Toriyama moves out of range.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Toriyama shows good takedown defense.
Toriyama throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Toriyama scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson is looking to clinch but Toriyama is avoiding it.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Toriyama has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Toriyama with a jab.
Toriyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toriyama lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Toriyama misses its intended target.
Toriyama looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toriyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toriyama scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Toriyama checks a low kick from Thompson.
A combination from Toriyama does no damage.
Thompson swings for the body but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Toriyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Toriyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Toriyama's knee but Toriyama avoids it well.
Toriyama moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
Toriyama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toriyama cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toriyama tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Toriyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toriyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toriyama counters with a low kick, right behind Thompson 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toriyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toriyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toriyama clinches up against the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toriyama!
Toriyama throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toriyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toriyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toriyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toriyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Toriyama tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Timmy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toriyama breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson misses with a leg kick
and Toriyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toriyama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toriyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toriyama is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.
Toriyama is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Toriyama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Toriyama pushes Thompson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thompson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Toriyama dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Toriyama is defending well.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Toriyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toriyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Toriyama!
Taiga Toriyama 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lőhmus (ranked 2097 p4p, 293 weight class) and DeMar DeRozan (ranked 2504 p4p, 335 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep Lőhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMar DeRozan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by DeRozan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lőhmus throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
DeRozan misses with a looping left.
DeRozan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeRozan 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.
Lőhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lőhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
DeRozan throws a counter combo.
Lőhmus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lőhmus is looking to slow DeRozan down with leg kicks.
DeRozan looks to throw the jab but Lőhmus is out of range.
Lőhmus looks to land a right hand but DeRozan moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lőhmus.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lőhmus counters with a leg kick.
Donk. DeRozan catches Lőhmus right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeRozan scores with a leg kick.
DeRozan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeRozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeRozan walks into a stiff left hand from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
DeRozan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lőhmus with a body shot.
Lőhmus cracks DeRozan with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRozan.
DeRozan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lőhmus.
DeRozan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lőhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Lőhmus slips a straight right by DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lőhmus in his tracks.
Lőhmus misses with a straight left.
Lőhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lőhmus throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRozan, right into the meat.
Lőhmus lands a nice shot that snaps DeRozan's head back.
DeRozan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lőhmus.
Lőhmus stuns DeRozan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeRozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lőhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lőhmus missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lőhmus moves away from the strike by DeRozan.
Lőhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
Lőhmus throws a looping overhand right but DeRozan ducks down to avoid it.
DeRozan throws a shot from downtown. Lőhmus moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeRozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lőhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from DeRozan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lőhmus.
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lőhmus. Lőhmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lőhmus throws the left hand but DeRozan avoids the punch easily.
Lőhmus missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeRozan tries to score with a low kick but Lőhmus moves his leg out of the way.
Lőhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeRozan slips under a jab.
Lőhmus moves out of range as DeRozan throws a body kick.
DeRozan's corner calls for a 1-2. DeRozan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from DeRozan misses.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeRozan lands a nice shot to the body.
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
Lőhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
Lőhmus wants to land a leg kick but DeRozan is out of range.
Lőhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan misses with a double jab.
A jab from Lőhmus misses.
Lőhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut. Lőhmus saw that one coming.
Lőhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
DeRozan throws a low kick but Lőhmus avoids it.
DeRozan motions for Lőhmus to come forward. DeRozan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the head.
Lőhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lőhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lőhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeRozan ducks under a wild hook from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lőhmus ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Lőhmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lőhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lőhmus. DeRozan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
DeRozan throws the left hand but Lőhmus avoids the punch easily.
DeRozan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lőhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeRozan under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lőhmus as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of DeRozan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lőhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
A big right from DeRozan misses.
Lőhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeRozan connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeRozan staying out of range there.
DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus defending well as DeRozan loads up on a big left hand.
DeRozan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lőhmus swings for the body but DeRozan moves out of range.
