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Amateur League 103 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12107 p4p, 540 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20542 p4p, 572 weight class). Prana Halo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura throws a lazy body kick
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kimura!
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Halo dominates the positioning.
Kimura keeps Halo under control for a moment.
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo controls the position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Halo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halo prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura has a hand on Halo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura is just holding on here. Halo manages to take his back.
Halo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kimura is defending well but eventually Halo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kimura has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast McGraw (ranked 7590 p4p, 638 weight class) and Aleksan Nokkenson (ranked 6222 p4p, 603 weight class). Nokkenson has chosen Løyndomsriss x Heimta Thurs Wardruna as his entrance music. Aleksan Nokkenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fast McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksan Nokkenson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Nokkenson both land. Nice combination.
Jab, jab by McGraw - just one landing.
McGraw misses with a body punch
and Nokkenson counters with a three punch combo that has McGraw backing up. McGraw nods at Nokkenson to acknowledge the strikes.
McGraw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nokkenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nokkenson swinging wildly here.
Nokkenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraw.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokkenson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
McGraw wants to clinch but Nokkenson slips to the side
and Nokkenson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokkenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraw.
McGraw misses the shot to the body.
McGraw looks to land a right hand but Nokkenson moved out of range.
McGraw swings widly with a right hand
and Nokkenson counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nokkenson counters with a three punch combo that has McGraw backing up. McGraw nods at Nokkenson to acknowledge the strikes.
McGraw misses with a shot to the body
and Nokkenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkenson avoids the body shot from McGraw.
McGraw throws a sloppy body shot
and Nokkenson counters with a series of strikes. McGraw will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGraw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokkenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nokkenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nokkenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGraw walks into a stiff left hand from Nokkenson.
McGraw lunges at Nokkenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nokkenson's hand.
McGraw avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGraw misses the body punch
and Nokkenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGraw swings for the body but Nokkenson moves out of range.
McGraw throws a body punch but Nokkenson moves out of range.
McGraw clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokkenson avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
Nokkenson avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nokkenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGraw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nokkenson tries to break free but McGraw pushes him back against the cage.
Nokkenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nokkenson avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw misses with an elbow strike.
Nokkenson has had enough of the clinch but McGraw keeps him there for the moment.
Nokkenson is trying to break the clinch but McGraw is controlling him.
Nokkenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGraw misses with a punch to the body.
Nokkenson blocks an elbow strike.
Nokkenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from McGraw.
McGraw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGraw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nokkenson counters with a nice uppercut.
McGraw throws a right hand that misses
and Nokkenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw misses with a jab to the body
and Nokkenson counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nokkenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGraw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokkenson.
McGraw wants to clinch but Nokkenson slips to the side
and Nokkenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nokkenson lunges at McGraw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGraw's hand.
Nokkenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
Nokkenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Nokkenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGraw takes a swing at Nokkenson's ribcage but misses.
McGraw throws out a loose jab but Nokkenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nokkenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGraw misses with a straight right.
Nokkenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokkenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGraw throws a hook but Nokkenson avoids it easily.
Nokkenson misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from McGraw misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nokkenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGraw circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Nokkenson scores with a four punch combination!
Nokkenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
A punch combination from Nokkenson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Nokkenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw is looking to wear down Nokkenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGraw misses with a body shot
and Nokkenson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nokkenson is looking for the big counter here.
Nokkenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGraw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksan Nokkenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGraw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the body from McGraw misses
enabling Nokkenson to counter with a crisp jab.
McGraw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokkenson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nokkenson is trying to break the clinch but McGraw is controlling him.
McGraw presses Nokkenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGraw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nokkenson blocks an elbow strike from McGraw.
Nokkenson blocks an elbow strike from McGraw.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGraw.
McGraw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraw throws an elbow but it misses.
McGraw misses with an elbow over the top.
McGraw is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nokkenson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGraw.
McGraw scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Nokkenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fast McGraw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGraw is leaning against Nokkenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGraw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nokkenson blocks the elbow strike.
McGraw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nokkenson tries to break free but McGraw pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGraw.
Nokkenson is rocked!
Nokkenson is breathing heavily.
McGraw misses with an elbow over the top.
Nokkenson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraw finish him?
McGraw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGraw pushes Nokkenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGraw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGraw pushes Nokkenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nokkenson blocks an elbow strike.
