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TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 3779 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 497 p4p, 430 weight class). Laranja has chosen Sepultura - The Hunt as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, 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!
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laranja throws out the jab.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laranja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laranja! But no joy.
Laranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laranja lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laranja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen throws a hook but Laranja blocks it.
Laranja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Laranja.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laranja misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Laranja loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja lands a lovely overhand right.
Laranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Laranja coming out on top.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Laranja scores with a jab to the body.
Renato Laranja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laranja.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Laranja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Laranja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laranja throws out the jab.
Laranja throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Laranja throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahonen slips a jab from Laranja.
Ahonen slips a jab from Laranja.
Laranja scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Laranja missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Laranja's belly button to the back.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Laranja might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laranja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Laranja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Laranja moves out of range.
Ahonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laranja backs up against the cage.
Laranja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Ahonen both land. Nice combination.
Laranja throws a body shot but no joy.
Laranja takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laranja sprawls and moves away.
Ahonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Laranja should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Laranja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laranja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Laranja misses.
Ahonen slips a jab from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throwing a counter right hand but Laranja manages to avoid it.
Laranja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laranja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laranja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ahonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laranja lands with a nice body punch.
Ahonen cracks Laranja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laranja throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen misses the body punch
and Laranja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laranja looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laranja's waist but Laranja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Laranja's shoulder, as Laranja tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Laranja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen throws a body punch but Laranja moves out of range.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laranja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ahonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laranja has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laranja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laranja throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Laranja missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laranja looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahonen drops his hands momentarily and Laranja takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laranja throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Laranja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahonen duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Laranja.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Laranja misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja swings widly with a right hand
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Laranja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laranja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laranja wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy.
Laranja tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Ahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranja can do to turn this around?
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to hold on to Ahonen's head to control him but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahonen is keen to just control but Laranja is a slippery customer.
Laranja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laranja.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Laranja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja working a defensive guard here.
Ahonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laranja taking a bit of punishment here - Ahonen scoring with strikes.
Laranja tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position.
Ahonen lands a nice forearm strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Laranja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laranja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Laranja is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laranja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahonen working the body and head with strikes.
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen gets to mount! Laranja was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laranja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laranja misses the jab.
It appears Ahonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Laranja misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laranja.
Ahonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laranja on the side of the head.
Ahonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laranja avoids it really well and circles away.
Laranja lands a jab to Ahonen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen defending well as Laranja loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Laranja.
Ahonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Laranja misses
and Ahonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Laranja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a big counter combination but Laranja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laranja tries to avoid it but Ahonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laranja to the ground. Laranja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laranja looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Laranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laranja cracks Ahonen with a good jab.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laranja.
Laranja throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laranja misses with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Laranja moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laranja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laranja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen goes for a double leg but Laranja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laranja continues to drive forward.
Laranja feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laranja checks a leg kick.
Laranja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Laranja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laranja.
Laranja scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahonen should have avoided that one.
Ahonen thuds a left hand into Laranja's body.
No luck for Ahonen with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Laranja misses.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laranja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Laranja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen ducks right into an uppercut from Laranja.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laranja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt - Laranja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manu Ahonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laranja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laranja swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Laranja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Laranja takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laranja is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen landing strikes.
Laranja is looking for a sweep.
Ahonen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laranja throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manu Ahonen.
Well Ahonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make You Bleed (ranked 18633 p4p, 4687 weight class) and Mousa Dembele (ranked 664 p4p, 527 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Make You Bleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mousa Dembele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, 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!
Dembele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dembele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Make You Bleed has been cut.
Bleed ducks under a wild hook from Dembele.
Dembele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bleed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bleed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dembele clinches with his opponent.
Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele misses with a body punch.
Bleed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dembele moves into the clinch successfully.
Bleed manages to break the clinch.
Dembele moves into the clinch successfully.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleed controls his hands.
Dembele working aggressively here.
Dembele tries a body shot but Bleed blocks it.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dembele misses with some punches.
Bleed breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dembele steps into range and cracks Bleed with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bleed flops backwards and Dembele dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Bleed is rocked!
Dembele passes Bleed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Bleed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dembele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bleed is in trouble now - Dembele has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dembele misses with a head shot.
Bleed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dembele.
Dembele is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bleed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bleed!
Dembele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bleed seems to have got his legs back now.
Dembele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dembele prevents Bleed from standing back up.
Dembele trying to control from half guard but Bleed is working away.
Dembele wants to pass the guard but Bleed is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dembele wants to take a breather but Bleed is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dembele throwing shots but Bleed is blocking nicely.
