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TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 2785 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Don Gotti (ranked 116 p4p, 316 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27 - 19 - 3 |
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175 cm
38
170
21 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Von Magnaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.
Magnaron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti prevents a body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands with a left to the head.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gotti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magnaron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him.
Magnaron has his feet on Gotti's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron scores with the left hand. Gotti knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnaron wants it to stay on the feet.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Magnaron shows good takedown defense.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Good shot there by Magnaron.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Magnaron sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magnaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Magnaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Magnaron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gotti in his tracks.
Magnaron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magnaron gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Magnaron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
Gotti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magnaron smiles and moves away.
Magnaron scores with a hook to the body. Gotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Magnaron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gotti doesn't seem phased though.
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Magnaron.
Gotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magnaron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotti scrambles back to his feet.
Gotti gets the takedown into side control.
Gotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magnaron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnaron pushes Gotti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gotti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magnaron sneaks out the side door and pushes Gotti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Magnaron moves into the clinch.
Gotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magnaron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gotti blocks an uppercut.
Gotti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magnaron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Magnaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
I was talking to Magnaron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magnaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnaron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Gotti controls his hands.
Gotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron tries a body shot but Gotti blocks it.
Magnaron misses with some punches.
Magnaron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Gotti.
Magnaron stops a takedown attempt from Gotti.
Still in the clinch, Magnaron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gotti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magnaron regains guard immediately.
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnaron wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnaron has wrist control.
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!
Magnaron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magnaron defends it well.
Magnaron is looking to escape.
Gotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magnaron is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnaron throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Magnaron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Jab by Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti slips a jab from Magnaron.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Gotti.
Gotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron lands with a nice combination. Gotti backs away looking to recover.
Gotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Gotti gets a takedown into half guard.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnaron wants to stand back up but Gotti manages to pass into side control.
Gotti stands up.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Gotti moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron wants to clinch.
Gotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Gotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Magnaron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land.
Gotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Gotti's shoulder, as Gotti tries to avoid the shot.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotti.
Magnaron scores with a nice strike.
Magnaron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gotti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magnaron was covering up waiting for the punch and Gotti finishes the takedown easily 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!
Magnaron wants to stand but Gotti is controlling the position.
Magnaron trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control.
Magnaron pushes Gotti off looking to stand but Gotti dives back in and keeps control.
Gotti stalling.
Let's hope that Gotti 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.
Magnaron is trying to stand.
Gotti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magnaron manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Gotti clinches.
Gotti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magnaron smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Magnaron - just one landing.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Gotti avoids it well.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
Magnaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Magnaron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti wants to clinch up but Magnaron keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Magnaron finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gotti.
Gotti shoots in and drives through. Magnaron sprawls well.
Magnaron jabs Gotti right on the nose. Gotti blinks but takes it well.
Magnaron lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Gotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Magnaron steps away.
Nice body punch from Magnaron.
Magnaron tries to clinch up.
Jab by Magnaron.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
And Gotti tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnaron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotti feints the counter takedown.
Magnaron slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gotti gets a double leg takedown into Magnaron's guard.
Gotti is standing up over Magnaron. Magnaron looks to escape but Gotti dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet.
Gotti working the body and head with strikes.
Gotti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Magnaron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gotti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gotti landing strikes.
Gotti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Gotti is dominant here and he's now got Magnaron's back!
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gotti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Magnaron has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti is riding his opponent, not letting Magnaron buck him off.
Gotti looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Magnaron trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Gotti connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Magnaron to escape the position.
Magnaron trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Gotti gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti working for a choke but Magnaron is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Magnaron has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gotti is looking for the choke from the back position but Magnaron is controlling his hands well.
Gotti tries to get the hooks in deep but Magnaron pushed the leg off.
Gotti lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gotti trying to control momentarily.
Magnaron is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magnaron could be in trouble here!
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti landing with strikes.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti keeps control of the position easily here as Magnaron tries to buck him off.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Magnaron do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Don Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magnaron 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Magnaron!
Von Magnaron bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 1678 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 87 p4p, 93 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Lady Gaga - Alejandro as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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141
37 - 27 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sepulveda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Sepulveda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sepulveda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Sepulveda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sepulveda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Williams blocks it well.
Sepulveda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sepulveda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Sepulveda's head back.
Sepulveda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
Williams punishes Sepulveda's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a right and a left that Sepulveda avoids nicely.
