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KoF:IW Golden Claws VII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 3956 p4p, 4292 weight class) and Jonny Kerns (ranked 461 p4p, 489 weight class). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
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, Jonny Kerns!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad takes one to the side of the head.
Kerns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kerns misses with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Kerns is rocked!
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Kerns is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferkingstad finish him?
Kerns defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Kerns seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferkingstad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad digs a right hand underneath Kerns's ribcage. Kerns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerns looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Ferkingstad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferkingstad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kerns uses from the top position.
Ferkingstad has his feet on Kerns's thighs here. He's pushed Kerns off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kerns screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Drnold (ranked 2365 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov (ranked 285 p4p, 371 weight class). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Drnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gadzhimagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Sam Drnold has been cut.
Drnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gadzhimagomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gadzhimagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drnold avoids the head kick by Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drnold.
Gadzhimagomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drnold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gadzhimagomedov did well to prevent Drnold getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold is trying to control the action in half guard but Gadzhimagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to roll over but Drnold keeps him under control.
Drnold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to control Drnold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gadzhimagomedov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gadzhimagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drnold is working for a submission of some sort.
Gadzhimagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drnold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to keep Drnold in close.
Gadzhimagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gadzhimagomedov moves nicely into side control.
Drnold is trying to control Gadzhimagomedov's posture but Gadzhimagomedov avoids it.
Gadzhimagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold tries to buck Gadzhimagomedov off but Gadzhimagomedov is having none of it.
Drnold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gadzhimagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Drnold is trying to escape the mount.
Gadzhimagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drnold is trying desperately to improve position.
Gadzhimagomedov mounts Drnold! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control but Drnold is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drnold is looking to get to half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drnold has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to control but Drnold wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drnold is controlling an arm, preventing Gadzhimagomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drnold is working hard here to advance position.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control the pace but Drnold is squirming around nicely.
Gadzhimagomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drnold turns into him and now he's in Gadzhimagomedov's guard.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold'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.
Drnold misses the body punch
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drnold's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Drnold misses
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a good low kick that Drnold was not able to check.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gadzhimagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gadzhimagomedov's coach down at Clinical - Private was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gadzhimagomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gadzhimagomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drnold is out of range and Gadzhimagomedov settles back down.
Drnold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gadzhimagomedov's waist but Gadzhimagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drnold off to one side.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Drnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drnold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gadzhimagomedov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gadzhimagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drnold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold working some strikes from top position.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking for a triangle but Drnold pushes his legs off easily.
Drnold is in close to Gadzhimagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gadzhimagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drnold is aware though and is defending well.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadzhimagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drnold.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drnold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadzhimagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drnold cracks Gadzhimagomedov with a solid left hand.
Drnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drnold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drnold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drnold preventing the sweep.
Gadzhimagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gadzhimagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drnold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drnold preventing the sweep.
Gadzhimagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drnold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drnold postures up and lands a big shot to Gadzhimagomedov's brow.
Sam Drnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drnold cracks Gadzhimagomedov with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drnold won't allow Gadzhimagomedov to sweep him here.
Drnold postures up in Gadzhimagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Gadzhimagomedov blocks it.
Drnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drnold drops back looking for a leg! Gadzhimagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gadzhimagomedov manages to kick Drnold off! Drnold jumps back into Gadzhimagomedov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drnold defends it easily.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to control.
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gadzhimagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drnold manages to get himself to full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov passes Drnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drnold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drnold tries to get out of the position.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Drnold defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drnold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gadzhimagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Drnold tries to get to full guard but Gadzhimagomedov has control of the leg.
Drnold trying to hold on to Gadzhimagomedov's head to control him but Gadzhimagomedov postures up.
Drnold tries to roll over but Gadzhimagomedov keeps him under control.
Gadzhimagomedov uses his free foot to push down on Drnold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drnold.
Drnold is desperately trying to improve his position but Gadzhimagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gadzhimagomedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gadzhimagomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Drnold is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gadzhimagomedov 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 Drnold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drnold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a wild body kick that Drnold sees coming a mile off.
Drnold blocks a head kick by Gadzhimagomedov.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gadzhimagomedov manages to avoid it.
Drnold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gadzhimagomedov sprawls well initially but Drnold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Drnold thows a huge punch but Gadzhimagomedov dodges it nicely.
Drnold lands strikes from half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control here.
Drnold slips a nice elbow through Gadzhimagomedov's hands, connecting with Gadzhimagomedov's forehead.
Drnold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gadzhimagomedov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking for a sweep. Drnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gadzhimagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drnold is in close to Gadzhimagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drnold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gadzhimagomedov dives on top into guard.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Drnold is retaining full guard.
