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SyFi - Aftermath 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Bickle (ranked 1928 p4p, 184 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 2484 p4p, 222 weight class). Henry Bickle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuragomidova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuragomidova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bickle's waist but Bickle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nuragomidova off to one side.
Bickle lands a jab to the head.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuragomidova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nuragomidova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Nuragomidova is looking for the big counter here.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nuragomidova duly obliges.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Bickle.
Bickle throws a body punch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Nuragomidova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bickle swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bickle enables Nuragomidova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nuragomidova postures up in Bickle's guard and throws a big left but Bickle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.
Nuragomidova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Nuragomidova isn't so interested in that idea.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Bickle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bickle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova feints and as Bickle raises his hands in defense, Nuragomidova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Nuragomidova isn't so interested in that idea.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bickle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nuragomidova controlling from the top position.
Bickle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuragomidova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bickle misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nuragomidova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bickle regains guard immediately.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Nuragomidova passes into half guard.
Nuragomidova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nuragomidova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bickle is trying to stand up here but Nuragomidova is controlling him well.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalib Nuragomidova will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nuragomidova tries to clinch but Bickle is having none of it.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is trying to control. Bickle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Bickle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuragomidova is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuragomidova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuragomidova moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle tests Nuragomidova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Bickle throws a jab when Nuragomidova was well out of range.
Bickle walks into a left hand.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bickle misses with a left hand
and Nuragomidova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Bickle, which made it look bad.
Bickle takes a swing at Nuragomidova's ribcage but misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bickle enables Nuragomidova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stops Bickle from standing up.
Bickle being controlled here, momentarily.
Bickle wants to stand and escape but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bickle wants to stand but Nuragomidova is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nuragomidova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bickle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Bickle.
Nuragomidova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the body from Bickle misses
and Nuragomidova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a body punch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bickle did well to prevent Nuragomidova getting side control.
Nuragomidova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Nuragomidova seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalib Nuragomidova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Nuragomidova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuragomidova was well out of range. Poor timing from Bickle.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Bickle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bickle.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Nuragomidova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the head.
Nuragomidova throws an off balance right hand
and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuragomidova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nuragomidova ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Bickle misses with an uppercut
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nuragomidova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova breaks from the clinch.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova misses with a head shot. Bickle uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle wants to stand and escape but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Bickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Bickle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bickle stands up and waves to Nuragomidova to follow him.
Nuragomidova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Nuragomidova scores with a hook.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Nuragomidova is out of range.
Henry Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bickle to score with a decent uppercut.
Bickle misses with a left hand
letting Nuragomidova counter with a right hand.
Nuragomidova fails to land with a series of punches.
Bickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuragomidova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bickle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuragomidova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuragomidova slips a straight right by Bickle.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuragomidova.
A shot to the liver by Bickle. Beautiful body shot.
Bickle misses with a hook. Nuragomidova ducked under it nicely.
Nuragomidova is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bickle wants it to stay on the feet.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Bickle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bickle pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Nuragomidova moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuragomidova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bickle.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Bickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Nuragomidova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Nuragomidova prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova can't get the takedown.
Khalib Nuragomidova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova blocks an uppercut.
Nuragomidova blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle presses Nuragomidova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuragomidova blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands a body punch.
Bickle is working Nuragomidova over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Nuragomidova prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Bickle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuragomidova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalib Nuragomidova!
After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeJuan Carneiro (ranked 2448 p4p, 124 weight class) and Justin Magnum (ranked 2440 p4p, 123 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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136 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeJuan Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnum throws a body punch but Carneiro moves out of range.
Magnum misses the shot to the body.
Carneiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Magnum lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Magnum misses.
Magnum avoids the body shot from Carneiro.
Magnum lands a glancing blow to the side of Carneiro's head.
Carneiro scores with a takedown into Magnum's guard.
Magnum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magnum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Magnum misses.
Justin Magnum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magnum seems keen to control Carneiro's posture.
Carneiro throwing strikes from guard but Magnum blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Carneiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Carneiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magnum's head.
Magnum keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro preventing the sweep.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carneiro works over Magnum with some ground and pound from guard.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carneiro postures up in Magnum's guard and throws a big left but Magnum blocks it.
Magnum wants to sweep but no luck.
Carneiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnum has wrist control.
