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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 1017 p4p, 2151 weight class) and Crown Halo (ranked 144 p4p, 283 weight class). OnYerKiester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Last Battle: Sabaton. PutinYa OnYerKiester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crown Halo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo fakes the leg kick and cracks OnYerKiester in the body.
Nice uppercut there from OnYerKiester.
Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OnYerKiester.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OnYerKiester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of OnYerKiester's side.
Halo defending well as OnYerKiester loads up on a big left hand.
OnYerKiester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halo fakes the leg kick and cracks OnYerKiester in the body.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester thuds his shin into the meat of Halo's side.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OnYerKiester with a hook.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
OnYerKiester misses with a head kick.
Halo throws a head kick that half lands.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OnYerKiester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for OnYerKiester.
Halo throws a right hand that OnYerKiester ducks under and follows up with a left that OnYerKiester also avoids with ease.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
OnYerKiester throws a big shot that misses.
OnYerKiester misses the jab.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OnYerKiester.
Halo walks into a jab.
OnYerKiester avoids the head kick by Halo.
OnYerKiester throws a nice outside leg kick.
OnYerKiester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo throws a hook to the side of OnYerKiester's head but OnYerKiester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Halo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OnYerKiester forces Halo back against the cage and clinches.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OnYerKiester throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OnYerKiester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OnYerKiester throws a head punch that misses.
OnYerKiester scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo prevents a body shot from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from OnYerKiester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Halo.
OnYerKiester lands a body punch in the clinch.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OnYerKiester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
OnYerKiester scores with a hook to the body.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo blocks a body shot from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo scores with a hook to the body.
OnYerKiester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OnYerKiester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into OnYerKiester's ribcage.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into OnYerKiester's ribcage.
Halo stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester lands a shoulder strike.
OnYerKiester throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
OnYerKiester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halo.
Halo lands a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester is breathing heavily.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo pressing his opponent against the cage.
OnYerKiester lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halo throws a series of punches but OnYerKiester avoids them all with ease.
Halo throws a series of punches but OnYerKiester moves out of range.
Halo misses with a double jab
and OnYerKiester counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for OnYerKiester.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo defending well as OnYerKiester loads up on a big left hand.
OnYerKiester avoids a punch combination nicely.
OnYerKiester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halo manages to circle out of the way.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Halo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OnYerKiester works Halo's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
OnYerKiester appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halo throws a right and a left that OnYerKiester avoids nicely.
OnYerKiester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halo is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OnYerKiester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OnYerKiester eats them both and turns towards Halo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OnYerKiester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
OnYerKiester loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo swinging wildly here.
OnYerKiester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halo manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Halo misses.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
OnYerKiester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Halo misses.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination
and OnYerKiester counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Halo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OnYerKiester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as OnYerKiester tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Halo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as OnYerKiester tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
OnYerKiester misses with some ground and pound and Halo recovers position to half guard.
OnYerKiester trying to advance position but Halo counters by regaining guard.
OnYerKiester stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
OnYerKiester misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from OnYerKiester crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by OnYerKiester.
Halo stops OnYerKiester from passing to mount.
Halo struggling a bit here.
OnYerKiester is chipping away with strikes.
OnYerKiester stands up.
OnYerKiester clinches up against the cage.
Halo is working OnYerKiester over against the cage.
Halo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
OnYerKiester can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by OnYerKiester.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, OnYerKiester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the cage.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
OnYerKiester tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from Halo.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halo blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OnYerKiester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester throws a head punch that misses.
OnYerKiester lands a left hand.
OnYerKiester blocks a body shot from Halo.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
OnYerKiester throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on OnYerKiester's shoulder, as OnYerKiester tries to avoid the shot.
OnYerKiester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OnYerKiester avoids the head kick by Halo.
A slow jab from OnYerKiester misses its intended target.
OnYerKiester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Halo lands a head kick. OnYerKiester smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
OnYerKiester goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester blocks a head kick by Halo.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for OnYerKiester. That snapped Halo's head back.
 Halo is rocked!
Halo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halo.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can OnYerKiester finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OnYerKiester thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo ducks right into an uppercut from OnYerKiester.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester lands a jab.
OnYerKiester drops Halo with a huge uppercut! Halo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. OnYerKiester is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PutinYa OnYerKiester!
An out of breath and clearly excited PutinYa OnYerKiester thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Voronin (ranked 1520 p4p, 797 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 201 p4p, 115 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin throws a head kick that misses.
Timmermans slips under a jab.
It seemed like Timmermans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Timmermans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Voronin moves forwards but Timmermans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Voronin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Timmermans tries a quick counter leg kick but Voronin is wise to it.
