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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Fresh (ranked 1644 p4p, 195 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 1365 p4p, 163 weight class). Urameshi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smile Bomb. Yusuke Urameshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Fresh avoids it well.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fresh moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fresh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Fresh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fresh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fresh throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Fresh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urameshi's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi defending well as Fresh loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fresh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fresh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fresh was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFresh.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fresh's head.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fresh instigates a clinch.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Fresh blocks it.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fresh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fresh's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi tries to break the clinch but Fresh is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Fresh.
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!
Urameshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fresh or not.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi tries to work over Fresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Fresh.
A nice left hand lands by Fresh.
Fresh has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
I was talking to Fresh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Urameshi tries to work over Fresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fresh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Fresh controls the action.
Urameshi wants to break free but Fresh has control.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fresh.
Fresh lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
A nice combination there by Fresh.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Fresh throws a lazy body kick
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Fresh is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Fresh is looking to clinch.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Fresh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Fresh catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Fresh counters with an inside leg kick.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Fresh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Fresh lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Fresh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Fresh blocks a jab.
Fresh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fresh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Fresh moved out of range nicely.
Fresh throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Fresh cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Fresh avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Fresh throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Fresh throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Fresh slips the punch.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fresh counters with a right hand to the body.
Fresh swinging wildly here.
Fresh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
Fresh scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Fresh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi scores with a shot 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!
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Fresh lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Fresh avoids the punch easily.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
A little feinted left hand from Fresh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fresh misses with a looping right.
Fresh slips under a jab.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Fresh moves out of range.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Fresh slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
A head kick misses from Fresh.
Fresh ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Fresh.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fresh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fresh on the side of the head.
Fresh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Fresh swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Fresh moved out of range.
Fresh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Fresh moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fresh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fresh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fresh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fresh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFresh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Fresh.
Fresh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Fresh's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fresh connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fresh moves away.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fresh thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fresh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fresh manages to avoid it.
Urameshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fresh back to the cage. Urameshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Fresh misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fresh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fresh throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fresh scores with a decent looking hook.
Fresh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi catches Fresh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fresh can pounce on him.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Fresh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fresh lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fresh.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fresh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fresh.
Fresh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi jabs Fresh right on the nose. Fresh blinks but takes it well.
Fresh slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Fresh's shoulder, as Fresh tries to avoid the shot.
Fresh throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fresh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a hook but Fresh blocks it.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fresh misses with a double jab.
Fresh scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thor Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fresh throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Fresh only half commits.
Fresh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fresh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 1250 p4p, 165 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 1941 p4p, 232 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez connects with a single shot there.
Benavidez lands a nice hook to Augustus 's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus is looking to counter the offense by Benavidez and move into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Augustus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Benavidez lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Benavidez 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.
Benavidez lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Benavidez misses.
Benavidez scores with a jab.
Augustus slips a jab from Benavidez.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Benavidez throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez tests Augustus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benavidez sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Augustus counters with a shoot takedown. Benavidez fights it but they end up in guard.
Benavidez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benavidez is keeping the position for now.
Augustus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benavidez wants to hit a switch here but Augustus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benavidez there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looking to control but Benavidez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augustus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Augustus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus content just to control the position here.
Augustus looking to finish Benavidez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benavidez!
Benavidez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benavidez is still trying to improve position.
Augustus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Augustus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benavidez is rocked!
Augustus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Augustus loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Benavidez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Augustus land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Augustus stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Augustus !
As DJ Augustus got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sleep zzzzzz'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 1207 p4p, 143 weight class) and Samuel Cooke (ranked 1995 p4p, 233 weight class). Rivers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is start from scratch. Cooke has chosen Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign as his entrance music. Tom Rivers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Rivers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivers tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers slips under a jab from Cooke.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Cooke slips a jab from Rivers.
Cooke throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivers is able to avoid easily.
Cooke clinches.
Cooke pushes off an throws an elbow but Rivers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cooke is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Cooke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cooke postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses. Rivers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooke's guard. Nice move by Rivers!