Carneiro postures up in Magnum's guard and throws a big left but Magnum blocks it.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
Carneiro throwing strikes from guard but Magnum blocks nicely.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro throwing strikes from guard but Magnum blocks nicely.
Carneiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carneiro content to stall in guard here.
Carneiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magnum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carneiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnum's head.
Carneiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carneiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Carneiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carneiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro is in close to Magnum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carneiro passes Magnum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carneiro wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeJuan Carneiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carneiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magnum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carneiro is in Magnum's guard.
Magnum looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnum, not yet.
Carneiro distracts Magnum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carneiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carneiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magnum for as long as he can get away with.
Carneiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnum can do to turn this around?
Carneiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeJuan Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Magnum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
Carneiro working some strikes from top position.
Carneiro with a nice head shot there.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magnum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Carneiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Carneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carneiro scores with punches from side control.
Magnum defending against the ground and pound.
Carneiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnum is rocked!
Carneiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Magnum is still in real trouble! Can Carneiro finish him?
Carneiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magnum seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it.
The ground and pound from Carneiro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magnum parries the strikes from Carneiro easily there. Carneiro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magnum to escape.
Carneiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carneiro working the ground and pound.
Magnum struggling a bit here.
Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries for a kimura but Magnum is defending well.
Magnum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carneiro in side control, throwing shots but Magnum defends.
Carneiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carneiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carneiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magnum, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeJuan Carneiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carneiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magnum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carneiro somewhat.
Carneiro cracks Magnum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magnum cracks Carneiro with a good jab.
Carneiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnum misses with a hook. Carneiro ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnum avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro slips under a jab from Magnum.
Carneiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum throws a series of punches but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro attempts a counter takedown but Magnum avoids it well and moves away.
Carneiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magnum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Magnum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carneiro defending well as Magnum loads up on a big left hand.
Magnum throws an overhand right that lands on Carneiro's shoulder, as Carneiro tries to avoid the shot.
Magnum misses with a body shot.
Magnum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carneiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carneiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magnum defends well and Carneiro ends up having to push Magnum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Justin Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnum moves into the clinch.
Justin Magnum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carneiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carneiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magnum connects with a right hand. Carneiro shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carneiro.
Magnum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carneiro is looking to take a break and control but Magnum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carneiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Magnum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carneiro has gone for a leg lock! Magnum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carneiro's guard.
Magnum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
DeJuan Carneiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to stand and escape but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here.
Carneiro pulls Magnum in to control the position.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Carneiro blocks nicely.
Carneiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.
Magnum being controlled here momentarily.
Magnum preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Magnum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carneiro 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeJuan Carneiro!
During a confident post fight interview, DeJuan Carneiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold Stephenson (ranked 2018 p4p, 239 weight class) and Violencia Rivas (ranked 1661 p4p, 199 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Harold Stephenson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harold Stephenson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violencia Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivas moves into the clinch.
Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephenson avoids the damage to the body.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown.
Rivas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stephenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Rivas manages to get underhooks.
Stephenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Rivas.
Stephenson is working for takedown but Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivas taking a breather.
Rivas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stephenson avoids the elbow strike from Rivas, against the cage.
Stephenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
Rivas misses with the combination.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.
Rivas clinches.
Rivas stalls.
Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.
Rivas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephenson eats them both and turns towards Rivas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rivas clinches up with Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stephenson throws a head punch that misses.
Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivas closes the distance and clinches.
Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Stephenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stephenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivas stops a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Nice body punch from Rivas - that landed with a thud.
Stephenson is working for takedown but Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rivas presses Stephenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stephenson avoiding damage as Rivas throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephenson.
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Rivas lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Rivas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stephenson up against the cage.
A short right from Rivas.
Stephenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivas scores a nice knee to the body.
Rivas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivas breaks the clinch.
Rivas scores with a jab. Stephenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivas lands a hook that stumbles Stephenson back into the cage. Rivas follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stephenson to the canvas! Rivas pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stephenson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Violencia Rivas!
A victorious Violencia Rivas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore Ii (ranked 1391 p4p, 181 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 1591 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedrichsen tries a quick counter leg kick but IsMore Ii is wise to it.
Friedrichsen lands a glancing blow to the side of IsMore Ii's head.
It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook.
