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EFC Feltre vs Tanaka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 844 p4p, 40 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 1924 p4p, 102 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nobody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Underwood thinking.
Nobody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nobody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nobody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underwood.
Nobody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Underwood moves out of range of the body kick from Nobody.
Nobody throws a lazy head kick
and Underwood counters with a nice body kick.
Nobody works Underwood's body with a nice hook.
Nobody misses with a head kick.
Underwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nobody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Underwood scrambles back to his feet.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nobody throwing a counter right hand but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Nigel Nobody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Nobody.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underwood connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Underwood.
Underwood tries to work over Nobody's front leg with a kick but Nobody checks it.
Underwood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nobody.
Nobody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nobody throws a shot from downtown. Underwood moves away and avoids it.
Underwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Nobody takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nobody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Underwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nobody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobody manages to avoid it.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nobody misses the target.
Underwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nobody counter with a right hand.
Underwood misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nobody went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Nobody is predictable there
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nobody lands a nice shot to the body.
Nobody misses the shot to the body.
Underwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Underwood lands a slapping body shot.
Nobody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Underwood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Nobody.
Nobody bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Underwood lunges at Nobody with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nobody's hand.
Nice cross by Nobody.
Underwood needs to keep his hands up - Nobody had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood misses with a head kick.
Nobody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nobody scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nobody tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobody throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Nobody - just one landing.
Underwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood blocks a head kick by Nobody.
Nobody throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
Nobody shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Underwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nobody throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Underwood there.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Nobody misses with a straight right.
Nobody lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Underwood slips a straight right by Nobody.
Nobody scores with a head kick. Underwood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Nobody scores with a sloppy right hand. Underwood should have avoided that one.
Nobody connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Nobody lands a slapping body shot.
Underwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody 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.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nobody throws a lazy uppercut
and Underwood counters with a left to the body.
Nobody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?
Nobody cracks Underwood with a good jab.
Nobody on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Underwood. Underwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Nobody.
Nobody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Underwood defending well as Nobody loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nobody is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nobody defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nobody's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
Underwood tries to land a front kick but Nobody steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nobody defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody misses the shot to the body.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nobody darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Underwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Nobody throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Nobody.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Nobody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nigel Nobody is winning the standup battle so far.
Underwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nobody.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nobody.
Nobody lands a right hook to the body.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nobody scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobody manages to avoid it.
Nobody misses with a lunging right hand
and Underwood counters with an inside leg kick.
Nobody misses with a hook. Underwood ducked under it nicely.
Underwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Underwood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Nobody finds it's target.
Nobody tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nobody scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Underwood sizes up Nobody with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
Nobody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Underwood.
Nobody throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood cracks Nobody with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Nobody ducks down to avoid it.
Nobody falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Underwood counter with a right hand.
Underwood misses with a body punch
and Nobody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Nobody.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Nobody misses with a double jab
and Underwood counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody throws a lazy body kick
and Underwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nobody connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Nobody.
Underwood slips a jab from Nobody.
Underwood throws a leg kick
and Nobody counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Underwood swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nobody counter with a right hand.
Nobody with a lazy takedown attempt
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Nobody on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Underwood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Underwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nobody is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nobody swings away with a body shot that misses
and Underwood counters with a straight right hand.
Underwood moves out of range as Nobody throws a body kick.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nobody with a body shot.
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 Nigel Nobody will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Underwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Nobody off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobody is just out of range.
A low kick from Underwood misses
and Nobody counters with a three punch combo that has Underwood backing up. Underwood nods at Nobody to acknowledge the strikes.
Underwood throws a nice head kick!
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nobody moves out of range of the leg kick from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nobody doesn't seem bothered though.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
Nobody drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nobody.
Nobody misses with an uppercut
and Underwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nobody's knee momentarily.
Nobody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood takes a swing at Nobody's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Underwood.
Nobody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nobody throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nobody throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nobody checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Underwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Underwood throws the kick towards the body but Nobody avoids it.