Cooke has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cooke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivers escapes and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cooke is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke struggling a bit here.
Cooke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rivers is staying active underneath Cooke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
Rivers tries to kick Cooke off but Cooke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke is controlling the pace.
Cooke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers is trying to stand.
Rivers is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Cooke tries to pass to full mount but Rivers defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Rivers was not able to check.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivers.
Rivers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke checks a low kick from Rivers.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooke. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Rivers misses
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooke just manages to avoid it.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers throws a solid leg kick but Cooke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rivers.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Rivers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooke wants to clinch but Rivers slips to the side
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cooke checks a low kick from Rivers.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Cooke defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Rivers checks it
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivers digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Rivers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cooke is rocked!
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Cooke staying out of range there.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Cooke moves to clinch but Rivers breaks away
and Rivers counters with a good low kick that Cooke was not able to check.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke tries for a takedown but Rivers circles away easily
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Tom Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Cooke.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Cooke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Cooke tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
As Cooke backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke slips under a jab from Rivers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Tom Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a combination that misses
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Rivers's head back.
Cooke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Rivers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily.
Rivers throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Rivers manages to step out the way in time.
Cooke throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Cooke misses with the combination.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Rivers checks it
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke connects with the punch.
Cooke needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Cooke looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rivers lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cooke. Rivers pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Rivers!
After winning the bout, Tom Rivers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 1076 p4p, 139 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 738 p4p, 99 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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204 lbs
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV throws a wild body kick that Vermeulen sees coming a mile off.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Experiment lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment lV sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Experiment lV throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment lV tries to keep at a distance but Vermeulen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment lV is pushing Vermeulen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Experiment lV swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Vermeulen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen throws a combination that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment lV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment lV misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV tries to clinch up but Vermeulen circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment lV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Experiment lV wants to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment lV connects with a single shot there.
Experiment lV misses with the combination.
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the head.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeulen tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment lV staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV manages to break the clinch.
Experiment lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Experiment lV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Experiment lV back into the cage.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment lV fails to land.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Experiment lV content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV lands a left hand.
Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV avoids a punch combination nicely.
Experiment lV lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Experiment lV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Experiment lV goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Vermeulen coming out on top.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment lV has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment lV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment lV misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Experiment lV sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vermeulen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment lV thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vermeulen if he has to take too many more of those.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Experiment lV walks into a jab.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV lands a jab.
Experiment lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Experiment lV looks for the body kick but Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Experiment lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
A slow jab from Experiment lV misses its intended target.
Experiment lV scores with a three punch combo!
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Experiment lV lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vermeulen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Experiment lV scores with a decent looking hook.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen with a nice cross.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen lands a jab to the nose.
Experiment lV fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeulen with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lV misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Experiment lV misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen blocks the body kick.
As Experiment lV looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Experiment lV just gets out of the way.
Experiment lV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment lV scores with a leg kick.
Experiment lV swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment lV throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Experiment lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermeulen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment lV doesn't seem bothered though.
Experiment lV drops his hands momentarily and Vermeulen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vermeulen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Experiment lV is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Experiment lV walks into a left hand.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
Vermeulen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnish Experiment lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeulen in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Experiment lV is having none of it.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Experiment lV looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vermeulen to keep the fight standing.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lV blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Experiment lV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Experiment lV jumps guard and drags Vermeulen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment lV is pulling down on Vermeulen's head. It's preventing any offense from Vermeulen, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but Vermeulen postures up.
Experiment lV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Experiment lV has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Experiment lV controls Vermeulen momentarily but Vermeulen frees himself.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of short punches.
Experiment lV controlling the position.
Vermeulen looking to pass the guard.
Experiment lV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Experiment lV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Experiment lV 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
A less than humble Finnish Experiment lV misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 778 p4p, 121 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 741 p4p, 116 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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174 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daughtrey throws a big shot that misses.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daughtrey is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daughtrey.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Daughtrey throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coker's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker scores with a spinning back kick!
