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Sucker Punch Pro Series 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thanos Reigns (ranked 4426 p4p, 24204 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 545 p4p, 692 weight class). John Diaz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thanos Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns clinches up against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reigns prevents it.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reigns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to drag Reigns to the mat but Reigns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thanos Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
 It looks like John Diaz has been cut.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reigns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reigns holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reigns.
Reigns tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Reigns finish him?
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Reigns swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Reigns slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Reigns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reigns lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Reigns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
That has opened up John Diaz's cut even more.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reigns lands a damaging elbow.
Reigns throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Reigns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reigns walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns lands a nice shot to the body.
Reigns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
Reigns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above John Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reigns prevents it.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz jumps guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Reigns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Reigns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Reigns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reigns is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Reigns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thanos Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Reigns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reigns continues to drive forward.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Reigns swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reigns defends it well.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Reigns, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Reigns against the cage but Reigns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Reigns feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Reigns avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Reigns scores a nice knee to the body.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reigns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reigns lands a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns lands an elbow inside.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reigns unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Reigns lands a nice uppercut.
Reigns tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
John Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reigns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Reigns.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reigns holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reigns smiles and moves away.
Thanos Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Reigns sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns moves into the clinch.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thanos Reigns!
Thanos Reigns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The biggest upset in the tournament!!! Wooooooohhhh!!!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ko Artist (ranked 4776 p4p, 3480 weight class) and Waampa Woodoo (ranked 498 p4p, 413 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ko Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waampa Woodoo!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo misses with a low kick as Artist jumps back.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artist.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woodoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist tries to clinch up but Woodoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Woodoo throws a right hand that Artist ducks under and follows up with a left that Artist also avoids with ease.
Artist moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodoo tries a knee to the head but Artist blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Artist.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
A little jabbing left from Woodoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Woodoo throws a wild body kick that Artist sees coming a mile off.
Artist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woodoo misses with a few strikes there.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Artist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woodoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Artist looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodoo throws the kick towards the body but Artist avoids it.
Woodoo throws the kick towards the body but Artist avoids it.
A combination from Woodoo does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woodoo. That's going to slow Artist down.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Artist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Woodoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artist.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Artist is breathing heavily.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
Woodoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo lands a really nice looking cross but Artist seems unphased.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo looks to land a body kick but Artist moved away.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodoo circles away.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodoo tries to keep at a distance but Artist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Artist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woodoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Woodoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Woodoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woodoo! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artist.
Woodoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo lands a big head kick that sends Artist tumbling to the mat! Woodoo takes a step backwards and waves Artist back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Artist is rocked!
Woodoo's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Woodoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Woodoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Artist seems to have got his legs back now.
Woodoo throws a hook but Artist avoids it easily.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artist.
Artist is looking for a counter combo.
Artist tries to clinch up.
Artist closes the distance and pushes Woodoo back into the cage.
Woodoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woodoo is looking to slow Artist down with leg kicks.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waampa Woodoo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist tries to clinch there but Woodoo circles away.
A head kick misses from Woodoo.
An inside leg kick from Woodoo misses.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist lands with a kick to the temple. Woodoo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artist throws a jab when Woodoo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodoo swings for the body but Artist moves out of range.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo lands a really nice looking cross but Artist seems unphased.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Artist gets a clinch.
Woodoo misses with an elbow strike.
Woodoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artist avoids it.
Woodoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Woodoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woodoo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woodoo - that will leave a mark!
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Artist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woodoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woodoo throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo throws a leg kick that misses.
Woodoo misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Artist blocks the low kick.
Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Woodoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Artist forces Woodoo back against the cage and clinches.
Artist breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Woodoo.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo scores with a leg kick.
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Woodoo.
Artist moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo lands a head kick. Artist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Waampa Woodoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woodoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Artist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Artist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woodoo misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Artist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Woodoo.
A head kick misses from Artist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo misses with a body shot.
Waampa Woodoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo lands with a slapping head kick.
Woodoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodoo misses with a few strikes there.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woodoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artist throws a quick counter head kick but Woodoo was just out of range.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Woodoo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Woodoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Woodoo catches Artist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waampa Woodoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Woodoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artist wants to clinch.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodoo circles away.
Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woodoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Woodoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Woodoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Woodoo is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Woodoo does no damage.
Woodoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artist tries to clinch but Woodoo is having none of it.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Artist.
Good work by Woodoo as he checks the leg kick.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Artist does no damage.
