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KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Clancy (ranked 24937 p4p, 24345 weight class) and Ray Louis The Third (ranked 729 p4p, 746 weight class). Mitchell Clancy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Clancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Louis The Third!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancy drives through with a takedown into Louis The Third's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Louis The Third is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clancy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clancy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Louis The Third trying to control but Clancy is working from the bottom.
Clancy trying to strike off his back.
Clancy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Louis The Third stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Louis The Third with a poor takedown
and Clancy counters with a nice body shot.
Louis The Third shoots in for a double leg but Clancy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louis The Third misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clancy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mitchell Clancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Louis The Third.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis The Third closes the distance and pushes Clancy back into the cage.
Clancy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clancy manages to end up in side control.
Clancy wants to control but Louis The Third is keeping him busy.
Louis The Third is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clancy off and has taken his back!
Clancy wants to escape the position.
Clancy trying to control the position but Louis The Third manages to sink in the hooks.
Louis The Third doesn't have the hooks in and Clancy manages to turn into his guard.
Louis The Third trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy looking to pass the guard.
Clancy trying to control but Louis The Third is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis The Third is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clancy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Clancy breaks from the clinch.
Clancy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis The Third misses with a takedown attempt
and Clancy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clancy works over Louis The Third with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clancy looking to pass the guard.
Clancy controlling from the top position.
Clancy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clancy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Louis The Third tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clancy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clancy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clancy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis The Third moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis The Third gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clancy counters with a big head kick but Louis The Third shrugs it off.
Clancy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Louis The Third tries to pull guard but Clancy holds him up against the cage and eventually Louis The Third drops back down to his feet.
Clancy breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Clancy dominated that round.
That's time! Clancy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clancy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Louis The Third stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clancy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Louis The Third trying to remain calm as Clancy controls from the top position.
Louis The Third throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Clancy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clancy stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis The Third misses with a body kick.
Louis The Third has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis The Third tries to circle away but Clancy has him pinned against the cage.
Louis The Third stalling the fight.
Clancy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clancy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Louis The Third regains guard immediately.
Clancy trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis The Third is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clancy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Louis The Third's guard.
Clancy content to control rather than advance.
Clancy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis The Third can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy trying to control the action but Louis The Third is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clancy thows a huge punch but Louis The Third dodges it nicely.
Louis The Third avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clancy.
Louis The Third tries to kick Clancy off but Clancy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clancy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Louis The Third is refusing to be controlled, as Clancy sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy gets a clinch.
Louis The Third blocks a body shot from Clancy.
Louis The Third tries to break free but Clancy pushes him back against the cage.
Clancy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches.
Clancy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louis The Third misses with a takedown
and Clancy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clancy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Louis The Third uses from the top position.
Clancy wants to sweep here but Louis The Third controlling him for the moment.
Louis The Third must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Louis The Third is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clancy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clancy has escaped and now he's on top!
Clancy pushing down on Louis The Third's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louis The Third is holding on to half guard well.
Clancy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Clancy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Louis The Third on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clancy. Clancy obviously looking to wear him down.
Louis The Third fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Louis The Third tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clancy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clancy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Louis The Third sprawls and moves away.
Louis The Third is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clancy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Louis The Third gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clancy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clancy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Louis The Third, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis The Third throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis The Third shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clancy as he avoids it easily.
Louis The Third has his takedown stuffed
and Clancy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitchell Clancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Louis The Third.
A shot in the inside from Clancy.
Louis The Third is trying to pull guard but Clancy has him pressed against the cage.
Clancy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Louis The Third regains guard.
Clancy is standing up over Louis The Third. Louis The Third looks to escape but Clancy dives into side control.
Louis The Third takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Louis The Third is trying to escape the position but Clancy is controlling the position.
Clancy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clancy decides to stand back up. Clancy steps back and let's Louis The Third get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis The Third doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clancy jumps guard.
Louis The Third avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clancy pulls Louis The Third in close to prevent any damage.