Voronin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans throws a lazy head kick
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmermans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voronin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Voronin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Timmermans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Timmermans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voronin.
Timmermans darts in and clinches Voronin up against the cage.
Timmermans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmermans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Timmermans controls the action.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Timmermans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Timmermans avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Timmermans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Timmermans.
Voronin lands a shot to the body.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmermans is working Voronin over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmermans controls his hands.
Timmermans fails to pull guard.
Voronin is pressed up against the cage. Timmermans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voronin down to the mat. Voronin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans darts in and clinches Voronin up against the cage.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmermans controls his hands.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Timmermans fails to land.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
Timmermans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voronin prevents it.
Andriy Voronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Voronin.
Timmermans is looking for a takedown.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Timmermans throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin scores with a shot to the side of Timmermans's head.
Timmermans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin is working Timmermans over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Timmermans.
Voronin tries a body shot but Timmermans blocks it.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmermans lands with a left to the head.
Timmermans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin is leaning against Timmermans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voronin.
Timmermans throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Timmermans blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans wants to take the fight to the mat but Voronin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Timmermans takes one to the side of the head.
Timmermans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmermans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timmermans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Timmermans is rocked!
Timmermans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Timmermans is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronin finish him?
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voronin's head backwards.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Timmermans seems to have recovered his senses.
Timmermans moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Timmermans misses with a body punch
and Voronin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
A little feinted left hand from Voronin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voronin. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmermans's head backwards.
Voronin looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Voronin backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Timmermans's temple! It sends Timmermans violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Voronin celebrates and the doctors try to help Timmermans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Andriy Voronin!
An out of breath Andriy Voronin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 1245 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Tony Monteiro (ranked 138 p4p, 114 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Monteiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Monteiro 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.
Monteiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Monteiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley scores with the left hand. Monteiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
Monteiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Monteiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteiro also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Monteiro misses.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteiro counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Monteiro blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Monteiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monteiro moves away.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Monteiro avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
and Monteiro counters with a right hand that sends Brakeley tumbling to the canvas! Can Monteiro finish him? He dives into Brakeley's guard looking to do just that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteiro stands and steps away. Brakeley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monteiro scores with a kick to the body.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Brakeley is aggressively charging in as Monteiro backs up avoiding any damage. Monteiro tosses out a jab and Brakeley runs right into it face first! Brakeley is out cold! Monteiro dropped down on all fours and is barking in Brakeley's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Monteiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 753 p4p, 891 weight class) and Hugh Honey (ranked 93 p4p, 105 weight class). Honey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Higher Love. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Honey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
I was talking to Lermontov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lermontov struggles to land a body shot inside as Honey controls his hands.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov pulls guard successfully.
Lermontov working a defensive guard but Honey passes into half guard.
Lermontov actively working from the bottom here.
Lermontov actively working from the bottom here.
Honey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Honey misses.
Nice shot lands for Honey.
Lermontov catches Honey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Honey ducked under it nicely.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Honey takes a step back to recover.
Lermontov scores with a nice body kick.
Lermontov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Honey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Honey throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lermontov scores with a kick to the body.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Honey.
A head kick misses from Lermontov.
Honey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honey lands a jab-cross combination.
Honey lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Honey clobbers Lermontov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Lermontov throws the kick towards the body but Honey avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Honey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Lermontov moves away and avoids it.
As Honey tries to get set, Lermontov tries to push him back and clinch up but Honey manages to avoid the attempt.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Lermontov moved out of range.
Honey wants to slow Lermontov down by chopping away at his legs.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Honey moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Honey misses.
Lermontov rushes Honey and presses him up against the cage.
Lermontov works on Honey's body with a couple of short punches.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov pulls guard effortlessly.
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lermontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honey is aware though and is defending well.
Honey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lermontov keeping full guard, as Honey tries to pass.
Honey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Honey has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.
Honey is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Honey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Honey has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lermontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lermontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lermontov, not yet.
Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugh Honey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lermontov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lermontov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Lermontov successfully pulls guard.
Lermontov wants to control but Honey passes easily into half guard.
Honey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lermontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Honey is working away from the top position though.
Lermontov tries to get to full guard but Honey has control of the leg.
Honey stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey is thwarting Lermontov's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to get to full guard but Honey has control of the leg.
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.
Lermontov moves into full guard.
Lermontov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Honey has picked Lermontov up and slammed him! Lermontov can't keep hold of the triangle and Honey manages to pass to side control!
Lermontov tries to improve position but can't.
Lermontov wants to control but Honey postures up.
Lermontov tries to buck Honey off but Honey is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lermontov is trying to control but can't.
Lermontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lermontov trying to keep a closed guard but Honey is proving a slippery customer.
Honey wants to stand but Lermontov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Lermontov is out of range.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Honey moves out of range.
Lermontov backing away here, and Honey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honey.
A jab lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hugh Honey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honey walks into a jab.
Lermontov lands with a right hand.
Lermontov has closed the distance and engaged Honey in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Honey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Honey throws a low kick but Lermontov avoids it.
Lermontov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honey's corner calls for a 1-2. Honey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lermontov closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
Lermontov misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov jumps guard but Honey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lermontov prevents a body shot from Honey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Honey misses with a looping right.
Lermontov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Honey back to the cage. Lermontov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Honey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Honey moves out of range of the body kick.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
As Honey tries to get set, Lermontov tries to push him back and clinch up but Honey manages to avoid the attempt.
Honey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Lermontov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honey throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Lermontov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Honey.
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Honey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lermontov tries to clinch there but Honey circles away.
Honey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lermontov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honey doesn't seem bothered though.
Honey tried to score with a low kick but Lermontov checks it.
Honey misses with a low kick.
Lermontov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lermontov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Lermontov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov dodges the punch combination from Honey.
Honey looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Lermontov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lermontov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Honey manages to circle out of the way.
Lermontov tries to clinch up but Honey circles away and keeps his distance.
Lermontov misses with a kick to the body.
Lermontov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Honey throws a chopping leg kick but Lermontov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
Honey misses with a looping left.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Honey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Honey throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Lermontov lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Lermontov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lermontov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Honey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lermontov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov clinches with his opponent.
Lermontov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Honey lands with a short shot to the head.
Fiyero Lermontov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Honey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Honey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lermontov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honey blocks a body shot from Lermontov.
Honey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lermontov struggles to land a body shot inside as Honey controls his hands.
Lermontov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Honey misses with some punches.
Lermontov takes a shot to the head.
Honey lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Honey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
Lermontov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Honey just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Honey.
Honey breaks from the clinch.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Lermontov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Honey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov walks into a stiff left hand from Honey.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugh Honey.
I think Honey 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hugh Honey!
In his post fight interview, Hugh Honey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 570 p4p, 338 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 86 p4p, 51 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Aokison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Aokison slips a straight right by Applegate.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Applegate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Applegate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Applegate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Applegate!
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Applegate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Applegate defends it easily.
Applegate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Applegate postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Aokison circles away.
Aokison connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate clinches.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aokison or not.
Aokison looking to stall.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison taking a breather.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Aokison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aokison with a hook.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Aokison gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aokison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Aokison 's eye.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate is leaning against Aokison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Aokison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate is working Aokison over against the cage.
Aokison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Applegate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate trying to control the action but Aokison just sinks the hooks in.
Aokison struggling to land strikes to the head as Applegate covers up.
I really don't envy Applegate right now.
Aokison trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Applegate doesn't escape.
Aokison looking to hold on to the position here but Applegate rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Applegate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
Aokison postures up in Applegate's guard and throws a big left but Applegate blocks it.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison 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.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Applegate's head.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison cracks Applegate with a solid left hand.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison distracts Applegate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Applegate pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aokison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Applegate is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Applegate is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Applegate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Applegate has Aokison pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Applegate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Applegate wants to stand but Aokison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Applegate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Applegate tries to pass.
Aokison seems keen to control Applegate's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Aokison saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Applegate defends well and Aokison ends up having to push Applegate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Applegate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Aokison drops back down to his feet.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Aokison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aokison is struggling to control the position.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison stalling.
Aokison is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Aokison into the cage.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Aokison leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Applegate 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 462 p4p, 620 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 65 p4p, 90 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Marinov.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Marinov drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Marinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Marinov lands but Wallace 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!
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Marinov throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wallace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wallace scrambles back to his feet.
Marinov scores with a one two! Wallace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 Wallace is rocked!
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Marinov lands with a nice combination. Wallace backs away looking to recover.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov drops Wallace with a straight right hand, right on the button! Marinov 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 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
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!
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Noriega.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noriega avoids it.
Lê feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Lê steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega slips under a jab.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Lê avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lê there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Lê clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noriega throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Lê takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Lê.
Noriega throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looks like Lê has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Lê cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê avoids the head kick by Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Noriega's torso.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Lê connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Lê moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a nice body shot.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê throws a head kick that Noriega semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Lê.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Lê.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Lê swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê lands a high kick!
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lê crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Lê gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Lê manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Noriega tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê slips a straight right by Noriega.