As Artist backs off Woodoo throws a huge counter combo but Artist manages to avoid it all.
Woodoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist tries to clinch but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo lands a head kick. Artist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woodoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Artist.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist looks to land a body kick but Woodoo moved away.
Woodoo lands a head kick!
Artist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artist throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Woodoo.
Artist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Woodoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woodoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Woodoo.
Artist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist wants to clinch
and Woodoo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo scores with a nice body kick.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woodoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Woodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woodoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Artist avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Ko Artist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waampa Woodoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waampa Woodoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodoo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waampa Woodoo!
Waampa Woodoo gave a mention to na in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey DIsmantle (ranked 4313 p4p, 5002 weight class) and Ripper Stallone (ranked 393 p4p, 421 weight class). DIsmantle comes into the arena with Come As You Are blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey DIsmantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ripper Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone digs a good hook to DIsmantle's body.
DIsmantle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stallone under the eye.
DIsmantle leaves Stallone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DIsmantle works the jab nicely.
Stallone tries to clinch but DIsmantle moves out of range.
Mickey DIsmantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for DIsmantle.
Stallone fails with the takedown.
DIsmantle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stallone at a distance.
Stallone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Stallone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DIsmantle steps in with a hook that catches Stallone right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! DIsmantle follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stallone looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey DIsmantle!
Our winner, Mickey DIsmantle, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 5675 p4p, 5708 weight class) and Cole Hotman (ranked 537 p4p, 538 weight class). Cole Hotman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Hotman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotman throws a head kick that Jubbly semi-blocks.
 It looks like Bobolo Jubbly has been cut.
Hotman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jubbly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown but Hotman shows good takedown defense.
Hotman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jubbly.
Hotman throws a head kick but Jubbly moves out of range.
Jubbly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jubbly trying to pass the guard but Hotman defending well.
Jubbly is trying to control the action in half guard but Hotman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jubbly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hotman punching from the bottom.
Hotman landing rabbit punches to the side of Jubbly's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jubbly 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jubbly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hotman is just riding it out for now. Jubbly eventually gives up the hold.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jubbly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hotman punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking for a kimura but Hotman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jubbly to get the leverage.
Hotman is trying to control but Jubbly manages to pass to mount!
Hotman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hotman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jubbly. What's that going to do exactly?
Jubbly working for a guillotine from mount but Hotman is in no mood to give up.
Hotman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hotman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jubbly moves to the back.
Hotman tries to break free.
Hotman showing good submission defense here.
Hotman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jubbly's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hotman is defending well though. Jubbly let's go of the attempt for now.
Hotman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jubbly has got one arm under Hotman's chin. This could be trouble... Hotman trying to control the other hand but Jubbly gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hotman has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobolo Jubbly!
Bobolo Jubbly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Doen (ranked 4181 p4p, 23738 weight class) and Kira Yoshikage (ranked 466 p4p, 604 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robin Van Doen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Yoshikage!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Doen throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshikage moves out of range easily.
Yoshikage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yoshikage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Doen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Doen lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Doen throws a poor cross that misses
so Yoshikage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Doen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Doen, not yet.
Van Doen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshikage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshikage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshikage stays in close to Van Doen's body and controls the position.
Van Doen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshikage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yoshikage looking to pass the guard.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Van Doen keeps moving.
Van Doen is trying to control the position but Yoshikage postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Doen keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully.
Yoshikage passes Van Doen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yoshikage is controlling the pace.
Van Doen tries to roll over but Yoshikage keeps him under control.
Yoshikage stalling.
Yoshikage works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Doen's face as Yoshikage controls the position.
Van Doen is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Doen tries to bench press Yoshikage off him but Yoshikage keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yoshikage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshikage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Doen is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
Van Doen is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshikage keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Yoshikage stalls from top position.
Yoshikage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Doen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Van Doen is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshikage keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Doen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshikage on the ground.
Yoshikage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Doen!
Yoshikage swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kira Yoshikage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 4831 p4p, 3369 weight class) and Vito Taualai (ranked 53 p4p, 34 weight class). Taualai has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Taualai!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Vito Taualai has been cut.
Cisse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taualai under the eye.
Jab from Cisse.
Cisse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taualai counters with a three punch combo that has Cisse backing up. Cisse nods at Taualai to acknowledge the strikes.
Taualai ducks right into an uppercut from Cisse.
Cisse misses with a left hand
and Taualai counters with a series of strikes. Cisse will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Cisse misses.