DeRozan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lőhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeRozan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lőhmus is just out of range.
DeRozan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lőhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lőhmus pushes DeRozan up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by DeRozan.
Joosep Lőhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeRozan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lőhmus throws a lazy right hand but DeRozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeRozan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeRozan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lőhmus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lőhmus misses.
Lőhmus ducks right into an uppercut from DeRozan.
Lőhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lőhmus thuds his shin into the meat of DeRozan's side.
DeRozan swings for the body but Lőhmus moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lőhmus misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lőhmus closes the distance and clinches.
Lőhmus lands a right hand.
Lőhmus scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Lőhmus improves position.
Lőhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Lőhmus controls the action.
Lőhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lőhmus can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
Lőhmus throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Lőhmus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeRozan tries a body shot but Lőhmus blocks it.
Lőhmus misses with the head strike.
Lőhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
DeRozan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lőhmus tries to land a front kick but DeRozan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Lőhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lőhmus.
Lőhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRozan is just out of range.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeRozan lands with a nice body punch.
Lőhmus misses with a looping left.
Lőhmus avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
Lőhmus closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lőhmus.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lőhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lőhmus tries to score with a low kick but DeRozan moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Lőhmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeRozan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeRozan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeRozan blocks a jab.
Lőhmus tries to clinch
and Lőhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lőhmus avoids a kick to the body.
DeRozan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lőhmus on the side of the head.
Lőhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lőhmus blocks the body kick.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lőhmus slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Lőhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lőhmus tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeRozan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeRozan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lőhmus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lőhmus checks a leg kick.
Lőhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lőhmus.
DeRozan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lőhmus is out of range.
Lőhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a slapping body shot.
Lőhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lőhmus tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lőhmus lands with a cross.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Lőhmus's head but Lőhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeRozan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeRozan throws a right hand that misses
letting Lőhmus counter with a right hand.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Lőhmus moved away.
Lőhmus thuds his right hand into DeRozan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
Lőhmus jabs DeRozan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lőhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
Lőhmus misses with a body shot.
DeRozan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lőhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. Lőhmus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lőhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lőhmus.
Lőhmus misses with a body kick.
Lőhmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lőhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRozan scores with a leg kick.
DeRozan lands a leg kick that knocks Lőhmus off balance momentarily.
Lőhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lőhmus moves out of range as DeRozan throws a body kick.
Lőhmus is looking for a counter combo.
DeRozan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lőhmus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lőhmus. That's going to slow DeRozan down.
Lőhmus takes a swing at DeRozan's ribcage but misses.
Lőhmus darts in and clinches DeRozan up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lőhmus pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lőhmus blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep Lőhmus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeRozan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lőhmus fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - DeRozan coming out on top.
DeRozan tries to keep at a distance but Lőhmus has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lőhmus.
Lőhmus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lőhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lőhmus can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
DeRozan lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lőhmus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeRozan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from DeRozan - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lőhmus.
DeRozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeRozan wants to stall.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lőhmus lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
Lőhmus lands a shot to the body.
Lőhmus lands a body punch.
Lőhmus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lőhmus.
A shot in the inside from Lőhmus.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan tries to stall but Lőhmus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lőhmus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lőhmus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Lőhmus stalls.
Lőhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Lőhmus.
A right handed body shot lands from Lőhmus.
Lőhmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lőhmus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lőhmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lőhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lőhmus scores with a shoulder strike.
DeRozan is rocked!
Lőhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lőhmus finish him?
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Lőhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lőhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Lőhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lőhmus has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
Lőhmus misses with the head strike.
Lőhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lőhmus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lőhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan lands with a short shot to the head.
Lőhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lőhmus fails to land.
Lőhmus misses with some punches.
Lőhmus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lőhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lőhmus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lőhmus misses with the head strike.
Lőhmus has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lőhmus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan working hard to break the clinch.