Nobody dips to his left and cracks Underwood with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nobody misses.
Nobody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobody misses with the combination.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Underwood as he connects with a hook.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nobody moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Nobody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody misses with a double jab
and Underwood counters with a leg kick.
Underwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Nobody, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nobody misses with a two punch combination.
Nobody scores with a head kick.
Underwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nobody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood thuds his right hand into Nobody's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Nobody walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Underwood takes one to the chin there.
Underwood throws the left hand but Nobody avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobody lands a nice shot that snaps Underwood's head back.
Underwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Underwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nobody counters with a straight right hand.
Nobody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nobody lands a head kick. Underwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nobody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
Underwood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nobody blocks it well.
Underwood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Underwood throws a body kick that misses.
Nobody lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nobody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nigel Nobody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nobody misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gage Underwood.
Well Nobody 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Nobody!
A relieved looking Nigel Nobody thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 1898 p4p, 225 weight class) and Juu Dyon (ranked 1929 p4p, 232 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. Mike McGuire has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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171 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Dyon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Dyon moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Dyon avoids nicely.
Dyon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Dyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dyon feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Dyon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dyon preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dyon is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon is trying for a kimura here. McGuire looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dyon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juu Dyon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John MaGee (ranked 1877 p4p, 222 weight class) and Magyan Murko (ranked 1845 p4p, 219 weight class). MaGee's entrance music is Cunnilingus. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee wants to clinch up but Murko keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murko lands a jab to the nose.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murko looks to throw the jab but MaGee is out of range.
MaGee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MaGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
Murko throws a series of punches but MaGee avoids them all with ease.
Murko lunges at MaGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MaGee's hand.
MaGee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murko connects with a body shot that sends MaGee's belly button to the back.
MaGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murko scores with a three punch combo!
Murko lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MaGee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko blocking some punches.
MaGee lands a shot to the body.
Murko working aggressively here.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murko digs a good body shot into MaGee's ribs.
Murko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaGee scores with a sloppy right hand. Murko should have avoided that one.
MaGee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murko throws a right hand that MaGee ducks under and follows up with a left that MaGee also avoids with ease.
MaGee walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Murko.
Murko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MaGee is defended easily by Murko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murko.
MaGee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Murko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murko scores with a decent looking hook.
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Murko circles away.
MaGee moves to clinch but Murko breaks away
and Murko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murko circles away from the clinch attempt.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murko cracks a nice hook into MaGee's ribs.
MaGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murko.
Murko ducks under a wild hook from MaGee.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magyan Murko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murko lands a jab.
MaGee wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko tries to work over MaGee's front leg with a kick but MaGee checks it.
MaGee rushes Murko and presses him up against the cage.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Murko.
Murko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murko lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Murko fails to land.
Murko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murko lands a left hand.
Murko breaks from the clinch.
MaGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Murko pushes him off.
Murko with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of MaGee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Murko.
Both fighters circling a little - Murko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MaGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murko scores with the left hand. MaGee knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murko throws a hook to the side of MaGee's head but MaGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MaGee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MaGee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MaGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murko.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
Murko lands a nice shot that snaps MaGee's head back.
MaGee clinches.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Murko.
Murko misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MaGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murko's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Murko fails to land.
MaGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Murko on the inside.
Murko struggles to land a body shot inside as MaGee controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magyan Murko 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.
A right-left combo lands from Murko.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
MaGee moves out of range as Murko strikes.
MaGee misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murko, as that shot connected.
Murko cracks MaGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murko cracks MaGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by MaGee.
Magyan Murko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murko sizes up MaGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MaGee.
As Murko tries to get set, MaGee tries to push him back and clinch up but Murko manages to avoid the attempt.
Murko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MaGee.
Murko connects with a right hand. MaGee shakes it off.
MaGee slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by MaGee.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Murko circles away and keeps his distance.
MaGee really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko throws a big shot that misses.
Murko with a nice cross.
MaGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Murko tries to get set, MaGee tries to push him back and clinch up but Murko manages to avoid the attempt.