McGraw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraw creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nokkenson with a big uppercut! Nokkenson tries to clinch up but McGraw pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nokkenson to the mat! Nokkenson covers up and McGraw unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fast McGraw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Virtanen (ranked 6326 p4p, 606 weight class) and Amen Hotep (ranked 25358 p4p, 677 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good knees
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amen Hotep!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Virtanen lands a really nice looking cross but Hotep seems unphased.
Hotep throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Virtanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hotep.
Virtanen sets himself, and Hotep steps forward looking for the clinch! Virtanen avoids it this time.
Virtanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hotep connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Virtanen scrambles back to his feet.
Hotep moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Hotep misses the jab.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hotep manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hotep was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hotep takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virtanen misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Hotep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hotep throws a hook but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Hotep misses with a leg kick.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amen Hotep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen slips a straight right by Hotep.
Hotep ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hotep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hotep throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hotep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen instigates a clinch.
Hotep is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Amen Hotep has been cut.
Hotep takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Hotep to work.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoteps head.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Hotep's head.
Virtanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hotep working aggressively here.
Virtanen pushes Hotep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Virtanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hotep is rocked!
Virtanen keeps control of Hotep as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotep managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen effectively controlling the action here.
Virtanen presses Hotep against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hotep.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hotep backwards.
Virtanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hotep's efforts to push away.
Virtanen effectively controlling the action here.
Hotep working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Virtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hotep wants to break free but Virtanen has control.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hotep is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtanen finish him?
Virtanen dips a shoulder and cracks Hotep with a mighty uppercut! Hotep falls back against the cage and Virtanen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hotep is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Virtanen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Hayashi (ranked 4966 p4p, 551 weight class) and Jake Harrington (ranked 6005 p4p, 599 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hayashi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Charmels - As Long As I've Got You. Jake Harrington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hideo Hayashi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hideo Hayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrington.
Hayashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrington but Harrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayashi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrington throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrington. Hayashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Harrington misses.
Hayashi goes for a double leg but Harrington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrington continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Hayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Hayashi slips the punch.
Hayashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harrington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harrington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harrington!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayashi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington trying to control the position but Hayashi is working away.
Hayashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harrington.
Hayashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrington off and has taken his back!
Harrington can't escape the position.
Harrington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harrington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Harrington wants to escape the position.
Hayashi looking to break Harrington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harrington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hayashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hayashi looking for the choke from the back.
Hayashi looking to break Harrington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harrington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hayashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashi has got his arm under Harrington's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Harrington has spun round into Hayashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrington chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayashi is keeping the position for now.
Hayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harrington has picked Hayashi up and slammed him! Hayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Harrington manages to pass to side control!
Hayashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayashi tries to buck Harrington off but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington trying to control the action but Hayashi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayashi tries to improve position but can't.
Hayashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrington off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Harrington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hayashi looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayashi tightening his grip on Harrington, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashi has the hooks in. Harrington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hayashi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Harrington is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hayashi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Harrington taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hideo Hayashi!
Hideo Hayashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flying Almighty Askren (ranked 6024 p4p, 600 weight class) and Balthazar Tazer (ranked 4757 p4p, 532 weight class). Flying Almighty Askren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flying Almighty Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balthazar Tazer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren pushes Tazer up against the cage in a clinch.
Tazer lands with a light punch inside.
Askren pulls guard successfully.
Tazer wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.
Askren being controlled here, momentarily.
Tazer won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren thows a huge punch but Tazer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Balthazar Tazer has been cut.
Tazer wants to get back to full guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazer is trying to get back to full guard.
Tazer keeping hold of Askren's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Tazer is rocked!
That has opened up Balthazar Tazer's cut even more.
Tazer is looking to improve his position.
Tazer is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tazer quite badly. Tazer pulls Askren in close trying to recover. Askren postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tazer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tazer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flying Almighty Askren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lainez (ranked 4333 p4p, 499 weight class) and Beo Wulf (ranked 6625 p4p, 615 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Lainez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Beo Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lainez. Lainez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wulf scores with a one two! Lainez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Diego Lainez has been cut.
Wulf wants to clinch.
Lainez appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Wulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lainez throwing a counter right hand but Wulf manages to avoid it.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Lainez's shoulder, as Lainez tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lainez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wulf.
Wulf lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lainez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lainez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lainez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wulf, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lainez.