Clancy has his feet on Louis The Third's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Louis The Third is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clancy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Louis The Third pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louis The Third misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clancy.
Louis The Third throws Clancy to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Louis The Third sprawls well initially but Clancy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clancy controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Clancy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clancy 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Clancy!
Mitchell Clancy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hammer (ranked 6776 p4p, 24646 weight class) and Mark Taylor (ranked 603 p4p, 638 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Hammer kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammer!
Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor 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 Mark Taylor.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer blocks the body kick.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Hammer tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Hammer sneaks out the side door and pushes Taylor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Hammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammer pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Taylor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hammer backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Hammer manages to avoid it all.
Taylor darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor pulls Hammer into guard.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer lands a front kick.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Taylor's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
As Taylor looks to move away, Hammer throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Taylor wants to stall.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Taylor shoots in.
Hammer misses with the body kick
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor taking a breather.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gojira Axe (ranked 23808 p4p, 6703 weight class) and Nelson Junior (ranked 646 p4p, 622 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by The Axe. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nelson Junior enters the cage!
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265
2 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gojira Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Axe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Axe tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Axe back against the cage.
Junior lands a hook that snaps the head of Axe backwards.
Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Axe avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior flashes Axe a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Axe's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Axe crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Junior punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Junior!
In defeat, Gojira Axe stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Axe has only been bruised, but I shall sharpen it and come back more powerful then ever. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 5673 p4p, 6070 weight class) and Reggie Barnes (ranked 640 p4p, 671 weight class). Nokkau comes to the cage accompanied by When We Ride On Our Enemies. Reggie Barnes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rammaru Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Barnes!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes drives through and clinches with Nokkau against the cage.
Nokkau misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nokkau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Nokkau.
Nokkau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Nokkau blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Nokkau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nokkau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nokkau tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nokkau scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Nokkau gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nokkau trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokkau stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nokkau from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Nokkau dodges it nicely.
Nokkau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nokkau tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
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.
Barnes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nokkau.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nokkau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nokkau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokkau punching from the bottom.
Nokkau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nokkau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nokkau throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nokkau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nokkau preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Barnes is going to stand back up.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokkau is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Nokkau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Nokkau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nokkau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Nokkau keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick but Nokkau moves out of range.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
Nokkau with a nice cross.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Nokkau fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Rammaru Nokkau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokkau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nokkau lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Nokkau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Nokkau works the jab nicely.
Nokkau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nokkau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes takes a swing at Nokkau's ribcage but misses.
Nokkau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes thumps Nokkau with a low kick.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Nokkau connects with a leg kick.
Nokkau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nokkau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nokkau tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Nokkau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Nokkau misses with a left hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokkau misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Nokkau avoids it with no problem.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.
Barnes rushes Nokkau and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes prevents Nokkau from breaking the clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Nokkau blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nokkau.
Nokkau tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nokkau misses with a body punch.
A short left from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Nokkau controls the action.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnes'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.
Barnes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nokkau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnes to the mat. Barnes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rammaru Nokkau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nokkau controlling him for the moment.
Nokkau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Nokkau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.
 Barnes is rocked!
Nokkau gets to his feet and stands over Barnes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barnes felt that one! Nokkau unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barnes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau!
Rammaru Nokkau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Volkov (ranked 6674 p4p, 4645 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 705 p4p, 588 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart my heart. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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2 - 9 - 0 |
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for IronSide with that takedown attempt.
IronSide throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but IronSide prevents it.
IronSide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volkov after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and IronSide counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkov won't be happy with that.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide tries to move into full mount but can't pass Volkov's legs.
IronSide working the body and head with strikes.
IronSide working away.
A control attempt from Volkov but he's now mounted!
Volkov wants to hold on but IronSide pushes him away.
Volkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but IronSide scores with a couple of nice shots.