Murko lands with a cross.
MaGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MaGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murko.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MaGee's head.
Murko throws a jab when MaGee was well out of range.
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MaGee checks it well.
Murko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
MaGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murko.
Murko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MaGee on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Murko finds it's target.
MaGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MaGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MaGee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murko.
Murko tries to bum rush MaGee with a series of wild strikes but MaGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Murko misses.
MaGee slips a jab and a cross from Murko.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Murko circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Murko. That snapped MaGee's head back.
Murko stuffs the takedown.
Murko lands with a right hand.
Murko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MaGee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Murko.
Murko lands a glancing blow to the side of MaGee's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Murko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MaGee wants to clinch but Murko slips to the side
and Murko counters with a stiff right hand.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Murko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MaGee throws a right hand that Murko ducks under and follows up with a left that Murko also avoids with ease.
Murko lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murko. MaGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
MaGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murko lands with a hook. MaGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MaGee moves out of range of the body kick from Murko.
Murko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murko punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Murko circles away.
MaGee blocks a jab.
MaGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee fails with a takedown attempt.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Murko keeps it at a distance.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murko scores with a jab.
Murko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murko scores with a nice strike.
Murko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Murko.
Murko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MaGee has time to react.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Murko pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Murko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MaGee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MaGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MaGee needs to keep his hands up - Murko had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murko thuds his right hand into MaGee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MaGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magyan Murko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murko throws a nice looking combination but MaGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MaGee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murko.
Murko throws a lazy right hand but MaGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murko keeps the fight on the outside.
Murko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murko lands with a nice body punch.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
MaGee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Murko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MaGee on the side of the head.
Murko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murko stuffs the takedown attempt from MaGee. MaGee gets slowly back to his feet.
Murko misses with a leg kick.
MaGee dodges the punch combination from Murko.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
MaGee tries to clinch but Murko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MaGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MaGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murko.
MaGee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murko misses with some punches.
MaGee blocks an uppercut.
Murko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Murko.
A shot in the inside from Murko.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
MaGee is working Murko over against the cage.
Murko lands with a short shot to the head.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MaGee tries a body shot but Murko blocks it.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
MaGee pushes Murko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Murko scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from MaGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murko.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MaGee.
MaGee can't find room to land a body shot as Murko controls the action.
Murko lands a left hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee tries to throw a body punch but Murko avoids it by throwing MaGee back against the cage.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko lands a right hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee misses with some punches.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murko on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Magyan Murko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MaGee momentarily.
Murko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MaGee checks a low kick from Murko.
Murko connects with a single shot there.
MaGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MaGee looks to throw the jab but Murko is out of range.
Murko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murko misses with a two punch combination.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Murko keeps it at a distance.
MaGee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Murko. That snapped MaGee's head back.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
Murko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murko wants it to stay on the feet.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Murko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Murko as he connects with a hook.
John MaGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Murko there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Murko pushes him off.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
Murko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murko tests MaGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murko swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MaGee scrambles back to his feet.
Murko lands a nice shot that snaps MaGee's head back.
Murko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MaGee's head backwards.
MaGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MaGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MaGee tries to clinch but Murko is having none of it.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Murko circles away and keeps his distance.
Murko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Murko circles away.
Murko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MaGee's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magyan Murko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magyan Murko!
An out of breath Magyan Murko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 1736 p4p, 235 weight class) and Mujahid Jackson (ranked 2734 p4p, 335 weight class). Mujahid Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mujahid Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halstenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halstenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halstenberg defends it well.
Halstenberg drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Halstenberg stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halstenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halstenberg's waist but Halstenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Halstenberg throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halstenberg takes one on the button.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halstenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halstenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Halstenberg back into the cage.
Halstenberg lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halstenberg.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Halstenberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halstenberg misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Halstenberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halstenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halstenberg checks a leg kick.
Halstenberg is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halstenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halstenberg momentarily.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halstenberg.
Halstenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halstenberg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mujahid Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Halstenberg moves out of range.