Lainez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wulf.
Lainez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wulf pushes off an throws an elbow but Lainez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Lainez.
Wulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf working aggressively here.
Lainez works on Wulf's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lainez.
Wulf takes a shot to the head.
Lainez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wulf controls his hands.
Lainez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lainez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lainez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lainez blocks an elbow strike from Wulf.
Lainez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Lainez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf is trying to push Lainez away but Lainez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Wulf.
Lainez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lainez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lainez cracks Wulf with a nice body shot.
Wulf looks winded!
Lainez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lainez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lainez lands with a right to the head.
Lainez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Lainez fails to land.
Wulf tries to break free but Lainez pushes him back against the cage.
Lainez tries to work over Wulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lainez misses with some punches.
Lainez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lainez as the two fighters clinch.
Lainez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lainez.
Lainez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lainez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lainez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wulf is rocked!
Lainez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lainez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wulf is still on wobbly legs! Can Lainez finish him?
Lainez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wulf to his knees! Lainez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lainez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harrington (ranked 4345 p4p, 500 weight class) and Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner (ranked 24234 p4p, 658 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby In A Corner shoots in for a takedown but Harrington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrington lands with a shot to the body.
Harrington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harrington walks into a left hand.
Baby In A Corner defending well as Harrington loads up on a big left hand.
Harrington throws a hook to the side of Baby In A Corner's head but Baby In A Corner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby In A Corner with a poor takedown
and Harrington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby In A Corner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrington counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baby In A Corner! Harrington lets Baby In A Corner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Baby In A Corner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby In A Corner with a poor takedown
and Harrington counters with a huge left! Baby In A Corner is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harrington isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Baby In A Corner from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harrington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Harrington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 3559 p4p, 440 weight class) and Vyacheslav Sokolov (ranked 4154 p4p, 493 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokolov throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Laranja throws a chopping leg kick but Sokolov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laranja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov tries to keep at a distance but Laranja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laranja tries a body shot but Sokolov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sokolov.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land.
Sokolov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokolov throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sokolov - just one landing.
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Laranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laranja is looking to clinch but Sokolov is avoiding it.
Sokolov throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Laranja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sokolov's half guard.
Sokolov trying to control from the bottom.
Laranja is working for a submission of some sort.
Laranja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokolov defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laranja is working for a submission of some sort.
Laranja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja moves into full mount! Sokolov won't be happy about that!
Laranja controlling from mount.
Laranja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokolov is trying desperately to improve position.
Laranja wants to take Sokolov's back here but Sokolov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to control but Sokolov is having none of it.
Laranja is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sokolov is surviving well by controlling Laranja's body position as best he can.
Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Sokolov defends it well.
Laranja pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laranja is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laranja throws a sloppy head kick and Sokolov moves out of range easily.
Laranja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokolov throws out the jab.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sokolov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laranja on the side of the head.
Laranja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Sokolov counters with a crisp right that sends Laranja to the canvas! Sokolov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Sokolov!
Vyacheslav Sokolov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Packin Paulie (ranked 4742 p4p, 530 weight class) and Tony Riot (ranked 3265 p4p, 416 weight class). Tony Riot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Packin Paulie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Riot!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulie misses with a wild body shot.
Riot missing with a left hand there. Paulie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riot shoots in for a double leg but Paulie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paulie has Riot up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulie keeps control of Riot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paulie manages to break the clinch.
Paulie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riot scores with a leg kick.
Riot scores with a nice body kick.
Paulie avoids the head kick by Riot.
Paulie throwing a counter right hand but Riot manages to avoid it.
Riot throws a head kick that misses.
Paulie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riot. Riot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paulie just misses with a punch to the body.
Riot misses with a looping right.
Paulie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulie moves out of range of the strikes.
Paulie closes the distance and pushes Riot back into the cage.
Paulie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riot.
Packin Paulie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Riot.
Paulie works over Riot's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tony Riot has been cut.
Riot throws a sloppy head kick
and Paulie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paulie.
Nice sprawl there from Paulie as Riot shoots in.
Paulie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riot fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulie lands with a hook. Riot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Packin Paulie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulie cracks a nice hook into Riot's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paulie misses with an uppercut.
Paulie throws a right and a left that Riot avoids nicely.
Paulie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paulie throws out a loose jab but Riot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Riot.
Paulie closes the distance and clinches.
