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KoF:IW St. Valentines Massacre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hammer (ranked 23454 p4p, 23984 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 602 p4p, 599 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hammer throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammer.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jones with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Jones scores with a jab.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammer momentarily.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Jones shrugs it off though.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer 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!
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Jones with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Jones with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Jones's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jonny Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jonny Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to say: thaks for the opportunity iron wolf and it wasnt my night.I be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tian Wang (ranked 3263 p4p, 613 weight class) and Satanic Panic (ranked 350 p4p, 74 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't no Grave. Panic has chosen Freezing Moon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tian Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang lands with an uppercut that bounces Panic off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Panic as he checks the leg kick.
Wang cracks Panic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wang tests Panic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Nice shot lands for Wang.
Wang slips under a jab.
Panic rushes Wang and presses him up against the cage.
Panic tries to pull guard but Wang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wang uses from the top position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Panic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wang passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panic keeps Wang under control for a moment.
Panic struggling a bit here.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Panic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panic manages to get back to half guard.
Panic gets back to full guard.
Wang is posturing up here but Panic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wang has to tap! Slick submission there by Panic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satanic Panic! Satanic Panic retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Satanic Panic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poritambe Munduruku (ranked 24114 p4p, 6398 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 679 p4p, 608 weight class). Poritambe Munduruku 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poritambe Munduruku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munduruku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pawlikowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munduruku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
 Pawlikowski is rocked!
Well, if Munduruku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pawlikowski trying to control from the bottom.
Pawlikowski looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlikowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Munduruku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munduruku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munduruku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Munduruku is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Munduruku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pawlikowski is still in real trouble! Can Munduruku finish him?
Munduruku creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Pawlikowski is out cold and this one is all over! Munduruku climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Poritambe Munduruku!
Poritambe Munduruku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 4073 p4p, 3497 weight class) and Aaron Spears (ranked 498 p4p, 441 weight class). Mandiang comes to the cage accompanied by Oliver Twist. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears takes one to the side of the head.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spears's sensitive parts.
Spears with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Mandiang there.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spears's head.
Jab, jab by Mandiang - just one landing.
Spears closes the distance and pushes Mandiang back into the cage.
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Spears changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mandiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spears tries to clinch there but Mandiang circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang swings for the body but Spears moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Spears gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears blocking some punches.
Mandiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spearss head.
Spears tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spears working hard to break the clinch.
Spears drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mandiang pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Spears down.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spears.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spears tries to clinch up but Mandiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Spears's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Spears with that takedown attempt.
Mandiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spears avoids it.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spears tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spears throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Spears throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl out of it but Spears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mandiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spears closes the distance and clinches up with Mandiang, looking for a takedown. Spears pushes Mandiang against the cage but Mandiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Spears misses its intended target.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang stuffs the takedown.
Mandiang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spears just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Spears's torso.
The fighters circling - Spears throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandiang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mandiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Spears on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spears drops his hands momentarily and Mandiang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spears dives in and grabs Mandiang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandiang pushes down on Spears's head and hops out.
Spears shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mandiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spears shoots in and bounces Mandiang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mandiang pulls Spears in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandiang is on top in guard.
Spears lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Spears won't allow Mandiang to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Spears. Those never looked like landing.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Spears is just out of range.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Spears shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Mandiang.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown but Mandiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spears's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spears has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Spears's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Spears steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spears is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Spears saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Spears.
Spears is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aaron Spears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spears.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Spears.
Spears throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Spears shoots in but Mandiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mandiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spears under the eye.
Spears fails with the takedown.
Mandiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears tries to clinch up.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Spears is out of range.
Spears has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mandiang lands an uppercut.
Spears tries for a takedown but Mandiang manages to get underhooks.
Mandiang is pressed up against the cage. Spears has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mandiang down to the mat. Mandiang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spears's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spears can do to turn this around?
Spears is breathing heavily.
Spears misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spears throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandiang counters with a leg kick.
Spears shoots in looking for a takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl out of it but Spears keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mandiang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mandiang misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spears swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spears closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spears lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spears working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mandiang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spears's guard.
Mandiang controlling from the top position.
Spears looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandiang passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spears looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mandiang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spears looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spears looking for submissions off his back.
Mandiang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spears tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Spears didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang swings for the body but Spears moves out of range.
Spears drives through with a takedown into Mandiang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mandiang is trying to keep Spears in close.
Mandiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mandiang stopping the sweep attempt from Spears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears is looking for a triangle here but Mandiang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mandiang just content to control the position.
Spears sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spears can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spears wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Mandiang moves nicely into side control.
Mandiang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spears is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mandiang passes into side control, despite Spears's attempt to control the position.
Spears is trying to get back to half guard.
Mandiang working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang advances nicely into full mount.
Spears is working to get back to half guard.
Mandiang controlling the position easily from mount.
Spears regains half guard.
Spears wants to control the action here but instead Mandiang manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Spears to take his back!
Spears tries to escape but Mandiang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mandiang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spears.
Aaron Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Spears right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good control from Mandiang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandiang 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
A victorious Aboubacar Mandiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gonzalez (ranked 2127 p4p, 1289 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 274 p4p, 170 weight class). Payton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Andre Nickatina - Yeah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries to land a body kick
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Payton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payton misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez cracks Payton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Payton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payton avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Payton gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez lands an elbow just above Payton 's eye.
 It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payton.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payton's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payton works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payton's brow.
Payton scores with a hook to the body.
Payton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gonzalez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payton can turn it around.
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Payton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzalez is defending well.
Hector Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Payton.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Payton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payton moves into full mount! Gonzalez won't be happy about that!
