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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustin Cyphero (ranked 6129 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Phil Rivers (ranked 636 p4p, 475 weight class). Cyphero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Αθήνα μου - Konstantinos Argiros. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustin Cyphero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Rivers catches Cyphero right on the button with a cross.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cyphero doesn't seem phased though.
Cyphero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Cyphero is out of range.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Cyphero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Cyphero misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Cyphero should have avoided that one.
Rivers throws the left hand but Cyphero avoids the punch easily.
Cyphero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyphero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyphero moves away.
Cyphero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Cyphero moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Cyphero slips a jab from Rivers.
Cyphero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers scores with a nice head shot.
Cyphero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cyphero.
Rivers 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.
Cyphero misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Cyphero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A counter left hand to the body from Cyphero misses its target.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Donk. Rivers catches Cyphero right on the button with a cross.
Cyphero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Cyphero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyphero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cyphero scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers connects with a single shot there.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Cyphero moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Cyphero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Cyphero misses its intended target.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyphero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cyphero throws a big shot that misses.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cyphero defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cyphero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cyphero.
Cyphero dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Cyphero throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
That's time! Cyphero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Cyphero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyphero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rivers catches Cyphero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Cyphero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyphero.
A little feinted left hand from Cyphero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers lands the left hand.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyphero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyphero misses with a body shot.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Cyphero needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Cyphero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cyphero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Cyphero sees coming a mile off.
Cyphero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cyphero to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyphero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
A big right from Cyphero misses.
Cyphero blocks a jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot
and Cyphero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Cyphero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Cyphero.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Cyphero's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cyphero back to the cage. Rivers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyphero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyphero staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cyphero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cyphero moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyphero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers throws a hook but Cyphero avoids it easily.
Rivers slips under a jab from Cyphero.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Cyphero misses its target.
Cyphero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cyphero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cyphero.
Cyphero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Cyphero counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Cyphero saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyphero moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cyphero moves away and avoids it.
Cyphero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers 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!
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cyphero under the eye.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers throws a jab when Cyphero was well out of range.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyphero has time to react.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Cyphero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivers throws a sloppy body shot
and Cyphero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Cyphero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cyphero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cyphero moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rivers misses.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.
Cyphero defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyphero misses with a looping right.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Cyphero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cyphero.
Cyphero throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Cyphero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Cyphero.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Cyphero moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cyphero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cyphero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cyphero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyphero moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Cyphero ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Cyphero moves away and avoids it.
Cyphero moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyphero is looking to counter punch.
Rivers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cyphero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers happy to just control the position for now.
Cyphero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cyphero struggling a bit here.
Augustin Cyphero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyphero is trying to escape the position but Rivers is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivers 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bowser (ranked 24928 p4p, 5570 weight class) and Brendan Lawson (ranked 324 p4p, 251 weight class). Leon Bowser has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Bowser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bowser is not content to let Lawson control the position.
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Lawson is trying to work for a kimura but Bowser is defending well.
Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Bowser is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Bowser is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowser defends it well.
Lawson is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowser is just riding it out for now. Lawson eventually gives up the hold.
Bowser is trying to maintain the position but Lawson is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Bowser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lawson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowser did well to prevent Lawson getting side control.
Bowser trying to control but Lawson postures up.
Bowser is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
Lawson prevents Bowser from improving his position.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson seems to be working for a kimura but Bowser defends the submission attempt.
Lawson is keen to just control but Bowser is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowser is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but Bowser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawson to get the leverage.
Brendan Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowser has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser is looking to improve his position.
Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
Lawson wants to pass to mount but Bowser is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bowser stalks Lawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawson's face. Lawson staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Bowser circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Bowser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowser as he avoids it easily.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowser defends it nicely.
Leon Bowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowser but Bowser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawson looks for a takedown but Bowser sprawls well.
Bowser leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bowser.
A nice combination there by Bowser.
Bowser lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowser.
Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Bowser.
Lawson has Bowser pressed against the cage, preventing Bowser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowser tightens his grip and picks Lawson up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawson manages to land in guard.
Bowser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bowser is defending well. Lawson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bowser has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lawson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Lawson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lotterio Mazzi (ranked 4077 p4p, 6595 weight class) and Cillian Murphy (ranked 519 p4p, 662 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotterio Mazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cillian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzi tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzi.
Mazzi tries to clinch up.