Dembele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dembele is controlling the pace.
Dembele wants to pass the guard but Bleed is defending well.
Bleed wants to get back to his feet.
Dembele uses his free foot to push down on Bleed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bleed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dembele unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bleed wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dembele celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele!
Our winner, Mousa Dembele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 1949 p4p, 2268 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 215 p4p, 245 weight class). Fothergill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Jimmy Fothergill 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fothergill momentarily.
Stepanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fothergill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanov throws the left hand but Fothergill avoids the punch easily.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Stepanov moves out of range.
Fothergill tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fothergill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fothergill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fothergill tries to bench press Stepanov off him but Stepanov keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fothergill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stepanov is controlling him well.
Stepanov controlling the position from side mount.
Fothergill wants to get back to his feet but Stepanov is dominant here and he's now got Fothergill's back!
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!
You can see the frustration on Fothergill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov scores with punches to the body.
Stepanov tightening his grip on Fothergill, looking for the choke.
Stepanov avoiding Fothergill 's attempts to control his hands.
Stepanov is working the ground and pound. Can Fothergill escape?
Stepanov avoiding Fothergill 's attempts to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stepanov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stepanov biding his time, controlling Fothergill.
Stepanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fothergill's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov connects with a big shot to the side of Fothergill's head.
Fothergill showing good submission defense here.
Stepanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fothergill's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is taking a good look at Fothergill as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stepanov!
Stepanov gets his hands free as Fothergill looks to control.
Stepanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fothergill wants to escape the position.
Stepanov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fothergill.
Stepanov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Stepanov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fothergill is defending well though. Stepanov let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stepanov's arms.
Fothergill is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Stepanov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Fothergill is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 1006 p4p, 1126 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 117 p4p, 133 weight class). Ji Woo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 나쁜 달 상승. 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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32
146
27 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruenroeng 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.
Ji Woo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ji Woo is in Ruenroeng's guard.
Ruenroeng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruenroeng has Ji Woo pulled in close to control his posture.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruenroeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng seems keen to control Ji Woo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
Ruenroeng trying to control the position.
Ruenroeng pulls Ji Woo in close to prevent any damage.
Ruenroeng looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ji Woo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng circles away.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ji Woo avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ji Woo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruenroeng counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Ruenroeng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruenroeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng cracks Ji Woo with a good jab.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo attempts a counter takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it well and moves away.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy head kick
and Ji Woo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ji Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji Woo is one step ahead there.
Ji Woo trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng has control of Ji Woo's left arm, preventing Ji Woo from doing any damage.
Ji Woo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruenroeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Ji Woo with that takedown attempt.
Ji Woo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ji Woo is in Ruenroeng's guard.
Ji Woo throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Ruenroeng trying to control the position here.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruenroeng can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ji Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruenroeng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ji Woo throwing strikes but missing.
Ruenroeng is pulling down on Ji Woo's head. It's preventing any offense from Ji Woo, at least for the moment.
Ruenroeng keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass.
Ruenroeng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ji Woo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ji Woo advances to half guard.
Ji Woo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bong Ji Woo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but Ruenroeng defending well.
Ruenroeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji Woo is one step ahead there.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Woo is fighting to break Ruenroeng's control of his arms but Ruenroeng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ruenroeng looking to control.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Ji Woo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruenroeng has wrist control.
Ruenroeng keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass.
Ruenroeng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruenroeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruenroeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ji Woo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruenroeng pulls his head out easily.
Ruenroeng slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruenroeng is working away from the top position though.
Ruenroeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Ruenroeng wants to pass to mount but Ji Woo is defending the position.
Ji Woo is staying active underneath Ruenroeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruenroeng prevents Ji Woo from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruenroeng is trying to control. Ji Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruenroeng controlling the action here.
Ji Woo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ji Woo misses with the combination.
Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Ruenroeng circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruenroeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Woo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruenroeng backs up against the cage.
Ji Woo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruenroeng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ji Woo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruenroeng looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruenroeng prevents Ji Woo from moving into mount.
Ruenroeng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ji Woo thows a huge punch but Ruenroeng dodges it nicely.
Ruenroeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ji Woo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ji Woo's back!
Ji Woo prevents Ruenroeng from getting a body triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ruenroeng tries to keep control of the position but Ji Woo is staying busy.
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ji Woo is really stuck here.