Halstenberg stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halstenberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses the jab.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halstenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halstenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson trying to control the action but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Halstenberg is out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halstenberg but Halstenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halstenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Sebastian Halstenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Halstenberg misses the target.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Halstenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halstenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halstenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Halstenberg misses its target.
Halstenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a head kick but Halstenberg moves out of range.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halstenberg misses with a looping right.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halstenberg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
It looked like Halstenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Halstenberg checks it
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Halstenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halstenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halstenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Halstenberg's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halstenberg is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Halstenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halstenberg keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Halstenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halstenberg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws a strike but Halstenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halstenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Halstenberg defends easily.
Halstenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Halstenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Halstenberg blocks the low kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Halstenberg seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Halstenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson slips a straight right by Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Halstenberg connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halstenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halstenberg sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halstenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson clinches up with Halstenberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Halstenberg manages to break the clinch.
Halstenberg sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halstenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halstenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Sebastian Halstenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Halstenberg as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Halstenberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson works over Halstenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Halstenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Halstenberg wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Halstenberg's guard and throws a big left but Halstenberg blocks it.
Mujahid Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.
Jackson is working Halstenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halstenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Halstenberg in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Halstenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halstenberg, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Halstenberg!
Sebastian Halstenberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yves Trudeau (ranked 1833 p4p, 223 weight class) and Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 1162 p4p, 142 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws a hook but Steinheiser blocks it.
Steinheiser with the counter takedown but Trudeau avoids it easily.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Steinheiser feints the counter takedown.
Trudeau lands a right hook to the body.
Steinheiser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab.
Trudeau misses with a hook
and Steinheiser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trudeau's guard.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Steinheiser from controlling successfully.
Steinheiser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trudeau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trudeau tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trudeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trudeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinheiser lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser prevents Trudeau from getting back to his feet.
Steinheiser is looking to work some ground and pound but Trudeau has wrist control.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trudeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steinheiser at a distance.
Trudeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steinheiser under the eye.
Trudeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trudeau throws a hook but Steinheiser blocks it.
Trudeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steinheiser counters with a straight right hand.
Steinheiser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trudeau swings widly with a right hand
and Steinheiser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinheiser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trudeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steinheiser is just content to waste time from the top position. Trudeau takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Steinheiser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser trying to control but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Steinheiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but Trudeau blocks nicely.
Steinheiser prevents Trudeau from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Trudeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trudeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steinheiser counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trudeau!
Trudeau bucks up and tries to throw Steinheiser off but instead Steinheiser has got his back!
Steinheiser thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steinheiser's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Steinheiser somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Trudeau covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Trudeau is trying to get back to his feet but Steinheiser has full control of the position and if anything, Trudeau has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steinheiser lands shots from the back.
Steinheiser lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser lands punches and elbows.
It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
Steinheiser scores with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinheiser missing with strikes from the back.
Trudeau is breathing heavily.
Steinheiser lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Trudeau has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser throwing sloppy strikes.
Steinheiser scores with punches from the back.
Steinheiser scores with punches to the body.
Yves Trudeau's cut is getting worse.
Steinheiser misses with an elbow to the head.
Trudeau showing good submission defense here.
The referee is taking a good look at Trudeau as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steinheiser!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynn Steinheiser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trudeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steinheiser counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trudeau!
Steinheiser in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trudeau is trying to get back to his feet.
Steinheiser scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Steinheiser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lynn Steinheiser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trudeau parries the strikes from Steinheiser easily there. Steinheiser is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Trudeau to escape.
Trudeau is pushing Steinheiser's head away, looking to escape. Steinheiser manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau dodges the ground and pound from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trudeau sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Steinheiser throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trudeau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steinheiser working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trudeau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steinheiser connects with a decent elbow.
Steinheiser working the head with strikes.
Steinheiser takes a little break here. Trudeau wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steinheiser working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steinheiser is putting a hurting on Trudeau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steinheiser is looking to take a break and control but Trudeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trudeau sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steinheiser scores with punches from side control.