Mazzi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mazzi closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazzi uses from the top position.
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.
Mazzi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzi is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Mazzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the action but Mazzi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mazzi tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Mazzi looking for submissions off his back.
Mazzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy prevents Mazzi from improving his position.
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazzi defends it well.
Mazzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Mazzi has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cillian Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Mazzi blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzi.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzi staying out of range there.
Mazzi throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazzi momentarily.
Mazzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mazzi looking for subs from the bottom but Murphy mounts him!
Cillian Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy trying to control but Mazzi is having none of it.
Mazzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mazzi is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Murphy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mazzi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzi is looking to escape.
Mazzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy trying to control but Mazzi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cillian Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murphy takes a swing at Mazzi's ribcage but misses.
Mazzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzi moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazzi blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzi.
Mazzi moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mazzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzi tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cillian Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazzi tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Mazzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzi wants to clinch.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Mazzi wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Mazzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzi.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Mazzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazzi instigates a clinch.
Mazzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mazzi drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy trying to control but Mazzi is working from the bottom.
Mazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy passes Mazzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Murphy 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.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazzi is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cillian Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Tavares (ranked 4031 p4p, 5378 weight class) and Phet Mongkut (ranked 371 p4p, 419 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mongkut's choice of entrance music: Piphat Ensemble. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phet Mongkut!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongkut tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Mongkut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
Mongkut is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Mongkut can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Mongkut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mongkut misses with an elbow strike.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Mongkut is avoiding it.
Mongkut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mongkut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares takes a swing at Mongkut's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongkut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Mongkut throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mongkut moves into the clinch.
Mongkut is trying to break free.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavares - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mongkut.
Mongkut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mongkut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Mongkut working hard to break the clinch.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mongkut controls his hands.
Mongkut has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tavares has Mongkut pressed against the cage.
Tavares tries to work over Mongkut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mongkut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mongkut wants to clinch.
Mongkut avoids the body shot from Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongkut gets tackled into the cage by Tavares. Tavares maintains the clinch.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mongkut tries to circle away but Tavares has him pinned against the cage.
Mongkut blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Tavares's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mongkut wants to get back to striking at distance but Tavares won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Tavares.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.
Mongkut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mongkut moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mongkut tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Tavares dominated that round.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mongkut throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tavares takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Mongkut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mongkut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mongkut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mongkut scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Mongkut misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters by clinching up.
Mongkut is trying to stall.
Mongkut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares breaks the clinch.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a hook but Mongkut avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Mongkut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongkut.
Mongkut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Mongkut.
Mongkut scores with a spinning back kick!
Tavares rushes Mongkut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Mongkut.
Edson Tavares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mongkut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavares's efforts to push away.
Tavares tries to circle away but Mongkut has him pinned against the cage.
Mongkut is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mongkut wants to stall.
Tavares avoiding damage.
Mongkut lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Mongkut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mongkut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavares drives through and clinches with Mongkut against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mongkut controls his hands.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Mongkut.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mongkut breaks from the clinch.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mongkut wants to counter with a clinch but Tavares pushes him away.
Mongkut connects with a solid leg kick.
Mongkut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mongkut doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Mongkut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Tavares dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mongkut tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phet Mongkut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongkut.
Mongkut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Mongkut lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares has closed the distance and engaged Mongkut in a clinch.
Mongkut taking a breather.
Mongkut lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mongkut.
Tavares wants to clinch up but Mongkut keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongkut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mongkut lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Mongkut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mongkut gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongkut tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Mongkut saw that one coming.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mongkut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares drives through and clinches with Mongkut against the cage.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongkut.
Tavares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mongkut taking a breather.
Mongkut throws a head punch that misses.
Mongkut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Mongkut.
Mongkut lands with a light punch inside.
Mongkut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edson Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mongkut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mongkut tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Mongkut throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Mongkut - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares wants to clinch up but Mongkut keeps it at a distance.
Phet Mongkut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mongkut under the eye.
A slow jab from Mongkut misses its intended target.
Mongkut fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Mongkut works over Tavares's head and body with a nice combination.
Mongkut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mongkut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mongkut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongkut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phet Mongkut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Tavares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Jackson (ranked 6063 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 269 p4p, 195 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowan defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Cowan rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Cowan scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Cowan 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.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowan.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cowan.