Joosep Lőhmus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
Lőhmus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lőhmus throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Lőhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Lőhmus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lőhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
Lőhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lőhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lőhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lőhmus throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan seems to have recovered his senses.
DeRozan lands a nice uppercut.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lőhmus fails to land.
Lőhmus misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Lőhmus.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
Lőhmus takes a shot to the head.
DeRozan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by DeRozan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeRozan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Lőhmus improves position.
DeRozan is trying to maintain a safe position but Lőhmus gets an underhook and turns DeRozan into the cage.
Lőhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lőhmus lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lőhmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeRozan manages to break the clinch.
Lőhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.
DeRozan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lőhmus closes the distance and pushes DeRozan back into the cage.
Lőhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lőhmus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lőhmus blocking some punches.
Lőhmus throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lőhmus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeRozan's elbow.
Lőhmus misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lőhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lőhmus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lőhmus!
DeMar DeRozan was interviewed post fight and said 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wale Ammond (ranked 2318 p4p, 263 weight class) and Black Alligator (ranked 1785 p4p, 212 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ammond might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad. Alligator has chosen Golden Features - Always as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wale Ammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ammond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alligator avoids it really well and circles away.
Alligator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ammond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ammond with a body shot.
Alligator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alligator wants it to stay on the feet.
Alligator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wale Ammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ammond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alligator is out of range and Ammond settles back down.
Ammond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Ammond postures up.
Ammond lands a couple of elbows.
Ammond has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ammond advances to half guard.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alligator is not content to let Ammond control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ammond lands a nice short elbow.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator is looking to improve his position.
Ammond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alligator trying to control but Ammond postures up.
Alligator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ammond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ammond wants to work for an arm triangle but Alligator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alligator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ammond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ammond is looking for a kimura here.
Ammond wants to control but Alligator is keeping him busy.
Ammond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ammond wants to take a breather but Alligator is having none of it.
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alligator has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ammond is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator wants to control but Ammond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ammond.
Ammond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ammond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Ammond has control of the leg.
Ammond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alligator is looking to control Ammond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alligator avoid being mounted?
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Ammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Ammond there.
Alligator trying to control but Ammond postures up.
Alligator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ammond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ammond prevents Alligator from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ammond lands a nice short elbow.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alligator trying to control from the bottom.
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Ammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ammond is trying to control. Alligator wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ammond prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Ammond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alligator has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond moves into full mount! Alligator won't be happy about that!
Ammond lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ammond prevents Alligator from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Ammond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alligator tries to hold on but Ammond pushes him away.
Ammond is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alligator takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ammond dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Ammond is working Alligator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is adopting a defensive guard.
Wale Ammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ammond is in close to Alligator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Alligator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond is in close to Alligator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Alligator controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Ammond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Alligator working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond chips away with some ground and pound.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator controlling the position.
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alligator's head.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alligator wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
Ammond works over Alligator with some ground and pound from guard.
Ammond prevents Alligator from getting back to his feet.
Ammond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet but Ammond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ammond scoring with some ground and pound.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ammond is working away from the top position though.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Ammond has control of the leg.
Ammond seems to be looking for submissions.
Ammond slips a nice elbow through Alligator's hands, connecting with Alligator's forehead.
Alligator is trying is best to control the position here.
Alligator pushes Ammond off looking to stand but Ammond dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alligator defends it well.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alligator is controlling Ammond's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ammond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alligator gets full guard.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ammond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond postures up.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is looking to stand up but Ammond isn't so interested in that idea.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alligator can do to turn this around?
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Alligator controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Alligator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond pushes down on Alligator's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ammond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alligator kicks Ammond off and gets back to his feet.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ammond.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Ammond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alligator moves out of range of the leg kick from Ammond.
Ammond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alligator to the mat! Alligator manages to get full guard.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Ammond postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond drops back looking for a leg! Alligator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alligator manages to kick Ammond off! Ammond jumps back into Alligator's guard.