Lê quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lê blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Lê blocks a head kick by Noriega.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Lê takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Noriega.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Lê in the body.
Lê misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
As Lê backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê with a jab.
Lê moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega cracks Lê with a good jab.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Lê half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lê throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Lê on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê wants to clinch.
As Lê backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê instigates a clinch.
Noriega can't break the clinch.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Lê misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Noriega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noriega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Noriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Lê won't allow it.
Noriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Noriega backs away, Lê returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Noriega throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses the jab.
A nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head.
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê motions for Noriega to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Noriega should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Lê.
Noriega is rocked!
Lê fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Noriega to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Noriega looks to clinch but Lê throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Noriega taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quân Lê!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 146 p4p, 168 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 18 p4p, 21 weight class). Great Tiger 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
We've been hearing reports that Tiger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiger on the side of the head.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiger under the eye.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsunaga tests Tiger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Tiger catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Tiger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiger.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matsunaga uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Tiger lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Tiger tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Tiger throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiger.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga clobbers Tiger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiger misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands a two punch combo.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Tiger.
Tiger lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tiger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger is just content to waste time from the top position. Matsunaga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tiger looking to pass the guard.
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tiger frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Tiger is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga 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 George Salvador (ranked 27 p4p, 130 weight class) and Luc Gagnon (ranked 5 p4p, 17 weight class). Gagnon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Luc Gagnon 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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Gagnon.
Salvador is rocked!
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Salvador's shoulder, as Salvador tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon cracks Salvador with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Salvador looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gagnon finish him?
Oh Salvador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon finds Salvador's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Salvador flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gagnon lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Salvador will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luc Gagnon!
A victorious Luc Gagnon 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 Kvame Zulu (ranked 14 p4p, 64 weight class) and Brak Maugøn (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Zulu comes to the cage accompanied by Big Badaboom. Maugøn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Save Yourself. Brak Maugøn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brak Maugøn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn checks a leg kick.
Maugøn checks the leg kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maugøn checks a leg kick nicely.
Maugøn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Zulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maugøn connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Zulu lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maugøn.
Maugøn feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zulu - that will leave a mark!
Maugøn lands a left and a right that send Zulu crashing to the mat, dazed. Maugøn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Zulu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zulu scores with a head kick. Maugøn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maugøn lands a jab.
Kvame Zulu's cut is getting worse.
Zulu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but Maugøn moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
Maugøn lands a nice looking body kick.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Zulu.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Zulu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zulu throws a leg kick
and Maugøn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maugøn 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Maugøn moves out of range easily.
Zulu tries to work over Maugøn's front leg with a kick but Maugøn checks it.
Zulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maugøn throws a head kick that Zulu semi-blocks.
Maugøn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zulu under the eye.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
Maugøn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zulu moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Zulu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zulu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maugøn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zulu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maugøn's head.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zulu connects with a looping right hand.
Maugøn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zulu.
Zulu throws a leg kick which misses Maugøn's front leg but catches the back leg as Maugøn tries to avoid it.
Maugøn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Zulu.
Maugøn throws the kick towards the body but Zulu avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zulu misses its target.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Maugøn checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
Maugøn throws a head kick but Zulu moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maugøn checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Zulu tried to counter with a leg kick but Maugøn avoided it.
Maugøn moves out of range as Zulu throws a body kick.
Maugøn is looking for the big counter here.
Zulu moves out of range as Maugøn throws a body kick.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu scores with a spinning back kick!
Zulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn tries to move into range but Zulu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu'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.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the body
and Zulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Kvame Zulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Maugøn scores with a jab. Zulu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu lands with a cross.
Zulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maugøn moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn throws a nice head kick!
Kvame Zulu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zulu lands with a hook. Maugøn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zulu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zulu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zulu scores with a jab. Maugøn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zulu slips a jab from Maugøn.
Nice uppercut lands for Zulu. That snapped Maugøn's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zulu tried to counter with a leg kick but Maugøn avoided it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zulu has got the better of the exchanges.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Zulu finds it's target.
Maugøn throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Zulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zulu connects with a jab.
Maugøn looks to land a body kick but Zulu moved away.
Maugøn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Maugøn misses with a looping right.
Maugøn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maugøn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maugøn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maugøn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulu.
Zulu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Zulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
Zulu misses with a jab to the body
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Kvame Zulu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zulu cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zulu with a hook.
Zulu drives through and clinches with Maugøn against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn is leaning against Zulu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Maugøn as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Maugøn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugøn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kvame Zulu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brak Maugøn 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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