IsMore Ii attempts a counter takedown but Friedrichsen avoids it well and moves away.
IsMore Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
IsMore Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but IsMore Ii moves out of range.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen misses with a double jab.
IsMore Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friedrichsen looks to throw a body kick
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friedrichsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedrichsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
IsMore Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Friedrichsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii misses with a looping right.
Friedrichsen throws a series of punches but IsMore Ii avoids them all with ease.
It looked like IsMore Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Friedrichsen.
IsMore Ii moves out of range as Friedrichsen strikes.
A quick step to the side and IsMore Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedrichsen throws a hook but IsMore Ii avoids it easily.
IsMore Ii throws a big counter combination but Friedrichsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Friedrichsen throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a left to the body.
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Friedrichsen does it's job there.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
Friedrichsen throws out a loose jab but IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedrichsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
More IsMore Ii's cut is getting worse.
IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a low kick, looking for IsMore Ii's leg but IsMore Ii calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore Ii misses the target.
IsMore Ii throws a hook to the side of Friedrichsen's head but Friedrichsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen drops IsMore Ii with a beautiful combination! IsMore Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Friedrichsen is looking for the KO!
IsMore Ii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedrichsen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists IsMore Ii head around and knocks him out cold! Friedrichsen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Disi (ranked 1684 p4p, 78 weight class) and Preston Mason (ranked 1816 p4p, 88 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Disi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preston Mason!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disi works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Disi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Disi clinches up against the cage.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Our sources have told us that Disi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Disi stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
A right hook to the body lands for Disi.
Disi stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Disi.
A short right from Disi.
Come on Disi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Disi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mason won't want to take too many of those.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Disi.
Disi breaks the clinch.
Disi catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Disi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Disi has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Disi breaks the clinch.
Disi lands a right hook to the body.
Disi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Disi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emilio Disi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Disi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Disi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mason tries for a takedown but Disi circles away easily
letting Disi counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Disi, which made it look bad.
Disi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason is stalling here. Disi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Disi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason 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.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mason is not content to let Disi control the position.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi in side control, throwing shots but Mason defends.
Disi scores with punches from side control.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Disi blocks the strikes from Mason.
Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Disi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Disi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Disi has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason wants to sweep here but Disi controlling him for the moment.
Disi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Disi 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.
Disi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Disi quickly recovers to half guard.
Disi kicks Mason off and gets back to his feet.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Disi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason slips under a jab.
Disi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Disi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Disi.
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Disi blocks nicely.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Disi's head.
Disi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disi wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Disi keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Disi being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Disi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Disi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Disi!
Disi lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi wants to stand but Mason is controlling his arm.
Disi trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Disi is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Disi is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Disi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason wants to improve his position but Disi is controlling well.
Disi thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Emilio Disi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Disi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Disi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Disi wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Disi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Disi throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Disi stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Mason trying to control but Disi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Disi has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Disi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is working Disi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Disi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
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 Emilio Disi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Disi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Disi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown but Disi circles away easily
and Disi counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Disi.
Disi takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emilio Disi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Disi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason looking to score a takedown here. Disi is defending well but Mason drives through and ends up in Disi's guard.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disi pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Mason trying to control but Disi is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Disi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Disi!
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Disi's guard.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Disi blocks nicely.
Disi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emilio Disi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Disi keeps moving.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Disi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Disi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Disi is on top in guard.
Disi trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Mason wants to control but Disi is keeping him busy.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Disi tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Disi pushes Mason off but Mason dives into side control.
Disi is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disi is working hard here to advance position.
Disi defending against the ground and pound.
Disi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Mason working the ground and pound but Disi is defending the strikes.
Disi is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Preston Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disi 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Disi!
Emilio Disi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazim Bardakci (ranked 2153 p4p, 254 weight class) and Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 1062 p4p, 134 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bardakci might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Edis - Çok Çok. 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geanluca Lorenzon!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardakci shoots and misses
and Lorenzon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzon stuffs the takedown.
Lorenzon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardakci misses with a takedown
enabling Lorenzon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lorenzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Lorenzon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci looks to throw a body kick
and Bardakci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bardakci fails with the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardakci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzon tries to avoid it but Bardakci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzon to the ground. Lorenzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bardakci with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardakci looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lorenzon is trying to defend but Bardakci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lorenzon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bardakci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lorenzon is looking to escape.