Ruenroeng controlling the position well here. Ji Woo rolled but Ruenroeng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ji Woo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ruenroeng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruenroeng's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ruenroeng gets his hands free as Ji Woo looks to control.
Ruenroeng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ruenroeng gets his hands free as Ji Woo looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo tries to escape but Ruenroeng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ruenroeng trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ji Woo doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Ruenroeng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ji Woo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Ruenroeng.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruenroeng.
Ji Woo turns into Ruenroeng and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ji Woo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruenroeng is keeping the position for now.
Ruenroeng controlling Ji Woo's posture.
Ji Woo stands and throws Ruenroeng's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ji Woo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruenroeng, who protects the arm well.
Ji Woo is looking to take a break and control but Ruenroeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bong Ji Woo.
Well Ji Woo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Our winner, Bong Ji Woo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Salazar (ranked 1046 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Billy Jones (ranked 147 p4p, 173 weight class). Jones has chosen King of Kings - Motorhead as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, 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!
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salazar.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with the left hand. Salazar knows he should have avoided that one.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
Salazar drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salazar wants to clinch.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salazar moves away from the strike by Jones.
Salazar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Salazar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones misses the jab.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones cracks Salazar with an open hand slap.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Salazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salazar forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salazar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salazar.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Salazar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazar.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Salazar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Salazar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
Jones with a jab.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salazar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Salazar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now.
Jones tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Billy Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now.
Salazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts.
Salazar moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Salazar wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Salazar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Salazar counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salazar to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Salazar moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Salazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Salazar down.
Billy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salazar under the eye.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Salazar wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salazar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Jones looks to move away, Salazar throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Salazar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salazar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salazar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot.
Salazar is looking for a counter combo.
Jones moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Salazar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with a hook.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salazar lands a jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salazar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salazar with a body shot.
Salazar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Salazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A leg kick checked by Salazar.
Salazar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Salazar avoids it.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Salazar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salazar slips a straight right by Jones.
It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a hook. Salazar ducked under it nicely.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salazar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salazar moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Salazar misses.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Salazar's leg but Salazar calmly moves out of range.
Salazar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salazar doesn't seem bothered though.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salazar at a distance.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salazar's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jones!
Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Michael Salazar had this to say: 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 752 p4p, 900 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 109 p4p, 124 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211
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15 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Holmes Jr shrugs it off.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Holmes Jr's defenses.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr wants to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch position.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Robinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes Jr moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Robinson punishes Holmes Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson tries to work over Holmes Jr's front leg with a kick but Holmes Jr checks it.
Holmes Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes Jr.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CJ Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Holmes Jr jumps back.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a jab. Holmes Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes Jr moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson clinches up with Holmes Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes Jr can do to turn this around?
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson sets himself, and Holmes Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Holmes Jr down.
Robinson is looking to wear down Holmes Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Holmes Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
CJ Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a head kick that Holmes Jr semi-blocks.
Holmes Jr drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Holmes Jr's leg but Holmes Jr calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Robinson.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Robinson looks to throw a body kick
and Holmes Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson thuds his shin into the meat of Holmes Jr's side.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr counters with a body kick.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Robinson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holmes Jr follows Robinson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 1405 p4p, 2326 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 215 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti moves in looking to clinch but The Show pushes him off.
Nti cracks The Show with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nti throws a head kick that misses.
Nti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Show to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Samuel Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Show connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nti scrambles back to his feet.
Nti misses with a right hand
and The Show counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Show is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but The Show seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from The Show.
A combination from The Show does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Show fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Samuel Nti's cut is getting worse.
Nti looks to throw the jab but The Show is out of range.
The Show looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Show digs a good hook to Nti's body.
The Show lands with a shot to the body.
The Show swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
The Show swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti counters with an inside leg kick.
The Show misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
The Show takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 The Show is rocked!
Nti throws a poor cross that misses
and The Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Show loads up on a big right hand but Nti slips the punch.
The Show moves out of range as Nti strikes.
The Show lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Show bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for The Show.
Samuel Nti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nti cracks The Show with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Show moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! The Show drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nti follows The Show to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!
Randy The Show spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will not define me!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 567 p4p, 546 weight class) and The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 76 p4p, 73 weight class). Edward Conan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski's chin.
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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!
Ignatowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Conan misses.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Conan lunges at Ignatowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatowski's hand.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan blocks the body kick.
Conan with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Conan backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatowski connects with a crisp jab.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Conan checks it.
A shot to the body from Ignatowski misses
and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Conan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
Conan tries to bum rush Ignatowski with a series of wild strikes but Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ignatowski throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Conan off balance momentarily.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
Conan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Conan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski connects with a body shot.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Conan.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Conan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski 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.
Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Conan down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Ignatowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Conan's head.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but Ignatowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conan avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski lands with an overhand left.
Ignatowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Conan throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski pushes Conan away with a front kick.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
letting Conan counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conan checks it well.
Ignatowski throws a series of strikes that have Conan backpedaling.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conan.
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Conan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Ignatowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but Ignatowski avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
Ignatowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conan.
A short right from Conan.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but Ignatowski avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
Conan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Conan fails to land.
Conan pulls guard.
Conan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan working a defensive guard but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Conan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Conan takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Conan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatowski off the cage and back into range.
Ignatowski digs a good hook to Conan's body.
Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Conan connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Ignatowski lands.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conan misses with a straight left.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski scores with a push kick.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
Ignatowski wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ignatowski thumps Conan with a low kick.
Conan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignatowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control but Conan postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ignatowski is not content to let Conan control the position.
Conan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Conan working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control but Conan postures up.
The strikes coming from Conan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Conan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Conan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Conan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Conan lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conan trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that second round.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Conan down.
A jab from Conan misses.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Conan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Conan shakes it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Ignatowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Conan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ignatowski on the side of the head.
Conan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski 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.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatowski connects with the punch.
Conan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Conan counters with a single leg into guard. Ignatowski didn't expect that.
Ignatowski has his foot on Conan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conan works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conan defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski looking for subs off his back but Conan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Conan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ignatowski.
Conan working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control Conan's posture but Conan avoids it.
Ignatowski keeps Conan under control for a moment.
Conan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
I wouldn't like to be where Ignatowski is right now.
Conan scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignatowski isn't going anywhere.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Conan keeps moving and retains side control.
Conan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignatowski, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Edward Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conan working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
I think Ignatowski 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 Francisco Babyara (ranked 1165 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 135 p4p, 136 weight class). Hjoervarsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Only. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
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!
Hjoervarsson wants to clinch up but Babyara keeps it at a distance.
Hjoervarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Babyara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Babyara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hjoervarsson misses with a looping left.
Babyara is looking to counter the offense by Hjoervarsson and move into the clinch.
Babyara lands a left and a right that send Hjoervarsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Babyara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hjoervarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hjoervarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babyara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hjoervarsson prevents it.
Hjoervarsson digs a right hand into Babyara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babyara's gas tank.
Hjoervarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babyara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babyara lands with a short shot to the head.
Babyara pulls guard successfully.
Hjoervarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babyara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babyara will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hjoervarsson stays in close to Babyara's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babyara wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hjoervarsson gets to his feet. Babyara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hjoervarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hjoervarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
It looked like Babyara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babyara moves out of range as Hjoervarsson strikes.
Babyara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babyara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babyara backing away here, and Hjoervarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Babyara throws a right hand that Hjoervarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hjoervarsson also avoids with ease.
Babyara drops Hjoervarsson with a beautiful combination! Hjoervarsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Babyara is looking for the KO!
Hjoervarsson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Babyara ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hjoervarsson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Babyara!
An out of breath and clearly excited Francisco Babyara thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Pearson (ranked 1255 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 149 p4p, 164 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ringnes clinches with his opponent.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ringnes 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.
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Ringnes tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Ringnes rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ringnes on the inside.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson is trying to push Ringnes away but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Pearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ringnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Ringnes .
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
Ringnes missing with knees to the body.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Ringnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Ringnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Ringnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson tries to break free but Ringnes pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Ringnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ringnes misses with a two punch combination.
Ringnes throws a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ringnes .
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ringnes instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ringnes .
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Ringnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pearson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ringnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ringnes lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Ringnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson wants to break free but Ringnes has control.
A short right from Ringnes .
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Ringnes lands with a left to the head.
Arild Ringnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to move into range but Ringnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Ringnes misses with a looping left.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Ringnes dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ringnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Ringnes avoids it.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ringnes clinches.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Ringnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ringnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ringnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Ringnes keeps him there for the moment.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ringnes doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ringnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Pearson misses the jab.
Ringnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ringnes clinches up against the cage.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ringnes misses with some punches.
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Pearson tries to circle away but Ringnes has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling him.
Ringnes prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Ringnes has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ringnes has double underhooks.
Arild Ringnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson tries to circle away but Ringnes has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson wants to break free but Ringnes has control.
Pearson is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson just leaning against Ringnes , taking a breather.
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ringnes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arild Ringnes !
An out of breath and clearly excited Arild Ringnes thanked HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Norman Pearson spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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