Sepulveda lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sepulveda jabs at Williams's body.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams sneaks back into half guard.
Sepulveda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sepulveda is working away from the top position though.
Sepulveda is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams pulls Sepulveda in to control the position.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams is pulling down on Sepulveda's head to control his posture.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sepulveda is one step ahead there.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sepulveda at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Sepulveda on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Williams misses.
Sepulveda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sepulveda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Sepulveda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sepulveda misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Sepulveda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sepulveda stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sepulveda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams connects with a jab.
Robin Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Williams misses.
Sepulveda slips a jab from Williams.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Sepulveda. Sepulveda gets slowly back to his feet.
Robin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Sepulveda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Sepulveda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sepulveda shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sepulveda looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Williams catches Sepulveda right on the button with a cross.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Sepulveda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sepulveda lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sepulveda connects with a jab.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sepulveda walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sepulveda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Sepulveda blocks the low kick.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
It looks like Williams has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Williams cracks Sepulveda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Good exchange - Sepulveda coming out on top.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Williams.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams forces Sepulveda back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams takes a swing at Sepulveda's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sepulveda shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sepulveda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sepulveda at a distance.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams tries to counter by clinching up but Sepulveda breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Williams gets caught napping as Sepulveda dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams pulls Sepulveda in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Sepulveda being controlled here momentarily.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams seems keen to control Sepulveda's posture.
Williams continues to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sepulveda trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sepulveda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sepulveda circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Sepulveda with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Sepulveda defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Sepulveda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda fails to land the takedown.
Robin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Sepulveda's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sepulveda or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sepulveda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams lands a body shot.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Sepulveda's head back.
Williams jabs Sepulveda right on the nose. Sepulveda blinks but takes it well.
Williams punishes Sepulveda's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams misses with a combination
and Sepulveda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepulveda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Sepulveda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sepulveda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepulveda moves away.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams tests Sepulveda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Sepulveda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Sepulveda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to buck Sepulveda off but Sepulveda is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Sepulveda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sepulveda stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams pulls Sepulveda in close to prevent any damage.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Williams has Sepulveda pulled in close to control his posture.
Sepulveda trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams clinches.
Sepulveda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams tries to clinch there but Sepulveda circles away.
Sepulveda shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sepulveda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda.
Nice body punch from Williams.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Sepulveda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sepulveda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sepulveda.
Williams moves out of range as Sepulveda throws a body kick.
Williams cracks Sepulveda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams cracks Sepulveda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sepulveda has time to react.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sepulveda defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Williams connects with a jab.
 Sepulveda is rocked!
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sepulvedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Sepulveda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
and Williams counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sepulveda! He's just covering up as Williams starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Williams!
Robin Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 3065 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 128 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Darth Sidious enters the cage!
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43 - 31 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sidious has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johns drops Sidious with a beautiful combination! Sidious stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johns is looking for the KO!
Sidious is rocked!
 It looks like Darth Sidious has been cut.
Sidious tries to clinch
and Johns counters with a left to the body.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Johns finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Johns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious seems to have recovered his senses.
Sidious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Johns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sidious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johns takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Johns.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and cracks Johns in the body.
Johns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johns sets himself, and Sidious steps forward looking for the clinch! Johns avoids it this time.
Sidious takes the fight into the clinch.
Johns has Sidious pressed against the cage.
Sidious managing to block the knees to the body from Johns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidious lands with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sidious, as that shot connected.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
A big left from Sidious misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious connects with a single shot there.
Sidious rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johns blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johns.
Johns manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Sidious misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Johns is looking to wear down Sidious with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Johns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses the body punch
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johns.
Sidious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidious takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Johns.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johns digs a good body shot into Sidious's ribs.
Don Johns is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Johns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Johns in a clinch.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Johns in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johns blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johns dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Johns dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious tries to work over Johns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnss head.
Sidious presses Johns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Johns.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sidious as Johns tries to tie him up.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Johns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johns goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johns misses with a body shot
and Sidious counters with a crisp right that sends Johns to the canvas! Sidious follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
A relieved looking Darth Sidious thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillo Perez (ranked 2735 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 356 p4p, 225 weight class). Sturridge has chosen Gimmie The Loot - By: The Notorious BIG as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Guillo Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Guillo Perez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez .
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perez shoots in and bounces Sturridge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Perez preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturridge is on top in guard.
Sturridge lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge advances position into side control!
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Sturridge keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturridge trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sturridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sturridge is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sturridge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Perez wants to hold on but Sturridge pushes him away.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturridge cracks Perez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sturridge working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Perez regains half guard.
Perez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sturridge is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sturridge connects with a nice short shot to Perez 's temple.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sturridge throws a strike but Perez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturridge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping full guard, as Sturridge tries to pass.
Perez looking to control.
Perez has momentary wrist control but Sturridge slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturridge defends it easily.
Perez wants to control the position but Sturridge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Sturridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturridge is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.
Sturridge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perez wants to control but Sturridge is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Sturridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturridge pulls his head out easily.
Perez trying to hold on to Sturridge's head to control him but Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sturridge.
Sturridge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sturridge lands strikes from half guard.
Perez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sturridge lands a nice hook to Perez 's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sturridge but Sturridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sturridge pulls Perez in to control the position.
Perez stands and throws Sturridge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Perez controlling the position.
Perez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sturridge, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is chipping away with strikes.
Sturridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturridge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sturridge looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Sturridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perez controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Isaiah Sturridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perez is trying to control the position but Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge postures up in Perez 's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Sturridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sturridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sturridge scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sturridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge postures up in Perez 's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Perez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturridge is working Perez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perez looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez controls Sturridge momentarily but Sturridge frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guillo Perez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Sturridge does it's job there.
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturridge circles away.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sturridge counter with a right hand.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez shoots for a takedown but Sturridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Sturridge catches Perez right on the button with a cross.
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Sturridge leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillo Perez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Sturridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perez .
Perez misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Perez 's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturridge throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Sturridge only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Perez .
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturridge counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Sturridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez misses with a double jab
and Sturridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez slips a straight right by Sturridge.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturridge lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Sturridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sturridge dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Sturridge throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Sturridge.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
As Sturridge tries to get set, Perez tries to push him back and clinch up but Sturridge manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Sturridge.
Perez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sturridge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perez is in Sturridge's guard.
Sturridge keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge has his hands on Perez 's head, controlling the position.
Sturridge controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
Sturridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge looking to control.
Perez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Perez postures up and lands a big shot to Sturridge's brow.
Perez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perez won't allow Sturridge to sweep him here.
Perez trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
Sturridge wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Perez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sturridge.
Perez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sturridge some visible discomfort.
Perez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sturridge, who protects the arm well.
Sturridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturridge struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Sturridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturridge 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
Our winner, Isaiah Sturridge, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 1991 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 209 p4p, 66 weight class). Samak Ruenroeng has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruenroeng is wise to it.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Shalit does it's job there.
Shalit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a body shot.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Shalit avoids it.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Shalit.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Shalit misses with a few strikes there.
Shalit with a nice cross.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a left and a right that stings Shalit.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch but Shalit is avoiding it.
Shalit misses with a hook to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ruenroeng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Shalit connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruenroeng to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that Shalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Shalit also avoids with ease.
Shalit connects with a leg kick.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Shalit.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalit.
Shalit throws a solid leg kick but Ruenroeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shalit.
Shalit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shalit's guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shalit working for a triangle but Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Shalit is trying to keep Ruenroeng in close.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruenroeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Shalit tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruenroeng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit misses with a leg kick
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shalit checks a leg kick.
Shalit flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruenroeng steps away.
Shalit tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Shalit checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shalit checks a leg kick.
Shalit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit wants to slow Ruenroeng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shalit misses with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Shalit connects with a jab.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shalit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruenroeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Shalit.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit lands with a straight right. Ruenroeng didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a straight right. Shalit didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruenroeng!
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Shalit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruenroeng throws a big counter combination but Shalit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
Shalit throws a front kick aimed at Ruenroeng's knee but Ruenroeng avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shalit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight right.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Shalit tries to keep at a distance but Ruenroeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Shalit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng loads up on a big right hand but Shalit slips the punch.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Ruenroeng forces Shalit back against the cage and clinches.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Shalit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ruenroeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Shalit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Shalit's front leg but catches the back leg as Shalit tries to avoid it.