IronSide is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
IronSide wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Volkov trying to get back to full guard but IronSide takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
IronSide sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkov tries to hold on but IronSide postures up.
IronSide controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to hold on but IronSide pushes him away.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
IronSide avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
IronSide looking for a guillotine from mount but Volkov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to lock up and control but IronSide gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
IronSide tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
IronSide scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Volkov tries to hold on but IronSide postures up.
IronSide has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Volkov's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IronSide looking to control and managing it successfully.
IronSide avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and IronSide counters with a series of strikes. Volkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov tries for a takedown but IronSide circles away easily
and IronSide counters with an outside leg kick.
IronSide leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and IronSide counters with a straight right hand.
IronSide dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - IronSide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov shoots and misses
and IronSide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by IronSide.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
IronSide manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide clinches.
IronSide avoiding damage.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but IronSide pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
IronSide moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
IronSide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Volkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
IronSide feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
IronSide clinches up against the cage.
IronSide has clasped his hands together around Volkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Volkov being controlled for a moment.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IronSide scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Volkov wants to control but IronSide postures up.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
IronSide working the ground and pound.
IronSide working the head and body with strikes.
IronSide takes a little break here. Volkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as IronSide stalls from top position.
IronSide in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
IronSide cracks Volkov with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov is looking to regain half guard here but IronSide keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide 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!
IronSide looking to score a takedown here. Volkov is defending well but IronSide drives through and ends up in Volkov's guard.
Volkov controls IronSide momentarily but IronSide frees himself.
IronSide slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
IronSide advances position into side control!
IronSide has control of an arm but Volkov manages to advance to IronSide's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is hanging on to IronSide's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov working for a choke but IronSide is defending well.
IronSide looking very determined here, making life difficult for Volkov.
IronSide is trying to break free.
Volkov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
IronSide wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Volkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
IronSide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IronSide wants to control his opponent's hands but Volkov gets his hands free.
Volkov wants to control but IronSide is keeping busy.
IronSide looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
IronSide turns into Volkov and is now in his guard.
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
IronSide working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
IronSide is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
IronSide postures up.
Bjorn IronSide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkov controlling IronSide's posture.
IronSide is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bjorn IronSide has got the better of the ground game so far.
IronSide's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IronSide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov throws a low kick but IronSide avoids it.
Viktor Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but IronSide is keeping busy.
Volkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn IronSide.
Well IronSide 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn IronSide!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 1929 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 241 p4p, 277 weight class). Myles Ruth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulius Zurauskas's chin.
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26
250
7 - 4 - 0 |
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239
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zurauskas wants to counter the offense by Ruth and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas jabs Ruth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruth throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth slips a jab from Zurauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Zurauskas looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Zurauskas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Ruth throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zurauskas at a distance.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Zurauskas cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Zurauskas misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zurauskas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth thuds his right hand into Zurauskas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zurauskas slips under a jab.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zurauskas misses with a hook.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zurauskas misses with a looping right.
Zurauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zurauskas under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
Myles Ruth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zurauskas connects with a solid leg kick.
Zurauskas misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth scores with a decent looking hook.
Zurauskas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Zurauskas.
Zurauskas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zurauskas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Zurauskas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth misses with the combination.
Myles Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
Zurauskas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zurauskas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zurauskas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Zurauskas tries a low kick but Ruth avoids it.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Zurauskas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ruth.
Ruth with a hook.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Zurauskas throws a big counter head kick but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth throws the left hand but Zurauskas avoids the punch easily.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
A head kick misses from Zurauskas.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
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!
Zurauskas defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Zurauskas's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth tries to buck Zurauskas off but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Ruth is trying to control Zurauskas's posture but Zurauskas avoids it.
Zurauskas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruth tries to buck Zurauskas off but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Ruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zurauskas trying to pass the guard but Ruth defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Zurauskas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruth trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zurauskas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Zurauskas defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Zurauskas.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Zurauskas throws a lazy head kick
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Zurauskas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myles Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zurauskas.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
And Zurauskas responds with a good body kick, but Ruth manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zurauskas tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zurauskas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zurauskas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zurauskas misses with a low kick.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Ruth backing away here, and Zurauskas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zurauskas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Zurauskas saw that one coming.