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Daughtrey is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Daughtrey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Daughtrey is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Daughtrey scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coker closes the distance and pushes Daughtrey back into the cage.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Coker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
Coker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Coker tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daughtrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daughtrey throws an elbow but misses.
Daughtrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Coker.
Daughtrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daughtrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Coker.
Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey takes a shot to the head.
Coker is trying to pull guard but Daughtrey has him pressed against the cage.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Coker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker is trying to pull guard but Daughtrey has him pressed against the cage.
Kevin Daughtrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Coker cracks Daughtrey with a nice body shot.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Coker.
Daughtrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Coker pulls Daughtrey into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daughtrey takes a step back to recover.
Coker gets a clinch.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Daughtrey misses with a knee strike.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker jumps guard and drags Daughtrey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Daughtrey advances to half guard.
Coker is looking for a sweep. Daughtrey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Daughtrey frees his head nicely. Oh but Coker has switched to an armbar! Daughtrey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 830 p4p, 106 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 695 p4p, 95 weight class). Arthur Menezes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah throws a head kick that misses.
Menezes throws out a powerful jab.
Brah tries a head kick but it misses.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Menezes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brah throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
A head kick misses from Brah.
A jab from Menezes finds it's way through Brah's defenses.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Menezes scores with a hook.
Brah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menezes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brah swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Brah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Brah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Menezes blocks a head kick by Brah.
Menezes scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Brah.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Menezes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brah defends it well.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Brah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Brah misses.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brah lands a head kick. Menezes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brah is breathing heavily.
Brah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menezes jabs at Brah's body.
Brah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Brah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brah moves forwards but Menezes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
Menezes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menezes darts in looking for a takedown but Brah gets double underhooks and turns Menezes into the cage.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brah misses with a double jab.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menezes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menezes is in Brah's guard.
Brah kicks Menezes off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Brah.
Brah walks into a jab.
Menezes stuns Brah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick
and Menezes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brah's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes drops back looking for a leg! Brah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brah manages to kick Menezes off! Menezes jumps back into Brah's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menezes controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menezes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brah!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Brah stands up.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brah's head.
Menezes tests Brah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Brah, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes 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.
Brah avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brah throws a lazy head kick
and Menezes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brah!
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Menezes is dominant here and he's now got Brah's back!
Well, with Menezes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brah is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Brah is taking damage to the body and head.
Brah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brah fending off the submission attempt from Menezes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is persistently looking for the submission but Brah is defending it well.
Menezes keeps control of the position easily here as Brah tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Menezes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brah preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Menezes.
Menezes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brah is defending well though. Menezes let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Menezes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brah preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Menezes.
Brah staying busy and making it hard for Menezes to control.
Brah fending off the submission attempt from Menezes.
Brah is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Brah up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nice body punch from Menezes.
Brah throws a head kick that misses.
Menezes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brah swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Menezes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brah.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brah defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Brah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Brah, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Brah against the cage but Brah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brah's waist but Brah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Brah.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menezes lands a slapping body shot.
Menezes lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brah misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Brah.
Brah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brah misses with a combination
and Menezes counters with a shoot takedown. Brah fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes pushing down on Brah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menezes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brah!
Menezes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Menezes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brah manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Menezes wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
Menezes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brah throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menezes cracks Brah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brah rather than just go for the knockout.
Menezes tries to clinch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Brah.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
Menezes lands a lovely overhand right.
Menezes looks for a takedown but Brah sprawls well.
Brah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menezes lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Menezes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menezes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menezes cracks a nice hook into Brah's ribs.
Brah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Menezes stuns Brah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menezes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menezes lands with a right hand.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menezes thuds a left hand into Brah's body.
Brah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menezes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crusadius Infidellus (ranked 1159 p4p, 156 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 739 p4p, 100 weight class). Infidellus comes to the cage accompanied by The last stand: Sabaton. Sam Rinaldi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusadius Infidellus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infidellus looks to throw the jab but Rinaldi is out of range.
Rinaldi 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.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Infidellus is just out of range.
Infidellus misses with a body shot.
Rinaldi misses with a shot to the body
and Infidellus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinaldi takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Infidellus.