Shalit throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Shalit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Shalit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng jabs at Shalit's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shalit defends it nicely.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalit lands with a straight right. Ruenroeng didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalit circles away.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Shalit.
A jab from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut
and Shalit counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.
Shalit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice head shot.
Ruenroeng jabs Shalit right on the nose. Shalit blinks but takes it well.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick. Shalit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruenroeng is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Donk. Shalit catches Ruenroeng right on the button with a cross.
Shalit throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Shalit only half commits.
Ruenroeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit with a nice calf kick.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Shalit checks it.
Shalit is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Shalit throws a fast counter high kick but Ruenroeng manages to duck under it in time.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shalit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy right hand but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Shalit.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit connects with a looping right hand.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Shalit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a really nice looking cross but Shalit seems unphased.
Shalit misses with a combination
and Ruenroeng counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a slapping head kick.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit defending well as Ruenroeng loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng looks to land a left hand but Shalit moved out of range nicely.
Shalit takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruenroeng has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jocko Goggins (ranked 1674 p4p, 1642 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 59 p4p, 58 weight class). Randy The Show struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jocko Goggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goggins misses the target.
No joy there for The Show, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Show lands a right hook to the body.
The Show takes one to the side of the head.
The Show works over Goggins's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jocko Goggins has been cut.
The Show swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Show misses with a straight right.
Goggins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Show's coach down at PSE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Show's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goggins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Show slips a straight right by Goggins.
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!
Goggins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Show looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goggins throws out a loose jab but The Show uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Show.
Goggins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from The Show. Those never looked like landing.
Goggins is looking to slow The Show down with leg kicks.
Randy The Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goggins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Show.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Show. Goggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goggins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goggins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Show.
Goggins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goggins avoids the body shot from The Show.
Goggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Show loads up on a big right hand but Goggins slips the punch.
The Show throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goggins counters with a crisp right hand that drops The Show! Goggins lets The Show back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The Show is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show lands with a hook. Goggins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Show is still on wobbly legs! Can Goggins finish him?
Goggins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Show.
The Show misses with a left hand
and Goggins counters with a huge right that knocks The Show out cold! Goggins is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jocko Goggins!
Our winner, Jocko Goggins, 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.
Randy The Show was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will not define me!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 1535 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Philip Ziskie (ranked 54 p4p, 61 weight class). Cassino comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro. 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 20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ziskie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cassino wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie drags him back down.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassino keeps working.
Ziskie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cassino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ziskie's guard! Nice work there by Cassino!
Cassino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cassino checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie misses the jab.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziskie manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassino but Cassino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassino slips a jab from Ziskie.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassino avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Ziskie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cassino. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassino moves into the clinch.
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassino doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Monte Cassino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziskie. That snapped Cassino's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie 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. This is the final round!
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Ziskie with a hook.
Ziskie swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Cassino slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziskie manages to circle out of the way.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Cassino moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Cassino moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ziskie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Monte Cassino was interviewed post fight and said 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 922 p4p, 1406 weight class) and Manu Ahonen (ranked 26 p4p, 50 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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dagestanskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dagestanskiy tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Dagestanskiy.
And Ahonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Dagestanskiy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy misses with a wild combination.
Ahonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dagestanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagestanskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dagestanskiy throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen throws a series of strikes that have Dagestanskiy backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Dagestanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dagestanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dagestanskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Dagestanskiy is looking to wear down Ahonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dagestanskiy misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Dagestanskiy does no damage.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dagestanskiy's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Dagestanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Dagestanskiy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dagestanskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dagestanskiy has wrist control.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Dagestanskiy keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahonen.
Dagestanskiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dagestanskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Dagestanskiy moves his leg out of the way.
Dagestanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagestanskiy looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Dagestanskiy walks into a left hand.
Dagestanskiy wants to clinch
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Dagestanskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagestanskiy gets a takedown into half guard.
Ahonen trying to control from the bottom.
Ahonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dagestanskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahonen connects with a looping right hand.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dagestanskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Ahonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dagestanskiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahonen's head.
Ahonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dagestanskiy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ahonen is in Dagestanskiy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the position but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen cracks Dagestanskiy with a solid left hand.
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Ahonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahonen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen trying to control but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy is working hard here to advance position.
Ahonen passes Dagestanskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ahonen working Dagestanskiy over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dagestanskiy tries to get to full guard but Ahonen has control of the leg.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahonen's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Ahonen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dagestanskiy!