Alligator controlling Ammond's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond postures up.
Ammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ammond slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator is trying to stand.
Ammond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alligator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ammond.
Ammond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alligator's head.
Alligator is trying to control but can't.
Ammond is looking for a kimura but Alligator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ammond to get the leverage.
Ammond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ammond is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alligator is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Black Alligator stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh.......
You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time....
I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 1433 p4p, 210 weight class) and Riley Knox (ranked 1637 p4p, 240 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Knox!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Niska misses
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Niska shrugs it off.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox flicks out a counter leg kick but Niska steps away.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Niska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Niska's head but Niska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niska misses the body punch
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Niska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox prevents Niska from breaking the clinch.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Niska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Niska tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Niska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Niska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niska tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Niska is breathing heavily.
Knox just leaning against Niska, taking a breather.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Niska blocks with his arms.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Niska wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox keeps control of Niska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
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!
Knox working Niska over with knees to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
A frustrated look appears on Niska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niska working hard to break the clinch.
Niska managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox works on Niska's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Niska is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Niska misses with a body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska misses the jab.
As Niska backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Niska manages to avoid it all.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Niska.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips a jab from Niska.
Niska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riley Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niska throws a right hand that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox staying out of range there.
Niska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
A frustrated look appears on Niska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska is trying to break free.
Niska is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Niska tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Niska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox working Niska over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
Knox gets through Niska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox prevents Niska from breaking the clinch.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox is working Niska over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Knox rushes Niska and presses him up against the cage.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Niska avoiding damage.
Knox lands a knee to the head.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Niska tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox working Niska over with knees to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox has Niska pressed against the cage, preventing Niska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niska blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Niska can't break the clinch.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
Knox lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
A short left from Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Niska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niska tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Knox misses.
Niska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niska lands a right hook to the body.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska backing away here, and Knox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Niska is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska misses with a wild combination.
Knox wants to clinch up but Niska keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Knox!
Riley Knox 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Dones (ranked 2775 p4p, 366 weight class) and Cornelius Burns (ranked 1988 p4p, 279 weight class). Bon Dones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bon Dones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Burns!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burns on his heels. He'll look to pass Burns's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dones prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
Dones is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Dones stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Dones stops Burns from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns wants to stand up but Dones is controlling him.
Burns has control of Dones's left arm, preventing Dones from doing any damage.
Dones landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Dones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dones landing some decent shots from guard.
Burns has his hands on Dones's head, controlling the position.
Dones throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Dones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns is trying to stand up here but Dones is controlling him well.
Dones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
Dones trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to stand.
Dones working Burns over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dones thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Dones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dones stops Burns from getting back to his feet.
Dones is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dones tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns leaves Dones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dones looks to clinch
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Cornelius Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dones.
A nice side step and Burns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns throws out a counter right but Dones avoids it with no problem.
Dones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dones misses the body punch
and Burns counters with a nice right hand that sends Dones toppling to the canvas! Dones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burns finish him?!
Dones is rocked!
It looks like Bon Dones has been cut.
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!
Burns looks to land a left hand but Dones moved out of range nicely.
Oh Dones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dones throws a head kick that misses
and Burns rattles Dones with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dones tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Burns dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dones stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cornelius Burns!
Cornelius Burns 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Antonovich (ranked 1524 p4p, 221 weight class) and Gargan Morus (ranked 1815 p4p, 261 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Antonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gargan Morus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Antonovich.
Antonovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Morus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antonovich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morus! But no joy.
Antonovich throws a looping overhand right but Morus ducks down to avoid it.
Antonovich misses with a looping left.
Antonovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morus.
It looked like Antonovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antonovich lands with a straight right. Morus didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Antonovich.
Morus is rocked!
Morus circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Antonovich. Morus falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Antonovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petr Antonovich!