Bardakci is trying for a kimura here. Lorenzon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bardakci wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Resende (ranked 1807 p4p, 228 weight class) and Big Asznee (ranked 2010 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Asznee's choice of entrance music: The Game. Wagner Resende has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wagner Resende!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resende throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asznee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Resende is in Asznee's guard.
Asznee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Resende defends it easily.
Resende controlling from the top position.
Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Asznee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asznee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Resende controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resende tries to free his leg and advance position but Asznee is retaining full guard.
Resende stays in close to Asznee's body and controls the position.
Resende tries to free his leg and advance position but Asznee is retaining full guard.
Asznee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resende drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Resende jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Resende wants to pass the guard but Asznee is keeping the position.
Resende passes Asznee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Resende looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Resende 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.
Resende prevents Asznee from improving his position.
Resende tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asznee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resende controlling the action here.
Asznee has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Resende. Oh but Asznee has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Resende goes limp - he's gone! Asznee jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Asznee!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Asznee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krit Leekpai (ranked 703 p4p, 106 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 1510 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leekpai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leekpai blocks the body kick.
Leekpai defending well as Rubenstein loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Rubenstein. Beautiful body shot.
Leekpai connects with a body shot that sends Rubenstein's belly button to the back.
Leekpai misses with a hook.
Rubenstein thumps Leekpai with a low kick.
Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leekpai.
Leekpai throws an overhand right that lands on Rubenstein's shoulder, as Rubenstein tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Leekpai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Leekpai misses the target.
Rubenstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein jumps guard.
Rubenstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leekpai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leekpai tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubenstein is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leekpai wants to control from the top but Rubenstein keeps moving.
Leekpai controlling from the top position.
Rubenstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leekpai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leekpai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubenstein is trying to keep Leekpai in close.
Rubenstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leekpai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leekpai advances to half guard.
Rubenstein is refusing to be controlled, as Leekpai sits in half guard.
Rubenstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Leekpai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rubenstein looking for subs from the bottom but Leekpai mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein gets back to half guard.
Leekpai not doing much here.
Rubenstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leekpai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leekpai's back!
Rubenstein looking for the choke from the back.
Rubenstein looking for the choke but no joy.
Rubenstein wants to control the position but Leekpai frees himself and scrambles - Rubenstein manages to regain control in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein trying to control the position but Leekpai is working away.
Leekpai is looking to regain half guard here but Rubenstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubenstein wants to control but Leekpai is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubenstein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leekpai tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubenstein working away.
Rubenstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Rubenstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leekpai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leekpai ducks under a wild hook from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leekpai.
Rubenstein throws out a counter right but Leekpai avoids it with no problem.
Leekpai ducks under a wild hook from Rubenstein.
Leekpai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubenstein's calf.
Leekpai slips under a jab from Rubenstein.
Leekpai checks a leg kick.
Leekpai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubenstein lands a slapping body shot.
Leekpai throws out a leg kick but Rubenstein moves out of range and Leekpai only half commits.
Rubenstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leekpai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai misses with a wild body shot.
Leekpai throws a lazy right hand but Rubenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leekpai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubenstein moves away.
Rubenstein wants to clinch.
Leekpai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leekpai throws a solid leg kick but Rubenstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leekpai.
Rubenstein throws out a counter right but Leekpai avoids it with no problem.
Rubenstein defending well as Leekpai loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Rubenstein misses its intended target.
Leekpai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein ducks right into an uppercut from Leekpai.
Leekpai moves out of range as Rubenstein strikes.
Leekpai slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krit Leekpai is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that Leekpai semi-blocks.
Leekpai tries to land a leg kick but Rubenstein saw it coming and moves away.
Rubenstein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leekpai ducks under a wild hook from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leekpai finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubenstein's head.
Rubenstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubenstein.
Leekpai tries to keep at a distance but Rubenstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leekpai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
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!
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein lands an uppercut.
Rubenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leekpai takes a shot to the head.
Rubenstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubenstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leekpai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leekpai misses with a knee strike.
Leekpai scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein lands with a right to the head.
Leekpai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubenstein tries to pull guard but Leekpai won't allow it.
Rubenstein digs a right hand into Leekpai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leekpai's gas tank.