Drnold seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gadzhimagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control but Drnold is keeping him busy.
Drnold trying to control but Gadzhimagomedov postures up.
Gadzhimagomedov prevents Drnold from improving his position.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Drnold is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drnold is squirming around, avoiding Gadzhimagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Drnold tries to reverse the position but Gadzhimagomedov maintains control.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to control but Drnold wriggling away.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to control but Drnold wriggling away.
Drnold looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Drnold tries to escape the position.
Gadzhimagomedov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Drnold taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gef Set (ranked 24808 p4p, 24809 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 623 p4p, 634 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gef Set!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Set will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Set will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Set dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gef Set. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Set connects with a solid leg kick.
Set moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Set shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Set dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jones.
No luck for Set with that takedown attempt.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Set. Set gets slowly back to his feet.
Set fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Set.
Set is breathing heavily.
Set fails with a takedown attempt.
Set throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Set.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones 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.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Set misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Set pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Set dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good leg kick by Set.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Set.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Set fails to land the takedown.
Set blocks a head kick by Jones.
Set tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Set somewhat.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Set. Set obviously looking to wear him down.
Set connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Set thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Set chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Set.
Set fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Set moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Set.
Set avoids the head kick by Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Set.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Set moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Set. Set gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Set shoots in.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Set fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Set.
Set tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Set half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Set blocks a head kick by Jones.
Set looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Set.
Set blocks a head kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Set shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Set keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Set connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Set connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Set.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Gef Set is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Set moves into the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Set jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gef Set. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Set manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Set avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Set.
Set fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Set with the inside leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Set moves out of range easily.
Set attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jonny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Set or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Set moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Set fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Set avoids the head kick by Jones.
Set tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Set ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Set counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Set to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Set avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Set moves out of range easily.
Set shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Set is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set feinted with a counter takedown.
Set lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Set shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Set avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Set is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Set shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jonny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Set dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Set's head and hops out.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Set. Set gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Set.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Set shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Set feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Set fails with the takedown.
Set blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones 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.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Set avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Set misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gef Set. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Set closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Set away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Set fails with the takedown.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Set defends it well.
Set blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Set closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Set is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Set is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Set to get the leverage.
Set is working for a submission of some sort.
Set is working for a submission of some sort.
Set is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gef Set has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Set off looking to stand but Set dives back in and keeps control.
Set is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones kicks off Set and gets to his feet.
Set blocks a head kick by Jones.
Set shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Set.
Set fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Set.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Set.
Set thumps Jones with a low kick.
Set tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Set ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Set.
A chopping leg kick lands by Set.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Set.
Jones throws a head kick but Set moves out of range.
Set tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Set ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Set shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Set moves out of range easily.
Set tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Set ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Set, right into the meat of the thigh.
Set shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Set attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jonny Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Set with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Moore (ranked 6236 p4p, 6719 weight class) and Johnny Hammer (ranked 570 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Louis Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammer wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.
Hammer is looking to stand back up but Moore counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammer.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Moore manages to move to mount!
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moore won't let Hammer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Moore lands a couple of good shots and Hammer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Moore biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
Moore trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hammer doesn't escape.
Hammer trying to get back to his feet but Moore is in full control for now.
Hammer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with punches to the body.
Moore controlling the position well here. Hammer rolled but Moore kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Moore has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hammer's body.
The referee is taking a good look at Hammer as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moore!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Moore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moore shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Moore stands up from Hammer's guard - Moore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hammer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore stands up.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Hammer throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
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!
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore clinches up against the cage.
Moore gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer kicks off Moore and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
Hammer throws a fast counter high kick but Moore manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Hammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Moore rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Moore keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammer counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Hammer looking to finish!
 Moore is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer, which made it look bad.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Moore manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore content just to control the position here.
Moore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moore raining down shots from the mount!
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Louis Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moore.
Moore's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Hammer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Moore counters with a quick kick to the body but Hammer blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Louis Moore.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Moore!
Johnny Hammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Spears (ranked 2390 p4p, 1940 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 318 p4p, 261 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a nice hook to Spears's body. Spears takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spears gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spears misses with a takedown
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Spears shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spears drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears with a poor takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Spears gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams with a hook.
Williams has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Spears shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Spears takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spears walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Spears takes one to the chin there.
Williams steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Spears is out on his feet! Williams sets himself and nearly takes Spears's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Larry Williams!