A very excited looking Petr Antonovich 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.
In defeat, Gargan Morus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lose...I learn....I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 1157 p4p, 124 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 239 p4p, 30 weight class). 3000 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is So Fresh N So Clean. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good low kick that Gusmao was not able to check.
Gusmao darts in and clinches 3000 up against the cage.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao's coach down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gusmao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage.
3000 pulls guard successfully.
3000 is trying to control the position but Gusmao postures up.
3000 has a closed guard, preventing Gusmao from standing up.
3000 is looking for a triangle but Gusmao pushes his legs off easily.
Gusmao wants to stand but 3000 has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
3000 has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gusmao.
The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao just manages to avoid it.
Gusmao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
3000 pulls Gusmao into guard.
3000 has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusmao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily.
Gusmao tries to stand but 3000 is controlling from the bottom.
3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
3000 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gusmao wants to get up but he can't break 3000's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gusmao got a little sloppy there for a moment and 3000 has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gusmao has managed to get both his arms back between 3000's legs - danger averted.
Gusmao is looking to stand up but 3000 won't let him.
3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 is trying to keep Gusmao in close.
Gusmao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on 3000, up you get!
Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
As Gusmao looks to move away, 3000 throws a big counter combo but Gusmao just gets out of the way.
Gusmao tries to clinch there but 3000 circles away.
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gusmao misses.
Gusmao wants to clinch but 3000 slips to the side
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
3000 throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by 3000. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of 3000.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but 3000 ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
3000 throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gusmao tests 3000's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gusmao moves into the clinch successfully.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but 3000 avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gusmao just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from 3000.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
3000 tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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!
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by 3000.
3000 blocking some punches.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.
3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
3000 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
3000 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gusmao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gusmao slips a straight right by 3000.
Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Donk. Gusmao catches 3000 right on the button with a cross.
Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao holds him up against the cage and eventually 3000 drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao works on 3000's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Gusmao.
3000 working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
3000 working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao keeps control of 3000 as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusmao.
3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
Gusmao instigates a clinch.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
3000 pulls guard.
Gusmao wanted to stand there but 3000 had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gusmao moves into the clinch.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
3000 is trying to maintain a safe position but Gusmao gets an underhook and turns 3000 into the cage.
A short left from Gusmao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by 3000.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
3000 taking a breather.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 is rocked!
A short right from Gusmao.
Oh 3000 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on 3000's shoulder, as 3000 tries to avoid the shot.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
3000 tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
3000 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
3000 misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 is trying to stall.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 seems to have got his legs back now.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot.
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao dips a shoulder and cracks 3000 with a mighty uppercut! 3000 falls back against the cage and Gusmao unloads with a barrage of strikes! 3000 is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gusmao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Henrique Gusmao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva Jr (ranked 587 p4p, 84 weight class) and Mario Farina (ranked 1183 p4p, 152 weight class). Silva Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping Giant. Farina has chosen Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Farina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva Jr defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand.
Silva Jr sends Farina crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silva Jr is motioning to the referee to let Farina up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Farina does it's job there.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut
and Farina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva Jr! Farina lets Silva Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Silva Jr is rocked!
Farina loads up on a big right hand but Silva Jr slips the punch.
Silva Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Farina gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Silva Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Farina waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 596 p4p, 86 weight class) and Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 129 p4p, 22 weight class). Alison comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest (I am). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HeavyWeight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alison tries to counter with a takedown but HeavyWeight is quick to defend against it.
HeavyWeight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alison under the eye.
HeavyWeight misses with an uppercut
and Alison counters with a nice body shot.
HeavyWeight tries to close the distance and clinch but Alison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but HeavyWeight moves away.
Alison swings away with a body shot that misses
and HeavyWeight counters with a nice body shot.
Heavy HeavyWeight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
HeavyWeight lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HeavyWeight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alison was well out of range. Poor timing from HeavyWeight.