Rinaldi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that Infidellus avoids nicely.
Rinaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Infidellus.
Infidellus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rinaldi.
Infidellus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi slips under a jab from Infidellus.
Rinaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Infidellus with a body shot.
Rinaldi needs to keep his hands up - Infidellus had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Infidellus scores with a nice strike.
Infidellus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rinaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown. Infidellus tries to sprawl out of it but Rinaldi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infidellus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infidellus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infidellus but Infidellus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crusadius Infidellus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.
Rinaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Infidellus - just one landing.
Rinaldi misses with a body shot.
Infidellus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Infidellus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rinaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crusadius Infidellus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown but Infidellus shows good takedown defense.
Infidellus throws a leg kick which misses Rinaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rinaldi tries to avoid it.
Rinaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rinaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Infidellus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crusadius Infidellus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus slaps away a takedown attempt from Rinaldi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infidellus moves out of range as Rinaldi strikes.
Infidellus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Infidellus.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Infidellus.
Infidellus delivers a nice body kick.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Infidellus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rinaldi.
Infidellus lands the left hand.
Infidellus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that Infidellus avoids nicely.
Infidellus connects with a body shot that sends Rinaldi's belly button to the back.
Infidellus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rinaldi back to the cage. Infidellus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That has opened up Sam Rinaldi's cut even more.
Infidellus catches Rinaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Rinaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Infidellus misses with a looping right.
Infidellus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rinaldi is rocked!
The cut above Sam Rinaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus drops Rinaldi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Infidellus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusadius Infidellus!
A very excited looking Crusadius Infidellus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 629 p4p, 88 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1145 p4p, 157 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Galanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Sha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galanos throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Galanos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Sha feints the counter takedown.
Galanos misses the shot to the body.
Sha 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.
Galanos lands the left hand.
Galanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sha.
Sha tries to counter with a clinch but Galanos shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sha.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Galanos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galanos thows a leg kick but Sha checks it
and Sha counters with a shoot takedown. Galanos fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galanos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sha's guard.
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Sha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sha is retaining full guard.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Galanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Sha regains half guard.
Galanos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galanos.
Sha is trying to control but can't.
Sha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sha.
That's four 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.
Sha is trying to control the position but Galanos postures up.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha is looking for a triangle here but Galanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Galanos throws an off balance right hand
and Sha moves into the clinch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galanos is leaning against Sha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Galanos is trying to keep an underhook but Sha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galanos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is not content to let Sha control the position.
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.
Galanos trying to control but Sha postures up.
Sha is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
Galanos is looking to control Sha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Galanos gets full guard.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Sha defends it.
Sha is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Sha wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control.
Galanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos taking a breather here.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face as Galanos controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sha, who protects the arm well.
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.
Galanos trying to control the position but Sha is working away.
Galanos takes a little break here. Sha wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Sha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos is trying to keep Sha in close.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Galanos looking for subs off his back but Sha has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.
Sha wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sha has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galanos is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galanos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galanos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Sha is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sha working a defensive guard but Galanos passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos trying to control from Sha's half guard. Sha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seb Sha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Galanos advances to half guard.
Sha is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Galanos prevents Sha from improving his position.
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seb Sha.
I think Galanos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kabala Magaluff (ranked 1381 p4p, 176 weight class) and Robert Higgs (ranked 1020 p4p, 130 weight class). Magaluff comes to the cage accompanied by Shalom. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Higgs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magaluff lands the left hand.
Magaluff swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgs.
Higgs throws a sloppy head kick and Magaluff moves out of range easily.
Magaluff lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magaluff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgs tries to clinch up but Magaluff circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgs takes one to the side of the head.
Higgs tries to land a front kick but Magaluff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgs walks straight into a right hand from Magaluff - that's dropped him! Magaluff jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Higgs from any more punishment! Higgs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kabala Magaluff!
During a confident post fight interview, Kabala Magaluff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 908 p4p, 135 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 719 p4p, 115 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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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kurri to the ground. Matusov is now in Kurri's guard.
Kurri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kurri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard.
Kurri is sitting in close to Matusov's body. Matusov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kurri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kurri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matusov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Matusov!
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'.
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