Steinheiser has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steinheiser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but Trudeau blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trudeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steinheiser shoots in for a takedown but Trudeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinheiser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steinheiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but Trudeau blocks nicely.
Trudeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser stands up over Trudeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steinheiser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinheiser distracts Trudeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trudeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steinheiser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trudeau won't be happy with that.
Steinheiser is chipping away with strikes.
Steinheiser is working Trudeau over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinheiser in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steinheiser trying to control the action but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynn Steinheiser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steinheiser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trudeau is fending him off so far but Steinheiser persists. Nope, Trudeau circles away and we're back to standing.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut. Steinheiser saw that one coming.
Trudeau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steinheiser's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Trudeau finds it's way through Steinheiser's defenses.
Trudeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Trudeau. That snapped Steinheiser's head back.
Trudeau stuffs the takedown attempt from Steinheiser. Steinheiser gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steinheiser counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trudeau!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudeau parries the strikes from Steinheiser easily there. Steinheiser is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Trudeau to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trudeau is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Steinheiser are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Trudeau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Trudeau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steinheiser misses with the ground and pound.
Steinheiser working the body and head with strikes.
Steinheiser throws an elbow but Trudeau slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trudeau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steinheiser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steinheiser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trudeau, who protects the arm well.
Steinheiser cracks Trudeau with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trudeau sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Steinheiser crashes against the mat.
Trudeau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steinheiser connects with a decent elbow.
Steinheiser misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steinheiser tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steinheiser working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steinheiser advances to full mount.
Steinheiser looking to finish Trudeau with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trudeau!
Steinheiser scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser landing punches.
Yves Trudeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steinheiser landing strikes from the mount.
Jeez, Yves Trudeau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yves Trudeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lynn Steinheiser!
A victorious Lynn Steinheiser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 710 p4p, 35 weight class) and Emilio Disi (ranked 1781 p4p, 94 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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26
140 lbs
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24
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Disi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Built circles away.
Disi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Disi misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Built tries to clinch up.
Disi throws a combination that misses
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Disi throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Built defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Disi.
Disi has a takedown stuffed.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Disi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Built moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Built misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Disi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Built misses.
Disi throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Built misses the body punch
and Disi counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Built.
Disi is rocked!
Built is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Disi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Disi is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built lands an uppercut, right on the button! Disi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Monkey (ranked 1410 p4p, 177 weight class) and Ronnie Hepple (ranked 777 p4p, 104 weight class). Monkey's entrance music is Bransjehora. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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187 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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hepple scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Hepple scores with a body shot.
Monkey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hepple under the eye.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Hepple slips under a jab from Monkey.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hepple.
A leg kick checked by Hepple.
Hepple throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Hepple has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hepple misses with a two punch combination.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Hepple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hepple counters with a nice uppercut.
Hepple walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple takes one on the button.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hepple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Hepple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Hepple slips a jab from Monkey.
Hepple closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Monkey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hepple avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey is working Hepple over against the cage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Hepple.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hepple.
Hepple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hepple lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Monkey is working Hepple over against the cage.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Hepple digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Monkey tries to stall but Hepple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hepple.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Hepple's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Hepple.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monkey throws an elbow but misses.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hepple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hepple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hepple instigates a clinch.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple letting Monkey take a breather here.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Hepple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Monkey just leaning against Hepple, taking a breather.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple blocks an uppercut.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
A short right from Hepple on the inside.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey digs a right hand into Hepple's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hepple's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Monkey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hepple scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hepple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Monkey catches Hepple right on the button with a cross.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hepple fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hepple's head.
Hepple slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hepple jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Hepple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Hepple counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hepple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Hepple misses its intended target.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hepple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hepple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Hepple is out of range.
Hepple throws a nice head kick!
Hepple moves into the clinch.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
Hepple makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Hepple working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hepple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hepple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey is looking to slow Hepple down with leg kicks.
Hepple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hepple.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hepple.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hepple's elbow.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Hepple tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hepple.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hepple stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Hepple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hepple looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hepple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hepple tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
It appears Monkey was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Hepple down.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Hepple finds it's target.