Alison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by HeavyWeight. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HeavyWeight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alison, pushing him back against the cage.
HeavyWeight throws a head punch that misses.
Alison is struggling to control the position.
HeavyWeight tries a body shot but Alison blocks it.
HeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alison lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
Alison looking to stall.
Alison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from HeavyWeight misses.
HeavyWeight blocks a jab.
Alison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alison is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight lands a jab to the nose.
HeavyWeight rushes Alison and presses him up against the cage.
HeavyWeight tries to work over Alison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HeavyWeight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alison taking a breather.
HeavyWeight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
HeavyWeight lands with a light punch inside.
Alison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HeavyWeight lands a right hook to the body.
HeavyWeight has Alison up against the cage in a clinch.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
HeavyWeight lands with a short shot to the head.
Alison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
HeavyWeight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HeavyWeight scores with a nice hook to the head.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
HeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
Alison prevents a body shot from HeavyWeight.
Alison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt HeavyWeight or not.
HeavyWeight throws a head punch that misses.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from HeavyWeight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy HeavyWeight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alison punishes HeavyWeight's body with a nice straight punch.
HeavyWeight moves forwards but Alison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
HeavyWeight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alison, pushing him back against the cage.
HeavyWeight tries to work over Alison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HeavyWeight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alison avoiding damage.
Alison blocks a body shot from HeavyWeight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alison is trying to maintain a safe position but HeavyWeight gets an underhook and turns Alison into the cage.
Alison is looking to control HeavyWeight's arms but HeavyWeight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alison has his back to the cage.
HeavyWeight misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison throws an elbow but it misses.
HeavyWeight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alison pressing his opponent against the cage.
HeavyWeight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
HeavyWeight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alison takes a shot to the head.
HeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alison prevents a body shot from HeavyWeight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HeavyWeight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HeavyWeight misses with some punches.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Alison controls his hands.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook to the ribs.
HeavyWeight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HeavyWeight.
A right hook to the body lands for HeavyWeight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
Alison is struggling to control the position.
HeavyWeight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alison struggles to land a body shot inside as HeavyWeight controls his hands.
Alison blocking some punches.
Alison taking a breather.
HeavyWeight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Alison controls his hands.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with an uppercut but Alison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alison wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alison tries to stall but HeavyWeight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heavy HeavyWeight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
HeavyWeight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
HeavyWeight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alison manages to break the clinch.
Alison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and HeavyWeight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
HeavyWeight throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook to the ribs.
HeavyWeight has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
HeavyWeight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy HeavyWeight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight'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.
HeavyWeight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Alison's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
HeavyWeight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alison is looking to counter punch.
HeavyWeight closes the distance but Alison moves to the side
and Alison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but HeavyWeight moves away.
HeavyWeight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HeavyWeight thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Alison misses its target.
Alison staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HeavyWeight with a jab.
HeavyWeight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alison circles away quickly and effectively.
HeavyWeight swings for the body but Alison moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
Alison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HeavyWeight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Alison controls his hands.
HeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
HeavyWeight lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from HeavyWeight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands an uppercut.
HeavyWeight works on Alison's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
HeavyWeight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
HeavyWeight lands a body shot.
HeavyWeight throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HeavyWeight has Alison pressed against the cage, preventing Alison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
HeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Alison avoids it by throwing HeavyWeight back against the cage.
Alison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, HeavyWeight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alison takes a shot to the head.
HeavyWeight tries to work over Alison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HeavyWeight scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight lands an uppercut.
Alison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HeavyWeight lands a big right hand that sends Alison crashing to the mat! HeavyWeight stays standing though and waves Alison back to his feet!
Alison is rocked!
HeavyWeight digs a good hook to Alison's body.
Oh Alison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! HeavyWeight lands a beautiful left hook that drops Alison. Alison tries to recover but HeavyWeight is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Alison lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy HeavyWeight!
Heavy HeavyWeight is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Heavy HeavyWeight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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