Rubenstein lands a left hand.
Rubenstein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leekpai to keep the fight standing.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leekpai swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Rubenstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Leekpai digs a right hand underneath Rubenstein's ribcage. Rubenstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rubenstein blocking some punches.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein pushes Leekpai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubenstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubenstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krit Leekpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Rubenstein.
Leekpai tries a knee to the head but Rubenstein blocks it.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leekpai misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein jumps guard but Leekpai stands there with Rubenstein around his waist. Rubenstein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leekpai smiles and moves away.
Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leekpai.
Leekpai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
Leekpai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rubenstein just manages to avoid it.
Rubenstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leekpai.
Leekpai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Rubenstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leekpai throws out a loose jab but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai throws a leg kick but Rubenstein moved away.
Leekpai slips under a jab.
Rubenstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leekpai under the eye.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubenstein defending well as Leekpai loads up on a big left hand.
Leekpai throws a hook but Rubenstein blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubenstein misses with a right hand
and Leekpai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leekpai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leekpai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubenstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubenstein misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Leekpai ducks down to avoid it.
Leekpai misses with a low kick.
Leekpai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Leekpai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Rubenstein misses.
Leekpai blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leekpai throws a right hand that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leekpai.
Rubenstein lands a jab.
Rubenstein throws a hook but Leekpai blocks it.
Leekpai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leekpai.
Leekpai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein tries to counter with a clinch but Leekpai shakes him off and moves away.
Leekpai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubenstein's head backwards.
Leekpai avoids the head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a leg kick but Leekpai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rubenstein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leekpai backs up against the cage.
Leekpai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leekpai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Leekpai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubenstein drops Leekpai with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rubenstein follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
A victorious Spencer Rubenstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamakiri Yoritomo (ranked 1392 p4p, 164 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1308 p4p, 153 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yoritomo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamakiri Yoritomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoritomo.
Yoritomo leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Yoritomo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoritomo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Yoritomo is defending well.
Vieira landing a few strikes.
Vieira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Yoritomo is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira has hold of Yoritomo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yoritomo seems comfortable defending it but Vieira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yoritomo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yoritomo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vieira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardinho Vieira!
The defeated Kamakiri Yoritomo had this to say: 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marky Mark (ranked 576 p4p, 88 weight class) and Mister McNasty (ranked 910 p4p, 133 weight class). Mister McNasty acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark thuds his shin into the meat of McNasty's side.
McNasty slips under a jab from Mark.
McNasty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mark with a body shot.
McNasty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McNasty throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mark momentarily.
Mark misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from McNasty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McNasty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mark can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McNasty crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mark - the referee stops the clock and McNasty gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mark. McNasty manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McNasty slips a straight right by Mark.
Mark throws a good cross that connects.
McNasty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mark, pushing him back against the cage.
Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Mark tries to pull guard but McNasty won't allow it.
Mark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
Mark misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark lands a left hand.
Mark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Mark.
McNasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
Mark throws a combination that misses
letting McNasty counter with a right hand.
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
Mark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Mark.
We've been told by Mark's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McNasty misses with a hook
and Mark counters with a left to the body.
McNasty 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNasty.
Mark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNasty.
McNasty throws a front kick aimed at Mark's knee but Mark avoids it well.
McNasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mark.
McNasty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mark scores with a nice strike.
Mark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNasty.
Mark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark throws a low kick but McNasty avoids it.
Nice shot by Mark.
Mark tries to bum rush McNasty with a series of wild strikes but McNasty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark misses the jab.
McNasty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNasty takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
McNasty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mark to score with a decent uppercut.
McNasty connects with an inside leg kick.
Mark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNasty throws an overhand right that lands on Mark's shoulder, as Mark tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mark scores with a three punch combo!
Mark throws a body punch but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty flicks out a counter leg kick but Mark steps away.
Mark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Mark.
McNasty throws a solid leg kick but Mark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNasty.
Mark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mark throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McNasty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mark. Mark obviously looking to wear him down.
Mark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McNasty rushes Mark and presses him up against the cage.
Mark tries to break the clinch but McNasty is controlling the position.
Mark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McNasty to keep the fight standing.
Mark lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark misses with some punches.