Hepple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hepple tries to counter with a clinch but Monkey shakes him off and moves away.
Hepple slips under a jab from Monkey.
Hepple lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hepple has closed the distance and engaged Monkey in a clinch.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws an elbow but it misses.
Monkey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hepple avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Ronnie Hepple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is working Hepple over against the cage.
Hepple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hepple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Hepple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hepple winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 1259 p4p, 133 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 583 p4p, 59 weight class). Matsuoka comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Petty - Won’t back down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Matsuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams lands with a hook. Matsuoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matsuoka moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuoka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuoka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Matsuoka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuoka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Matsuoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuoka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams 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.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Matsuoka's head coaches at 805 Beast's House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matsuoka takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
A big left from Matsuoka misses.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Williams.
Matsuoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Matsuoka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuoka misses the target.
Williams throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuoka takes one to the chin there.
Matsuoka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
Williams misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws the left hand but Matsuoka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams connects with the punch.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsuoka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsuoka defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Matsuoka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsuoka is rocked!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Matsuoka is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuoka misses its target.
Williams slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Williams with a jab.
A big right from Matsuoka misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
Matsuoka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka slips a jab from Williams.
Matsuoka lands with a right hand.
Matsuoka cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Matsuoka misses with a hook.
A big right from Williams misses.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Williams punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matsuoka slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams scores with a one two! Matsuoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuoka throws out the jab.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams with a jab.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams swings for the body but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Matsuoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams cracks Matsuoka with an open hand slap.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a combination
and Matsuoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuoka seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuoka tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a series of punches but Matsuoka avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuoka feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams jabs Matsuoka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuoka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuoka with a body shot.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuoka throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuoka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuoka cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuoka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Matsuoka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka takes one to the chin there.
Matsuoka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams cracks Matsuoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Matsuoka defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuoka counters with a body kick.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuoka's head back.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Matsuoka scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuoka lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A jab from Williams misses.
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Matsuoka backs away looking to recover.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Matsuoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A jab from Matsuoka does it's job there.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuoka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Matsuoka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Williams moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuoka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuoka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuoka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Matsuoka chips away with some ground and pound.
Matsuoka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Matsuoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Matsuoka backs away looking to recover.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuoka momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuoka to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Matsuoka is out of range.
Matsuoka is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Hiroki Matsuoka.
I think Williams 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 890 p4p, 42 weight class) and Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 743 p4p, 36 weight class). Feltre comes to the cage accompanied by Someday Never Comes. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feltre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Feltre scores with a hook.
Tanaka thows a leg kick but Feltre checks it
and Feltre counters with a body kick.
Feltre takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Feltre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Feltre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Feltre checks a leg kick.
Feltre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Feltre, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka trying to stall but Feltre improves his position.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Tanaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Feltre. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Tanaka fails with the takedown
and Feltre counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feltre throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Feltre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
A body shot lands from Feltre.
Feltre gets control of Tanaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Feltre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Feltre is pulling down on Tanaka's head to control his posture.
Feltre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Feltre has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Feltre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 965 p4p, 148 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 278 p4p, 37 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in and drives through. Whymer sprawls well.
Braz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whymer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whymer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Whymer is retaining full guard.
Whymer working a defensive guard here.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Whymer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whymer manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Whymer's guard.
Whymer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braz advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Whymer wants to control but Braz is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz is working for a kimura but Whymer is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Whymer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whymer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whymer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four 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.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Whymer is defending well.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whymer's waist but Whymer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Whymer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whymer on his heels. He'll look to pass Whymer's guard now, I'm sure.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Whymer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whymer manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Whymer's guard.
Braz passes Whymer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whymer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz 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.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Whymer wants to control but Braz is keeping busy.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer trying to control here.
Braz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whymer can do to turn this around?
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whymer is looking to improve his position.
Braz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Whymer defend it? Braz steps over the head and cranks it - Whymer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Braz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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