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PL MMA 27 Inarritu vs Erikson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 3629 p4p, 329 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 22221 p4p, 473 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is keen to just control but Goldstein is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely.
James is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldstein pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James is looking to advance position but Goldstein won't allow it.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldstein is holding on to half guard well.
James wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Goldstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Goldstein has passed into half guard.
Goldstein slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Goldstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldstein.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James has Goldstein pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldstein wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldstein counters with a two punch combo.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goldstein's half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goldstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldstein trying to control but James postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goldstein enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goldstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldstein dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw James working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
James passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James trying to control the action but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldstein is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two 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.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
Goldstein prevents James from improving position.
Goldstein pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
James prevents Goldstein from escaping the position.
Goldstein is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldstein wants to control but James postures up.
James trying to control the action but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeBron James has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Goldstein struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldstein is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Goldstein circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeBron James.
Goldstein shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samson Goldstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James wants a takedown.
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James stops Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James controlling the position.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
James is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
Goldstein just content to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown but Goldstein shows good takedown defense.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to keep at a distance but Goldstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeBron James.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James preventing the sweep.
James won't allow Goldstein to get back to his feet.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldstein!
Goldstein decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldstein gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Goldstein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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!
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
Goldstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldstein 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 6299 p4p, 509 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 2783 p4p, 338 weight class). Jospin has chosen Clash as his entrance music. Bob has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin lands a jab to the nose.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Jospin works over Bob's head and body with a nice combination.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jospin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Jospin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jospin counters with a huge left! Bob is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jospin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bob from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jospin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
A very excited looking Henri Jospin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 1254 p4p, 67 weight class) and Leo Kovarov (ranked 1584 p4p, 79 weight class). Leo Kovarov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Kovarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovarov misses with a hook.
Kovarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dhelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovarov throws out a counter right but Dhelan avoids it with no problem.
Kovarov misses with the combination.
Dhelan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dhelan tries to move into range but Kovarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dhelan throws a big shot that misses.
Kovarov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dhelan misses with a right hand
letting Kovarov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dhelan backs off Kovarov throws a huge counter combo but Dhelan manages to avoid it all.
Dhelan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dhelan walks into a stiff left hand from Kovarov.
Kovarov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhelan successfully pulls guard.
Kovarov wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kovarov postures up and lands a big shot to Dhelan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovarov throwing strikes but missing.
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kovarov defends it easily.
Kovarov wants to get up but he can't break Dhelan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dhelan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kovarov doesn't defend quickly enough and Dhelan has managed to lock this one up! Can Kovarov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dhelan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Vi Karlson (ranked 2914 p4p, 345 weight class) and Kure Takenao (ranked 1067 p4p, 142 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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202 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Vi Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kure Takenao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karlson enables Takenao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karlson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takenao pushes down on Karlson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takenao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
Karlson wants to get back to his feet.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takenao seems to be looking for submissions.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Karlson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karlson is not content to let Takenao control the position.
Takenao is trying to work for a kimura but Karlson is defending well.
Karlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Karlson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Karlson is working away.
Takenao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takenao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlson sees it coming and defends easily.
Karlson trying to control here.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takenao seems to be working for a kimura but Karlson defends the submission attempt.
Karlson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takenao on the ground.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takenao.
Takenao is looking to take a break and control but Karlson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takenao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takenao is thwarting Karlson's attempts to control the position.
Karlson is looking for a sweep. Takenao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takenao is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenao.
Takenao is looking for a kimura here.
Takenao is working for a kimura but Karlson is defending it quite comfortably.
Takenao is trying to control. Karlson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kure Takenao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karlson scores with a nice strike.
Karlson loads up on a big right hand but Takenao slips the punch.
Takenao slips a jab from Karlson.
Karlson swings widly with a right hand
and Takenao counters with a shoot takedown. Karlson fights it but they end up in guard.
Takenao stays in close to Karlson's body and controls the position.
Karlson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Karlson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takenao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenao prevents Karlson from getting back to his feet.
Takenao trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takenao passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kure Takenao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takenao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlson is just riding it out for now. Takenao eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlson is just riding it out for now. Takenao eventually gives up the hold.
Karlson is kicking away at Takenao from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Takenao grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Karlson trying to push Takenao off... Karlson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kure Takenao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bizihwaeile (ranked 1285 p4p, 147 weight class) and Jon Umber (ranked 1621 p4p, 177 weight class). Bizihwaeile's entrance music is Problem - Say That Then ft. Glasses Malone. A fine choice. Umber has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile looking to score a takedown here. Umber is defending well but Bizihwaeile drives through and ends up in Umber's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaeile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Umber is proving hard to escape from.