Mark working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty misses with a body punch.
McNasty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mark is looking to break free of the clinch but McNasty has double underhooks.
Mark breaks the clinch.
A jab from Mark misses.
McNasty checks a low kick from Mark.
McNasty thumps Mark with a low kick.
McNasty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNasty. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mark. McNasty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and McNasty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNasty is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by McNasty.
McNasty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mark scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mark throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mark throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from McNasty tenderised Mark's leg. Mark is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from McNasty misses the target.
McNasty slips a jab from Mark.
McNasty throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark throwing a counter right hand but McNasty manages to avoid it.
Mark throws a predictable looking body shot
and McNasty counters with a leg kick.
Mark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNasty throws a body punch but Mark moves out of range.
McNasty swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mark.
McNasty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNasty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mark rather than just go for the knockout.
McNasty throws a hook but Mark blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark takes a swing at McNasty's ribcage but misses.
Mark throws a body punch but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marky Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mark - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Mark misses the target.
Mark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNasty.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNasty manages to avoid it.
Mark misses with a leg kick
and McNasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mark throws the kick towards the body but McNasty avoids it.
Mark throws a body kick that misses.
McNasty scores with a leg kick.
Mark throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McNasty flicks out a counter leg kick but Mark steps away.
Mark throws a leg kick
and McNasty counters with an inside leg kick.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNasty can do to turn this around?
McNasty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mark.
Mark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McNasty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNasty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNasty misses with a left hand
and Mark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McNasty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mark throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNasty is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McNasty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark misses with a body kick.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
McNasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McNasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from McNasty.
And Mark counters with a quick kick to the body but McNasty blocks it.
Mark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNasty circles away quickly and effectively.
Mark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McNasty counters with a nice body shot.
Mark connects with a jab.
McNasty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty connects with a leg kick. Mark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by McNasty.
McNasty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mark throws a lazy right hand but McNasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNasty throws out a counter right but Mark avoids it with no problem.
Mark throws a head kick but McNasty moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNasty! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNasty rushes Mark and presses him up against the cage.
Mark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mark misses with a body punch.
McNasty working aggressively here.
Mark is trying to break the clinch but McNasty is controlling him.
Mark is trying to pull guard but McNasty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mark.
A head punch on the inside from Mark fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Mark.
McNasty misses with a few strikes there.
Mark tries to work over McNasty's front leg with a kick but McNasty checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McNasty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mark moves away from the strike by McNasty.
A quick step to the side and Mark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as McNasty blocks the low kick.
Mark backing away here, and McNasty unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McNasty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McNasty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McNasty blocks a head kick by Mark.
McNasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mark moves away.
McNasty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark throws a push kick but McNasty slaps the foot to one side.
Mark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNasty throws a leg kick which misses Mark's front leg but catches the back leg as Mark tries to avoid it.
McNasty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNasty scrambles back to his feet.
Mark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNasty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNasty.
Mark misses with an attempted mid kick.
McNasty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mark misses with a hook. McNasty ducked under it nicely.
McNasty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
McNasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mark.
McNasty flicks out a counter leg kick but Mark steps away.
McNasty throws a body punch but Mark moves out of range.
McNasty throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNasty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mark can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark defending well as McNasty loads up on a big left hand.
Mark is looking to chop away at McNasty's legs.
McNasty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mark is looking to chop away at McNasty's legs.
Mark throws a jab when McNasty was well out of range.
McNasty throws a shot to the body.
Mark misses the shot to the body.
McNasty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McNasty throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark misses with a jab to the body
and McNasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNasty fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNasty! But no joy.
McNasty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNasty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McNasty throws a solid leg kick but Mark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNasty.
Mark throws a body punch but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty throws a poor cross that misses
and Mark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNasty. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark throws a shot from downtown. McNasty moves away and avoids it.
McNasty swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNasty is out of range.
McNasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mark.
Mark connects with a looping right hand.
Mark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNasty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNasty throws a body shot but no joy.
McNasty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark lands with a nice combination. McNasty backs away looking to recover.
McNasty tries to clinch but Mark is having none of it.
McNasty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mister McNasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mark.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marky Mark.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mark, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!
Marky Mark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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