Payton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Payton thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzalez looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Gonzalez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Payton misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Payton swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
A shot to the body from Payton misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Payton misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hector Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Payton.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Gonzalez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Payton lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Payton works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Walter Payton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Payton misses with some punches.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
Hector Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Payton.
Payton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez presses Payton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Payton.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Payton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Gonzalez was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Gonzalez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Payton saw that one coming.
Payton connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
Payton works the jab nicely.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payton lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Payton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Payton slips the punch.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Payton.
Walter Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hector Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Payton avoids it well.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Payton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
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!
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!
Walter Payton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 4198 p4p, 6210 weight class) and Quebra Cranio (ranked 509 p4p, 646 weight class). Cranio has chosen It's My Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quebra Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasmfus tries to clinch there but Cranio circles away.
Nasmfus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Cranio misses.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up but Cranio circles away and keeps his distance.
Cranio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nasmfus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cranio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Cranio is having none of it.
Nasmfus fails to land the takedown.
Nasmfus closes the distance and pushes Cranio back into the cage.
Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Cranio.
 It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus moves in looking to clinch but Cranio pushes him off.
Cranio lands a really nice looking cross but Nasmfus seems unphased.
Cranio throws the left hand but Nasmfus avoids the punch easily.
Nasmfus has his takedown stuffed
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasmfus clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio misses with a body punch.
Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Nasmfus wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bsmds Nasmfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasmfus blocking some punches.
Cranio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cranio.
Nasmfus blocking some punches.
Cranio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasmfus backwards.
Cranio lands with a light punch inside.
 Nasmfus is rocked!
Nasmfus misses with a knee strike.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasmfus controls his hands.
Nasmfus looking to slow down the pace here.
Nasmfus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nasmfus is trying to pull guard but Cranio has him pressed against the cage.
Nasmfus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Cranio on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranio is leaning against Nasmfus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nasmfus tries to pull guard but Cranio holds him up against the cage and eventually Nasmfus drops back down to his feet.
Cranio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nasmfus backwards.
Cranio lands with a light punch inside.
Nasmfus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nasmfus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cranio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cranio lands with a light punch inside.
Cranio digs a right hand underneath Nasmfus's ribcage. Nasmfus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cranio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cranio.
Nasmfus is breathing heavily.
Cranio lands a nice uppercut.
Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cranio sizes up Nasmfus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Nasmfus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cranio drops Nasmfus with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nasmfus! Cranio dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio gave a mention to EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masa Satake (ranked 3570 p4p, 5007 weight class) and Booker Wallace (ranked 438 p4p, 572 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Booker Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and Satake counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Satake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Satake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Satake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallace!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wallace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Satake - the referee stops the clock and Wallace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Satake. Wallace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Satake's head back.
Satake connects with a leg kick.
Satake keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satake.
Satake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satake was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Satake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Satake circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Satake.
Satake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Satake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wallace really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Satake.
Wallace's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wallace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Booker Wallace has been cut.
Satake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wallace looks winded!
Satake throws a front kick that sends Wallace stumbling back into the cage.
Satake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
Wallace tries a low kick but Satake avoids it.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Satake lands a right hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Satake!
Masa Satake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Satake.
Satake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wallace will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
BOOM! Satake lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wallace. Wallace tries to recover but Satake is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wallace lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Satake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 5348 p4p, 23745 weight class) and Davide Truninger (ranked 592 p4p, 720 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Truninger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truninger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Truninger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Truninger does it's job there.
It looks like Wertti Ekstrovertti has been cut.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Truninger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Truninger's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Truninger's midsection.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to the nose.
Ekstrovertti lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Truninger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the body.
Truninger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
enabling Truninger to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti cracks Truninger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Truninger connects with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Truninger avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Davide Truninger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truninger lands a really nice looking cross but Ekstrovertti seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Jab from Truninger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truninger.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Truninger there.
A head kick misses from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a poor cross that misses
and Truninger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Truninger drops Ekstrovertti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ekstrovertti looks back up at him and smiles so Truninger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Truninger.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Truninger enables Ekstrovertti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Truninger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekstrovertti postures up in Truninger's guard and throws a big left but Truninger blocks it.
Truninger wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekstrovertti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekstrovertti prevents Truninger from getting back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Truninger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti stays in close to Truninger's body and controls the position.
Truninger has control of Ekstrovertti's left arm, preventing Ekstrovertti from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Ekstrovertti misses.
The fighters circling - Truninger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truninger blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a right hand but Truninger moved out of range.
Truninger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truninger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truninger throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Truninger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Truninger ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Truninger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Truninger lands a big uppercut and Ekstrovertti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ekstrovertti looks OK. Truninger waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Truninger cracks Ekstrovertti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ekstrovertti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Truninger finish him?
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Truninger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ekstrovertti misses with a lunging right hand
and Truninger counters with a crisp right that sends Ekstrovertti to the canvas! Truninger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Truninger!
An out of breath Davide Truninger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierce Perkins (ranked 24196 p4p, 4972 weight class) and Minato Amida (ranked 703 p4p, 569 weight class). Minato Amida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180
3 - 3 - 0 |
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191
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierce Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Amida!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins blocks a head kick by Amida.
Perkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Amida avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Perkins swinging wildly here.
Amida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amida defending well as Perkins loads up on a big left hand.
Perkins cracks Amida with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Amida looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Perkins finish him?
Amida is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida slips a jab and a cross from Perkins.
Amida is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkins finish him?
Donk. Perkins catches Amida right on the button with a cross.
Perkins drops Amida with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Amida! Perkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierce Perkins!
A victorious Pierce Perkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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