Paulie manages to break the clinch.
Riot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paulie pinned against the cage. Paulie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paulie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riot throws a head kick that misses.
Riot blocks a jab.
Riot goes for a double leg but Paulie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulie continues to drive forward.
Riot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riot moves forwards but Paulie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riot looks winded!
Riot ducks under a wild hook from Paulie.
Riot ducks right into an uppercut from Paulie.
Paulie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paulie circles away.
Paulie closes the distance and clinches.
Paulie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riot misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Paulie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paulie pushes Riot up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulie misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riot fails with the takedown.
Riot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paulie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paulie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paulie lands a jab to Riot's midsection.
Paulie looks to score with a jab to the body but Riot is just out of range.
Riot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riot looks for a takedown but Paulie sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Packin Paulie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Riot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riot walks into a left hand.
Riot throws a head kick that misses.
Paulie darts in and clinches Riot up against the cage.
Paulie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paulie.
Paulie moves into the clinch.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulie looks to land a left hand but Riot moved out of range nicely.
Riot fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riot darts in looking for a takedown but Paulie gets double underhooks and turns Riot into the cage.
Packin Paulie is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Riot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paulie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paulie closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Paulie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulie closes the distance and clinches.
Paulie breaks the clinch.
Riot tries a head kick but it misses.
Packin Paulie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulie clinches up with Riot and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paulie is fending him off so far but Riot persists. Nope, Paulie circles away and we're back to standing.
Packin Paulie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Riot.
Paulie moves into range and clinches up with Riot.
Riot looking to slow down the pace here.
Riot tries to work over Paulie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulie tries to throw a body punch but Riot avoids it by throwing Paulie back against the cage.
Paulie misses with a punch to the body.
Riot trying to stall but Paulie improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riot shoots in and drives through. Paulie sprawls well.
Paulie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paulie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulie closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paulie smiles and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paulie scores with a hook.
Riot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paulie.
Paulie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paulie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riot is breathing heavily.
Riot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulie manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riot.
Paulie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulie.
Riot staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot throws a head kick that misses.
Riot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paulie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulie misses with a wild body shot.
Riot slips under a jab.
Paulie instigates a clinch.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paulie walks away with a smile on his face. Riot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paulie misses with a series of wild punches.
Riot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riot takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Paulie misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot throws a sloppy head kick and Paulie moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Paulie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Riot misses
letting Paulie counter with a right hand.
Paulie takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paulie's waist but Paulie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riot off to one side.
Paulie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paulie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulie is leaning against Riot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Paulie.
Riot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulie scores with a shoulder strike.
Paulie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulie rushes Riot and presses him up against the cage.
Paulie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Packin Paulie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Riot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Paulie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paulie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riot, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riot can do to turn this around?
Riot is trying to pull guard but Paulie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paulie has a couple of punches blocked by Riot.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulie scores with a nice right hand.
Paulie scores with a nice strike.
Paulie pushes Riot up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulie misses with a two punch combination.
Riot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riot misses with a head kick.
Paulie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulie closes the distance and clinches.
Riot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulie prevents it.
Riot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paulie lands a shoulder strike.
Paulie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Paulie as Riot shoots in.
Packin Paulie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Riot.
Paulie thuds his right hand into Riot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paulie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riot fails with the takedown.
Paulie's corner calls for a 1-2. Paulie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Riot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paulie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riot throws a big counter head kick but Paulie avoids it with no problem.
Riot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paulie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot somewhat.
Paulie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paulie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulie moves into the clinch successfully.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riot dives in for a single leg takedown but Paulie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paulie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Riot.
Paulie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paulie misses with a hook. Riot ducked under it nicely.
Paulie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot shoots in but Paulie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riot throws a front kick aimed at Paulie's knee but Paulie avoids it well.
Paulie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paulie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paulie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paulie lands with a straight right. Riot didn't see that one coming.
Riot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paulie's waist but Paulie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riot off to one side.
Paulie lands a jab to the head.
Paulie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paulie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riot scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Packin Paulie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paulie blocks a low kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Paulie as he connects with a hook.
Paulie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paulie to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riot is trying to stall.
Tony Riot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paulie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulie avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Packin Paulie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paulie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Packin Paulie!
A very excited looking Packin Paulie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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