Ahonen tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen tries to escape but Dagestanskiy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahonen breaks Dagestanskiy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Ahonen's head to control his posture.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Ahonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dagestanskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dagestanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Dagestanskiy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Dagestanskiy!
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagestanskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagestanskiy. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dagestanskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Dagestanskiy swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands a head shot.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Dagestanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen scores with a hook.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dagestanskiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dagestanskiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dagestanskiy landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahonen, not yet.
Ahonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy throws an elbow that misses. Ahonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dagestanskiy's guard. Nice move by Ahonen!
Dagestanskiy tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy pulls Ahonen in to control the position.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dagestanskiy is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahonen trying to control but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy is looking to stand up but Ahonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Ahonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahonen pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dagestanskiy defending well though.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control but can't.
Ahonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagestanskiy keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen moves out of range as Dagestanskiy strikes.
Dagestanskiy moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
Ahonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dagestanskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Dagestanskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dagestanskiy showed some decent athleticism there.
Ahonen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dagestanskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ahonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manu Ahonen.
Well Ahonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 1617 p4p, 1342 weight class) and Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 73 p4p, 60 weight class). Gary Sparxx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Konstantin Stepanov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx throws a solid leg kick but Stepanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sparxx.
Stepanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparxx pinned against the cage. Sparxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparxx misses with a looping right.
Stepanov moves out of range as Sparxx strikes.
Stepanov misses the shot to the body.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparxx throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sparxx with a body shot.
Sparxx throws a head kick but Stepanov moves out of range.
Sparxx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Gary Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Stepanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx throws a body shot but no joy.
As Sparxx backs off Stepanov throws a huge counter combo but Sparxx manages to avoid it all.
Stepanov connects with a body shot.
Sparxx throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanov misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sparxx there.
A punch combination from Stepanov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stepanov misses.
Stepanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparxx ducks under a wild hook from Stepanov.
A big right from Sparxx misses.
Sparxx misses with a low kick.
Sparxx lands with a hook. Stepanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparxx throws an overhand right that drops Stepanov like a sack of potatoes! Sparxx dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Jacobson (ranked 992 p4p, 1440 weight class) and Larson Picker (ranked 122 p4p, 51 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 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker scores with a body shot.
Picker digs a good body shot into Jacobson's ribs.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a good jab.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson throws a right hand that Picker ducks under and follows up with a left that Picker also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Picker.
Picker lands with a nice combination. Jacobson backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Picker backs up against the cage.
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Jacobson.
Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker clobbers Jacobson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Jacobson misses with a shot to the body
and Picker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
Picker throws a combination. Jacobson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Picker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Jacobson lands a body shot.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Jacobson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacobson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Picker saw that one coming.
Picker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Picker throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson throws a leg kick that misses.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jacobson looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Picker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a good jab.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picker slips a jab from Jacobson.
Donk. Picker catches Jacobson right on the button with a cross.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Picker just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Jacobson looks to land a combination but Picker avoids it well.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Picker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Picker throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Picker.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Picker manages to avoid it.
Jacobson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Picker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson slips a jab from Picker.
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!
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a good jab.
Picker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Picker misses.
It looked like Jacobson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picker.
Jacobson looks to land a left hand but Picker moved out of range nicely.
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Picker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picker throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jacobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker takes one to the chin there.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacobson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobson on the side of the head.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Picker misses.
Jacobson misses with a body punch
and Picker counters with a nice body shot.
Picker lands the left hand.
Picker slips under a jab from Jacobson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Picker.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Picker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Picker moves away from the strike by Jacobson.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Picker throws a nice looking combination but Jacobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picker misses the jab.
Picker throws a combination that misses
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Picker checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson scores with a punch to the head.
Picker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picker misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacobson misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Jacobson ducks right into an uppercut from Picker.
Jacobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobson slips under a jab.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Picker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Picker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Jacobson slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
A big left from Picker misses.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jacobson.
Picker scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobson slips under a jab from Picker.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jacobson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
Jacobson lands a big head kick that sends Picker tumbling to the mat! Jacobson takes a step backwards and waves Picker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Picker is rocked!
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Picker is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobson finish him?
Picker is breathing heavily.
Picker walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jacobson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gil Jacobson!
A very excited looking Gil Jacobson 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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