Taualai unleashes a big counter combination but Cisse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cisse lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse misses with a left hand
and Taualai counters with a left and a right that stings Cisse.
Cisse throws an off balance right hand
and Taualai counters with a series of strikes. Cisse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cisse misses with a lunging right hand
and Taualai counters with a series of strikes. Cisse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good exchange - Cisse coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taualai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cisse swings widly with a right hand
and Taualai counters with a series of strikes. Cisse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cisse drops Taualai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Taualai looks back up at him and smiles so Cisse waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Taualai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cisse engages and cracks Taualai with a massive lead left hook - Taualai tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cisse is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ousmane Cisse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceedee Queen (ranked 3618 p4p, 2825 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 476 p4p, 400 weight class). Andrey Nikonov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceedee Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov misses with a wild combination.
Queen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nikonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikonov scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nikonov misses.
Nikonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Queen is trying to defend but Nikonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Nikonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nikonov seems to be looking for submissions.
Queen gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Queen controlling the position.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikonov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikonov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nikonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nikonov!
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is putting a hurting on Nikonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Queen landing a few strikes.
Queen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nikonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Queen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Queen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Queen trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Queen scores with punches from side control.
Nikonov is rocked!
The referee asks Queen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Queen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nikonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
A big shot lands for Queen! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Queen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
In his post fight interview, Ceedee Queen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 3366 p4p, 4450 weight class) and Sean MacCarthy (ranked 455 p4p, 549 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacCarthy takes one on the button.
Fuller throws a hook but MacCarthy avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with the combination.
MacCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but MacCarthy manages to avoid it.
MacCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Fuller's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacCarthy moves into the clinch.
Fuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
John Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.
Fuller pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacCarthy's guard.
MacCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller.
MacCarthy wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacCarthy's head.
MacCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacCarthy tries to kick Fuller off but Fuller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller throwing shots but MacCarthy is blocking nicely.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuller throws a strike but MacCarthy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
MacCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard.
MacCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuller 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.
MacCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacCarthy is not content to let Fuller control the position.
Fuller with the ground and pound but MacCarthy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is keeping the position.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy wants to stand but Fuller is controlling the position.
Fuller 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.
Fuller is fighting to break MacCarthy's control of his arms but MacCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuller is looking to advance position but MacCarthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
MacCarthy lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fuller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
Fuller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
MacCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fuller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks MacCarthy with an uppercut!
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCarthy can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy has Fuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller tries to work over MacCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller lands with a light punch inside.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but MacCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fuller pulls guard effortlessly.
MacCarthy works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuller has wrist control.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCarthy works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacCarthy wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position.
MacCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, MacCarthy has passed into half guard.
Fuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard.
Fuller throwing strikes but missing.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy 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.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard.
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
Fuller postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller stops MacCarthy from standing up.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuller tries to stand and escape but MacCarthy actually recovers to full guard.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fuller manages to pass to side control.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacCarthy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Fuller is controlling him well.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but MacCarthy defends it.
Fuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MacCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacCarthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that second round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Fuller gets double underhooks and turns MacCarthy into the cage.
MacCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacCarthy walks into a jab.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks MacCarthy with an uppercut!
MacCarthy is rocked!
That kick from Fuller tenderised MacCarthy's leg. MacCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuller avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! MacCarthy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fuller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from MacCarthy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 1552 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 236 p4p, 378 weight class). Barbosa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unfaithful kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Wagner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbosa wants to clinch
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Wagner throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Wagner tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagner gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Wagner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldomir Barbosa.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Barbosa trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barbosa doesn't escape.
Barbosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Wagner gets his hands free.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Wagner has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wagner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barbosa.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Wagner manages to sink in the hooks.
Wagner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wagner's guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Barbosa is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Barbosa wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Wagner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Wagner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barbosa tries a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa slips a jab from Wagner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Konrad Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
A short right from Wagner.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Wagner tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Wagner gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa is trying to trip Wagner. He has hold of a leg but Wagner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barbosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
Barbosa trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner has Barbosa pulled in close to control his posture.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
During a confident post fight interview, Konrad Wagner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 1784 p4p, 3494 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 218 p4p, 415 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by 韻踏合組合 - "一網打尽. River is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gabon National Anthem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Furioto lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into River's guard.
River told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into River's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is sitting in close to Furioto's body. Furioto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! River is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, River is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Furioto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Furioto!
An out of breath Maximus Furioto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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