Zurauskas misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zurauskas thinking.
Ruth lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zurauskas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas motions for Ruth to come forward. Zurauskas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Zurauskas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Zurauskas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Zurauskas's head but Zurauskas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruth 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Ruth!
Myles Ruth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uga Buga (ranked 1633 p4p, 3007 weight class) and Matt Collins (ranked 202 p4p, 376 weight class). Collins has chosen Måneskin - ZITTI E BUONI as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Collins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buga punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Buga throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Buga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Buga lands with an uppercut that bounces Collins off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Matt Collins has been cut.
Buga connects with a single shot there.
Buga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins is rocked!
Buga ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Collins's jaw. Collins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Buga does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uga Buga!
An out of breath Uga Buga 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Corcoran (ranked 1437 p4p, 2657 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 222 p4p, 368 weight class). Mandiang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oliver Twist. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang lands a jab to Corcoran's midsection.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Corcoran.
Mandiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corcoran. Corcoran obviously looking to wear him down.
Corcoran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Mandiang working aggressively here.
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!
Mandiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch.
Mandiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Corcoran misses with a low kick.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corcoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang connects with a looping right hand.
Corcoran rushes Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mandiang breaks the clinch.
Corcoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandiang. Mandiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice body kick.
Mandiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corcoran is able to avoid easily.
Mandiang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corcoran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Mandiang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Corcoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Corcoran there.
It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corcoran cracks Mandiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandiang lands a nice looking body kick.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
As Mandiang looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Mandiang just gets out of the way.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Corcoran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corcoran down.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
Mandiang scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.
Corcoran moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Corcoran scores with a nice strike.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Corcoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Corcoran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang checks a leg kick.
Mandiang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mandiang scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran misses with a straight left.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran lands a high kick!
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran jabs at Mandiang's body.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's front leg with a kick but Corcoran checks it.
Mandiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mandiang drops his hands momentarily and Corcoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a right hook to the body.
Corcoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran jabs Mandiang right on the nose. Mandiang blinks but takes it well.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws a hook but Corcoran blocks it.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Corcoran.
A jab from Mandiang finds it's way through Corcoran's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aboubacar Mandiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corcoran tries to clinch but Mandiang is having none of it.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandiang digs a right hand into Corcoran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corcoran's gas tank.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang misses with some punches.
Corcoran stalling the fight.
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corcoran's sensitive parts.
Corcoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corcoran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corcoran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Corcoran closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang is working Corcoran over against the cage.
Mandiang lands a body punch.
Corcoran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Corcoran moved away.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Corcoran 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Mandiang blocks the low kick.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corcoran under the eye.
Mandiang jabs at Corcoran's body.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang checks it.
Nice shot lands for Corcoran.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Corcoran misses the target.
Mandiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mandiang.
Corcoran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corcoran.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandiang. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.
Good leg kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandiang takes one on the button.
Mandiang slips a jab and a cross from Corcoran.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Mandiang wants to slow Corcoran down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Mandiang defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Corcoran throws a leg kick
and Mandiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut
and Mandiang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corcoran lands a jab to the nose.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandiang misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandiang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corcoran wants to clinch up but Mandiang keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corcoran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Corcoran misses.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Corcoran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
A leg kick checked by Corcoran.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corcoran throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Corcoran tried to counter with a leg kick but Mandiang avoided it.
Mandiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corcoran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg 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!
Mandiang throws a low kick but Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corcoran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang scores with a jab.
Corcoran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corcoran finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Mandiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Mandiang settles back down.
Corcoran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mandiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandiang walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corcoran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corcoran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Mandiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Corcoran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well.
Corcoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandiang lands a body shot.