A very excited looking Larry Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Santos (ranked 6832 p4p, 5829 weight class) and Christian Chaos (ranked 657 p4p, 608 weight class). Christian Chaos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luis Santos's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Chaos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chaos lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chaos.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Chaos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaos.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Chaos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos scores with a hook to the body.
Chaos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is rocked!
Chaos lands a big right hand that drops Santos! The killer instinct kicks in and Chaos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chaos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Chaos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tink Bugglesworth (ranked 24831 p4p, 23998 weight class) and Tony Harrington (ranked 665 p4p, 674 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tink Bugglesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bugglesworth's guard.
Harrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Harrington 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.
Harrington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugglesworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Bugglesworth with that takedown attempt.
Bugglesworth has his takedown stuffed
so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harrington working his ground and pound in the gym.
Harrington is looking to pass into half guard but Bugglesworth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bugglesworth is in guard.
Harrington seems keen to control Bugglesworth's posture.
Harrington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bugglesworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Bugglesworth trying to keep a closed guard but Harrington is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bugglesworth working for a triangle but Harrington defends it easily.
Bugglesworth keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.
Harrington controlling from the top position.
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.
Bugglesworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrington connects with a couple of short punches.
Harrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harrington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harrington working some strikes from top position.
Bugglesworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bugglesworth is letting Harrington control him for a moment.
Harrington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bugglesworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bugglesworth struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Harrington dominated that round.
That's time! Bugglesworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harrington looking to score a takedown here. Bugglesworth is defending well but Harrington drives through and ends up in Bugglesworth's guard.
Bugglesworth kicks Harrington off and gets to his feet.
Tink Bugglesworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugglesworth misses with a double jab
and Harrington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bugglesworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrington is one step ahead there.
Bugglesworth keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugglesworth trying to keep a closed guard but Harrington is proving a slippery customer.
Bugglesworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrington controls the pace.
Harrington is looking to pass into half guard but Bugglesworth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bugglesworth is in guard.
Harrington wants to sweep here but Bugglesworth controlling him for the moment.
Harrington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Bugglesworth from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bugglesworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Harrington managing to control the position.
Harrington wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bugglesworth.
Harrington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugglesworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrington jabs Bugglesworth right on the nose. Bugglesworth blinks but takes it well.
Bugglesworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bugglesworth falls off balance throwing a combination
so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bugglesworth is wriggling around but Harrington manages to pass to half guard.
Harrington working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harrington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harrington stalling.
Harrington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington trying to control the pace.
Harrington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Harrington 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harrington cracks Bugglesworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bugglesworth tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrington with the counter takedown but Bugglesworth avoids it easily.
Harrington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugglesworth dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bugglesworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrington defends well and Bugglesworth ends up having to push Harrington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tink Bugglesworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bugglesworth lands a head kick!
Harrington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bugglesworth moves away from the strike by Harrington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugglesworth fails to land the takedown.
Harrington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bugglesworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugglesworth tries to counter by clinching up but Harrington breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bugglesworth misses with a double jab
and Harrington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bugglesworth won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugglesworth is trying to escape the position but Harrington is controlling the position.
Bugglesworth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bugglesworth is letting Harrington control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrington landing strikes.
Harrington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Harrington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harrington content to control rather than advance.
Bugglesworth trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bugglesworth tries to roll over but Harrington keeps him under control.
Harrington trying to control the pace.
Tink Bugglesworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Harrington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrington 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Harrington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Moura (ranked 784 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Donald Eriksson (ranked 97 p4p, 192 weight class). Donald Eriksson 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wallid Moura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eriksson as he avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Eriksson coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eriksson.
Moura has been working on his balance at Vendetta Proving Ground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Eriksson.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eriksson breaks the clinch.
Eriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallid Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moura looks for a takedown but Eriksson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallid Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moura moves into the clinch.
Moura looking for a takedown.
Moura is trying to trip Eriksson. He has hold of a leg but Eriksson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moura persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moura drops back looking for a leg! Eriksson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eriksson manages to kick Moura off! Moura jumps back into Eriksson's guard.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moura slips nicely into half guard.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moura 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.
Moura prevents Eriksson from standing back up.
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
Moura lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eriksson's head.
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
Moura working Eriksson over with strikes.
Eriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eriksson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moura thows a huge punch but Eriksson dodges it nicely.
Eriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moura.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moura thows a huge punch but Eriksson dodges it nicely.
Moura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moura.
Moura 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.
Eriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moura wants to work for an arm triangle but Eriksson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura throwing shots but Eriksson is blocking nicely.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eriksson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Eriksson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Moura 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.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Eriksson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moura misses with a takedown
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moura.