Cowan blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Cowan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Cowan.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Cowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
Cowan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Cowan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cowan digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
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 Will Jackson 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.
Cowan gets a clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Cowan.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Cowan throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab. Cowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Cowan. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Cowan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson connects with a nice looking 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!
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Cowan throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Cowan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Cowan throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Cowan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Cowan misses with a looping left.
Cowan avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Will Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cowan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowan is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Cowan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Cowan leaning against his opponent.
Jackson tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cowan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cowan moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cowan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowan slowing the pace effectively.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short left from Cowan.
 Jackson is rocked!
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cowan is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowan digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Cowan tries to tie him up.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Cowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Cowan clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
and Cowan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jackson! He's just covering up as Cowan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Cowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Shaw (ranked 24090 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Nickita Smirnova (ranked 490 p4p, 314 weight class). Nickita Smirnova acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150
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145
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshawn Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nickita Smirnova!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnova.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Smirnova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaw is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smirnova presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smirnova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smirnova tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Smirnova's guard.
Smirnova is looking to stand back up but Shaw counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smirnova.
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!
Shaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnova tries to control Shaw's body but Shaw pushes him off. Smirnova squirms to his side and now Shaw has his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shaw. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smirnova is trying to stand back up.
Smirnova tries to break free.
Shaw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smirnova is trapped and Shaw is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shaw working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smirnova wants to escape the position.
Shaw biding his time, controlling Smirnova.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shaw lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Shaw dominated that 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.
Smirnova fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Smirnova.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Smirnova gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Smirnova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smirnova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Smirnova pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smirnova has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smirnova regains guard.
Smirnova pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Smirnova connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a body punch but Smirnova moves out of range.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smirnova pulls Shaw into guard.
Smirnova pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smirnova is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smirnova.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnova.
Smirnova tries to clinch up.
Shaw tries to counter by clinching up but Smirnova breaks away and moves out of range.
Shaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smirnova is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shaw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnova's efforts to push away.
Smirnova swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Smirnova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickita Smirnova 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!
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Smirnova's guard.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnova is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaw lands a couple of elbows.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.
Smirnova has hold of Shaw's hands but Shaw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Smirnova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smirnova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smirnova trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw is trying to control. Smirnova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnova is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnova avoid being mounted?
Smirnova is not content to let Shaw control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smirnova desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnova misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnova tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Shaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Calle Hogerstrom (ranked 3254 p4p, 3702 weight class) and Tico Tico (ranked 168 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calle Hogerstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hogerstrom, as that shot connected.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Hogerstrom.
Tico fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogerstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogerstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogerstrom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hogerstrom checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico blocks a jab.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tico moves out of range as Hogerstrom strikes.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Hogerstrom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Hogerstrom catches Tico right on the button with a cross.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogerstrom.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogerstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogerstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico moves away from the strike by Hogerstrom.
Tico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogerstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Calle Hogerstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogerstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Hogerstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico closes the distance and clinches.
Hogerstrom lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogerstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hogerstrom working aggressively here.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hogerstrom fails to land.
Hogerstrom lands a nice uppercut.
Tico stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico breaks the clinch.
Hogerstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hogerstrom lands with a cross.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogerstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Hogerstrom's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hogerstrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogerstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Hogerstrom moved out of range nicely.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Hogerstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogerstrom misses with a straight right.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico misses with a hook. Hogerstrom ducked under it nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogerstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calle Hogerstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogerstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calle Hogerstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogerstrom looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Hogerstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico has closed the distance and engaged Hogerstrom in a clinch.
Hogerstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Tico misses with some punches.
Tico's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hogerstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Tico controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hogerstrom as the two fighters clinch.
Hogerstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hogerstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tico drops his hands momentarily and Hogerstrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Hogerstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Hogerstrom's belly button to the back.
Tico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogerstrom counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Tico.
Hogerstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogerstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Tico misses.
Hogerstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogerstrom staying out of range there.
Hogerstrom scores with a jab. Tico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tico misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hogerstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Hogerstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a series of strikes. Tico will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Tico is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogerstrom slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogerstrom finish him?
Hogerstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico avoids the body shot from Hogerstrom.
Tico seems to have recovered his senses.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogerstrom throws out the jab.
Hogerstrom ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Hogerstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Hogerstrom slips a straight right by Tico.