Bizihwaeile is fighting to break Umber's control of his arms but Umber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bizihwaeile wants to get up but he can't break Umber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bizihwaeile stopping the sweep attempt from Umber.
Bizihwaeile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Umber is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizihwaeile is one step ahead there.
Bizihwaeile prevents Umber from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile gets to his feet - Umber follows without any prompting.
Bizihwaeile dives in and grabs Umber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umber pushes down on Bizihwaeile's head and hops out.
Umber shapes to counter with a head kick.
Umber stuffs the takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile misses with a takedown attempt
and Umber counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umber is looking for the big counter here.
Umber looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Umber misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Umber lands a left and a right that send Bizihwaeile crashing to the mat, dazed. Umber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Johnny Bizihwaeile has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umber lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile blocks a jab.
Umber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umber misses with a wild body shot.
Umber throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jon Umber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Umber.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umber.
Umber throws a front kick aimed at Bizihwaeile's knee but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umber sprawls well. Umber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet.
Umber wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile is out of range.
Bizihwaeile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umber looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umber manages to circle out of the way.
Umber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umber misses with a wild body shot.
Umber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umber misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizihwaeile is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Umber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umber swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Umber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umber swinging wildly here.
Umber goes for a small jab and connects. Now Umber goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bizihwaeile stumbles back but Umber runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bizihwaeile to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bizihwaeile will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Umber!
After winning the bout, Jon Umber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Johnny Bizihwaeile spoke after the fight, saying 'Man fuck.. don't tell me this fake ass mofo beat me? my guy looks like a girl with a plastic D. What a joke to our generation.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 1011 p4p, 149 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 2369 p4p, 288 weight class). Frank Marciano 3rd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Horn's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd fails to land the takedown.
Horn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano 3rd rushes Horn and presses him up against the cage.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horn tries to keep at a distance but Marciano 3rd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Horn.
Marciano 3rd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Horn coming out on top.
A combination from Marciano 3rd does no damage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano 3rd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano 3rd circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano 3rd slips a jab from Horn.
Marciano 3rd fails to land the takedown.
Horn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd has managed to clinch.
Marciano 3rd wants to take the fight to the mat but Horn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horn, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano 3rd looks for a takedown but Horn sprawls well.
Marciano 3rd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Horn misses with a low kick.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
Horn connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano 3rd with a poor takedown
and Horn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Horn does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. That's going to slow Horn down.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano 3rd misses the target.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horn's waist but Horn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano 3rd off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horn.
Horn lands a head kick. Marciano 3rd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Nice shot by Horn.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd fails with the takedown
and Horn counters with a big head kick but Marciano 3rd shrugs it off.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horn wants to counter with a clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him away.
Horn avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horn.
Marciano 3rd moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Marciano 3rd is looking to clinch but Horn is avoiding it.
Marciano 3rd connects with a solid leg kick.
Horn cracks Marciano 3rd with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horn takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano 3rd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horn.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horn misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano 3rd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horn throws a front kick that sends Marciano 3rd stumbling back into the cage.
Horn has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horn blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Horn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horn down.
Horn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn misses with a body shot.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Horn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Horn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marciano 3rd drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Marciano 3rd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horn's waist but Horn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano 3rd off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano 3rd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horn tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Horn.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Horn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Marciano 3rd does it's job there.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn misses with a body kick.
Jon Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horn stuffs the takedown.
Marciano 3rd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd dives in for a single leg takedown but Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horn lands a head kick!
Horn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHorn.
Jon Horn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches.
Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd doesn't manage to clinch there - Horn circles away.
Horn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn throws a front kick aimed at Marciano 3rd's knee but Marciano 3rd avoids it well.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Horn's front leg.
Horn scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 3rd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horn misses with a low kick as Marciano 3rd jumps back.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Horn. That one must have hurt.
Horn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marciano 3rd needs to keep his hands up - Horn had a free shot at his head there.
Horn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horn wants it to stay on the feet.
Horn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Horn. That snapped Marciano 3rd's head back.
Horn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marciano 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Horn.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Horn is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn motions for Marciano 3rd to come forward. Horn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horn scores with a jab. Marciano 3rd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
Horn misses with a left hand
and Marciano 3rd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Horn shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Horn misses.
Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Horn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Horn misses.
Horn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marciano 3rd has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horn misses with a few strikes there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marciano 3rd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marciano 3rd drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Horn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano 3rd defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand.
Horn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn tries to keep at a distance but Marciano 3rd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horn stops a takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Horn breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
Horn tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves away
and Marciano 3rd counters with a left to the body.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Horn moves away from the strike by Marciano 3rd.
Horn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horn fails to land with a series of punches.
Horn lands a jab-cross combination.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Horn's front leg.
Horn blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch up but Horn circles away and keeps his distance.
Horn thumps Marciano 3rd with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
Marciano 3rd checks a low kick from Horn.
Marciano 3rd lands with an overhand left.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown. Horn tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano 3rd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd forces Horn back against the cage and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horn swinging wildly here.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Marciano 3rd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horn moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horn loads up on a big right hand but Marciano 3rd slips the punch.
Horn throws a head kick that half lands.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horn throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Horn misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good low kick that Horn was not able to check.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Horn gets caught napping as Marciano 3rd dives in and scores a takedown. Horn manages to retain guard.
Marciano 3rd throws a big elbow that misses.
Marciano 3rd drops back looking for a leg! Horn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horn manages to kick Marciano 3rd off! Marciano 3rd jumps back into Horn's guard.
Horn wants to stand up but Marciano 3rd is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Marciano 3rd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marciano 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horn wants to stand up but Marciano 3rd is controlling him.
Marciano 3rd throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd stops Horn from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Horn tenderised Marciano 3rd's leg. Marciano 3rd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano 3rd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn is looking to escape.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Horn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano 3rd is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Horn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 1047 p4p, 124 weight class) and Erran Morad (ranked 1384 p4p, 160 weight class). Ji Woo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 나쁜 달 상승. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morad has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Morad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
A punch combination from Morad misses.
Morad moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ji Woo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji Woo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Morad throws a good cross that connects.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Morad.
Erran Morad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Morad defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Morad moves out of range.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo throws a series of strikes that have Morad backpedaling.
Ji Woo swinging wildly here.
Morad leaves Ji Woo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Morad.
Ji Woo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Morad throws a solid leg kick but Ji Woo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ji Woo. That's going to slow Morad down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Morad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morad in his tracks.
Morad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Morad. That's going to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morad checks it well.
Ji Woo shoots in for a double leg but Morad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Morad misses.
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo throws the kick towards the body but Morad avoids it.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Morad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morad misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ji Woo. That did some damage!
Ji Woo closes the distance but Morad moves to the side
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
Morad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Morad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Morad lands with a kick to the temple. Ji Woo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Morad circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji Woo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morad can pounce on him.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the body
and Morad counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ji Woo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ji Woo punishes Morad's body with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Morad strikes.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Morad moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morad.
Ji Woo tests Morad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
Morad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Morad has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morad walks away with a smile on his face. Ji Woo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morad to the ground. Ji Woo is now in Morad's guard.
Ji Woo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice cross by Morad.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Morad moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ji Woo connects with a single shot there.
Morad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Morad's head.
Ji Woo scores with a hook to the body. Morad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morad misses with a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morad defends well and Ji Woo ends up having to push Morad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Morad misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Morad throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Morad shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Morad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad drops his hands momentarily and Ji Woo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Ji Woo moves out of range easily.
Morad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ji Woo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ji Woo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Morad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Morad is out of range.
Morad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
Morad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Morad circles away.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Morad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ji Woo.
Morad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
A quick step to the side and Ji Woo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ji Woo somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Morad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ji Woo has time to react.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo with a poor takedown
and Morad moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo lands a hook that snaps the head of Morad backwards.
Morad pushes Ji Woo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Morad fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morad.
Erran Morad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo takes a shot to the head.
Ji Woo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo gets through Morad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morad breaks the clinch.
A big left from Morad misses.
Morad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morad on the side of the head.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Morad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Ji Woo lands with an overhand left.
Morad misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo attempts a counter takedown but Morad avoids it well and moves away.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Morad didn't see that one coming.
Morad throws a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Morad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo thows a body kick. Morad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morad throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
A big right from Morad misses.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ji Woo.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from Ji Woo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Morad's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ji Woo in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morad takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a two punch combination.
Morad throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morad is defending against the submission attempts here by Ji Woo.