Sloppy strikes there by Moura.
Eriksson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moura thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura with the ground and pound from mount.
Moura with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura throws some wild stikes that Eriksson manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Moura swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wallid Moura!
Wallid Moura retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wallid Moura waved his t-shirt featuring Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derick Muise (ranked 959 p4p, 1341 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 143 p4p, 192 weight class). Vinny Corcoran 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derick Muise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muise throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran throws a good cross that connects.
Muise throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muise.
Corcoran tries to move into range but Muise moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corcoran throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Corcoran.
It looks like Derick Muise has been cut.
Muise scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran throws the left hand but Muise avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muise.
Muise throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Muise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab when Muise was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Corcoran throws a hook to the side of Muise's head but Muise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran stuns Muise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Muise.
Muise misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a body kick that misses
and Muise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Muise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muise misses with a looping right.
Corcoran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Muise misses.
Muise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muise.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muise throws out the jab.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Muise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran misses with a double jab.
Muise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Muise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Muise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corcoran lands with an overhand left.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Corcoran slips a jab from Muise.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muise missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran thinks about the counter body kick.
Corcoran scores with a push kick.
Muise misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Muise throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran shoots in and drives through. Muise sprawls well.
Muise is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Jab by Muise.
Muise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Derick Muise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Muise.
Corcoran moves out of range as Muise strikes.
Muise looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab when Muise was well out of range.
Muise misses with a straight left.
Derick Muise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muise. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muise.
Corcoran lands a leg kick that knocks Muise off balance momentarily.
Muise throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran moves out of range as Muise strikes.
It seemed like Corcoran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Muise saw that one coming.
Muise misses with a right hand
and Corcoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Muise's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muise looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Corcoran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws a hook but Muise avoids it easily.
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muise pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Muise settles back down.
Corcoran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muise backs up against the cage.
A shot to the body from Muise misses
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Muise throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muise had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muise throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Muise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derick Muise'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.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muise.
Corcoran lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muise blocks the body kick.
Muise throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Muise throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Muise throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muise.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran lands a body shot.
Muise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muise.
Muise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise blocks a leg kick.
Muise missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Muise might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corcoran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muise checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Muise counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Muise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muise swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Muise.
Corcoran throws a body punch but Muise moves out of range.
Muise misses with a head kick.
Corcoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muise misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Corcoran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Muise moves out of range easily.
Corcoran shoots for a double leg takedown but Muise sprawls well. He's pushed Corcoran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Muise misses
and Corcoran counters with a right hand to the body.
Corcoran defending well as Muise loads up on a big left hand.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Muise misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muise misses with a hook.
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muise blocks the body kick.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muise misses with a looping left.
Muise throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Muise.
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corcoran 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 Muise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy body kick from Corcoran
and Corcoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muise.
Muise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran stuns Muise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corcoran lands with a hook. Muise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muise lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Muise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corcoran.
Muise swings widly with a right hand
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Muise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muise misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Muise misses with a straight right.
Muise moves out of range of the body kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Muise misses with a hook
and Corcoran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran misses with a kick to the body.
Muise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muise throws a sloppy body shot
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Muise ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Corcoran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corcoran.
Muise swings for the body but Corcoran moves out of range.
Muise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corcoran.
Muise misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Muise really felt that one!
Muise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corcoran throws a leg kick which misses Muise's front leg but catches the back leg as Muise tries to avoid it.
Corcoran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muise back to the cage. Corcoran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derick Muise's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muise lands a jab to the head.
Muise connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corcoran. Corcoran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Muise misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Muise takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corcoran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Muise throws a lazy uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muise does it's job there.
Muise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Muise.
As Muise backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Muise manages to avoid it all.
Muise misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muise has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Corcoran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muise lands with an uppercut that bounces Corcoran off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muise misses with a hook. Corcoran ducked under it nicely.
Muise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muise slips under a jab.
Muise throws a poor cross that misses
and Corcoran counters with a one-two to the body.
Muise throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a lazy right hand but Muise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Derick Muise's cut is getting worse.
Corcoran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corcoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muise throws an off balance right hand
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muise misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muise lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Muise.
Corcoran lands a glancing blow to the side of Muise's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muise loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Muise misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Muise throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corcoran tries to clinch but Muise is having none of it.
Corcoran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muise.
Muise takes one to the side of the head.
Muise swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muise is rocked!
Muise throws a wild hook but Corcoran just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Muise gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Corcoran raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Vinny Corcoran 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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