Hogerstrom misses with an uppercut
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Hogerstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hogerstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calle Hogerstrom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tico takes the fight into the clinch.
Hogerstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tico's elbow.
Hogerstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tico working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Tico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogerstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogerstrom as Tico tries to tie him up.
Hogerstrom throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tico misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tico tries to work over Hogerstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogerstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hogerstrom is looking to control Tico's arms but Tico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogerstrom has his back to the cage.
Hogerstrom stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tico as Hogerstrom tries to tie him up.
Come on Tico - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Calle Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogerstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico blocks a jab.
Hogerstrom throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Hogerstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hogerstrom with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Hogerstrom.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tico tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Tico.
Tico swings for the body but Hogerstrom moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogerstrom slips under a jab from Tico.
Hogerstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogerstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Hogerstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calle Hogerstrom.
Well Hogerstrom 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calle Hogerstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lopez Jr (ranked 3480 p4p, 2863 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 179 p4p, 149 weight class). Lopez Jr comes to the cage accompanied by I am Goated. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Lopez Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez Jr is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez Jr. Lopez Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lopez Jr clinches up with Albatross and pushes him back against the cage.
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross drops Lopez Jr with a naaaaasty hook - Lopez Jr is in real trouble here! Albatross dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Benarao (ranked 1975 p4p, 3226 weight class) and Suuk Mah Dong (ranked 280 p4p, 428 weight class). Mah Dong has chosen Kyary Pamyu Pamyu - PONPONPON as his entrance music. Suuk Mah Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Benarao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suuk Mah Dong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mah Dong staying out of range there.
Jingky Benarao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benarao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mah Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benarao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mah Dong on the side of the head.
Benarao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benarao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mah Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benarao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mah Dong.
Mah Dong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benarao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mah Dong scrambles back to his feet.
Benarao cracks Mah Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mah Dong moves away from the strike by Benarao.
Benarao connects with a body shot.
Mah Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mah Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Benarao backs off Mah Dong throws a huge counter combo but Benarao manages to avoid it all.
Mah Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Benarao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benarao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mah Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mah Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benarao.
Mah Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benarao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mah Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mah Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Benarao counters with a straight right hand.
Benarao clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Mah Dong.
Mah Dong blocks a body shot from Benarao.
We've been informed that Mah Dong 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.
Benarao misses with a body punch.
Benarao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mah Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Benarao misses with some punches.
Mah Dong lands a nice uppercut.
Mah Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mah Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benarao blocks an uppercut.
Benarao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mah Dong tries a body shot but Benarao blocks it.
Benarao swings wildly with an uppercut but Mah Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mah Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benarao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mah Dong.
Benarao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benarao digs a right hand underneath Mah Dong's ribcage. Mah Dong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mah Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mah Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mah Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benarao tries a body shot but Mah Dong blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mah Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Benarao controls his hands.
Mah Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mah Dong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benarao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mah Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mah Dong wants to get back to striking at distance but Benarao won't allow it.
Mah Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Benarao misses with a punch on the inside.
Mah Dong tries to throw a body punch but Benarao avoids it by throwing Mah Dong back against the cage.
Benarao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mah Dongs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mah Dong.
Still in the clinch, Benarao scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mah Dong misses with a body punch.
Mah Dong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benarao or not.
Benarao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jingky Benarao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benarao needs to keep his hands up - Mah Dong had a free shot at his head there.
Mah Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mah Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benarao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mah Dong.
Benarao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mah Dong.
Mah Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Benarao misses with an uppercut
and Mah Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benarao thinking.
Mah Dong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mah Dong sends Benarao crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mah Dong is motioning to the referee to let Benarao up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Benarao is rocked!
 It looks like Jingky Benarao has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benarao misses with a left hand
and Mah Dong counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suuk Mah Dong!
Suuk Mah Dong is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Suuk Mah Dong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 461 p4p, 785 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 9 p4p, 20 weight class). Kagonbo comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooh!!! Kagonbo has knocked Svensson down with a huge combo! Kagonbo steps away and waves a wobbly Svensson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kagonbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kagonbo misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Svensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kagonbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kagonbo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Svensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kagonbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Kagonbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo scores with a hook.
That has opened up Sven Svensson's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagonbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Kagonbo counters with a big right hand! Oh Svensson is in trouble here! Kagonbo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismack Kagonbo!
Bismack Kagonbo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SynCity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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FIGHT
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