Morad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ji Woo is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Morad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ji Woo is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo is looking to stall here but Morad recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Ji Woo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ji Woo somewhat.
Morad throws a counter combo.
Ji Woo moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morad.
Morad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morad misses with a head kick.
Morad tries to land a leg kick but Ji Woo saw it coming and moves away.
Morad catches Ji Woo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morad looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo shoots in but no luck this time.
Morad moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Morad moves out of range.
Morad wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Morad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ji Woo is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ji Woo misses its target.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morad misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo shoots in but Morad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ji Woo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ji Woo forces his way into half guard.
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Morad is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to control from half guard but Morad is working away.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Ji Woo wants to work for an arm triangle but Morad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ji Woo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ji Woo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akkan Kubilay (ranked 1030 p4p, 117 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 640 p4p, 78 weight class). Urameshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smile Bomb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Akkan Kubilay looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Akkan Kubilay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi cracks Kubilay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Urameshi 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.
Urameshi throws a hook but Kubilay blocks it.
Kubilay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi tests Kubilay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Kubilay.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubilay doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubilay is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi cracks Kubilay with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kubilay tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Urameshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kubilay is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 873 p4p, 116 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 1343 p4p, 174 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft Kanye - Glow. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci slips under a jab from Dean.
Colucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Dean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colucci is defended easily by Dean.
Colucci tries for a takedown but Dean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colucci closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci successfully pulls guard.
Dean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Colucci is proving hard to escape from.
Dean wants to stand and escape but instead Colucci has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dean is looking to stand up but Colucci isn't so interested in that idea.
Colucci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dean taking a bit of punishment here - Colucci scoring with strikes.
Dean is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Colucci asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Colucci cracks Dean with a big elbow.
Dean is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Colucci asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Colucci lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci lands an elbow.
Dean tries to escape but Colucci is in control.
Colucci cracks Dean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dean is pushing Colucci's head away, looking to escape. Colucci manages to hold on to the position though.
Colucci lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dean is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Colucci has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Colucci lands an elbow.
Colucci has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dean gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Colucci is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colucci landing punches.
Colucci tries to control but Dean wriggling away.
Dean is trying to stand up.
Colucci lands a nice shot to the head.
Colucci lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Colucci lands a big elbow.
Colucci tries to control but Dean wriggling away.
Dean wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Colucci controlling the pace for now.
Dean is trying to stand up.
Colucci controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Dean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Colucci loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dean scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Colucci land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Colucci stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Colucci!
A victorious Michel Colucci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Inarritu (ranked 113 p4p, 14 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 619 p4p, 79 weight class). Inarritu comes to the cage accompanied by Vulcano. Erikson has chosen Gĺte - Statt Opp as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inarritu.
Inarritu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Inarritu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Inarritu throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a right and a left that Inarritu avoids nicely.
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inarritu counters with a good low kick that Erikson was not able to check.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inarritu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson misses the jab.
Inarritu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses.
Inarritu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Inarritu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Inarritu's shoulder, as Inarritu tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Erikson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Inarritu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson lands a glancing blow to the side of Inarritu's head.
Inarritu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erikson momentarily.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Erikson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inarritu.
Inarritu staying out of range there.
Inarritu is looking for a counter combo.
Erikson avoids a kick to the body.
Erikson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inarritu on the side of the head.
Erikson looks to clinch
and Inarritu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson cracks the inside of Inarritu's front leg.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Inarritu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Erikson. That's going to slow Inarritu down.
Erikson misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Inarritu misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Inarritu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Inarritu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Inarritu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Inarritu backs off Erikson throws a huge counter combo but Inarritu manages to avoid it all.
Erikson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Erikson scores with a jab.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Inarritu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inarritu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Erikson.
Erikson moves into range and clinches up with Inarritu.
Inarritu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Inarritu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Inarritu finds it's target.
Erikson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inarritu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erikson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inarritu misses with a straight left.
Erikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson, as that shot connected.
Erikson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Inarritu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Erikson.
Inarritu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson throws a right hand that misses
and Inarritu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson throws the left hand but Inarritu avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Inarritu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inarritu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson.
Erikson tries to counter with a clinch but Inarritu shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inarritu drops Erikson with a beautiful combination! Erikson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Inarritu is looking for the KO!
Erikson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Inarritu - that's a beauty! Erikson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Inarritu can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Felix Inarritu!
A victorious Felix Inarritu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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