Mandiang tries to throw a body punch but Corcoran avoids it by throwing Mandiang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Corcoran.
Mandiang tries to work over Corcoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Corcoran tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a left to the body.
Corcoran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Corcoran down.
Mandiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corcoran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandiang checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Corcoran looks to land a combination but Mandiang avoids it well.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Corcoran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Corcoran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corcoran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corcoran.
Mandiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mandiang throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Corcoran throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Corcoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Mandiang tests Corcoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Corcoran connects with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Corcoran moved away.
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Corcoran's shoulder, as Corcoran tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mandiang looks to move away, Corcoran throws a big counter combo but Mandiang just gets out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Corcoran blocks the leg kick.
Corcoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandiang, pushing him back against the cage.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mandiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corcoran or not.
Mandiang misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandiang takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Corcoran swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Corcoran tries to counter by clinching up but Mandiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mandiang lands a nice hook to Corcoran's body. Corcoran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang moves away from the strike by Corcoran.
Corcoran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandiang.
Corcoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Corcoran loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Mandiang jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
Mandiang lands with a nice body kick.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
Corcoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang thumps Corcoran with a low kick.
Corcoran scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang connects with a body shot.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corcoran throws out the jab.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mandiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandiang 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinnen Williams (ranked 1696 p4p, 3239 weight class) and Kamalu Nokkau (ranked 215 p4p, 396 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here Comes the Boom. Nokkau is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War Chant. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamalu Nokkau!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams throws a body punch but Nokkau moves out of range.
Nokkau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokkau throws a shot to the body.
Nokkau throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Nokkau throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Quinnen Williams has been cut.
Nokkau tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nokkau as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Williams.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nokkau did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Nokkau kicks off Williams and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokkau.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Kamalu Nokkau has been cut.
Nokkau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nokkau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nokkau swinging wildly here.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nokkau doesn't seem phased though.
Nokkau is rocked!
Williams drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nokkau right on the button. Nokkau goes down! Williams follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Williams gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
Quinnen Williams 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 689 p4p, 2397 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 95 p4p, 296 weight class). Okongwu comes to the cage accompanied by Show Stop - REASON. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Manivong's head back.
Manivong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Manivong rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws a body shot but no joy.
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manivong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manivong tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong tries to clinch up.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okongwu tries to land a front kick but Manivong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manivong feints a counter leg kick.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses.
Manivong misses with a leg kick.
Manivong misses with a wild body shot.
Manivong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOkongwu.
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manivong connects with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a low kick as Manivong jumps back.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by Manivong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okongwu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manivong is just out of range.
Manivong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong checks a leg kick nicely.
Manivong throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manivong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manivong blocks a leg kick.
Okongwu backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
Manivong throws a front kick that sends Okongwu stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu connects with a jab.
Manivong throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Manivong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manivong lands a really nice looking cross but Okongwu seems unphased.
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Manivong's leg. Manivong is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Okongwu blocks a head kick by Manivong.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Okongwu as he connects with a hook.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Manivong.
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manivong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
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.
Manivong 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.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Manivong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manivong drops Okongwu with a big left hand and mounts him. Okongwu is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Manivong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Okongwu wants to control but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong looking to control but Okongwu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okongwu tries to reverse the position but Manivong maintains control.
Okongwu is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Okongwu is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Okongwu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manivong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okongwu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okongwu!
Manivong pulls Okongwu in close to prevent any damage.
Manivong striking off his back but it's not causing Okongwu any problems.
Okongwu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okongwu is aware though and is defending well.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manivong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Manivong prevents Okongwu from getting back to his feet.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong landing with the ground and pound.
Manivong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Okongwu is looking to stand back up but Manivong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Okongwu.
Okongwu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okongwu.
Okongwu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Okongwu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manivong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okongwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manivong won't allow Okongwu to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Okongwu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manivong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okongwu is on top in guard.
Okongwu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Manivong slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Manivong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Manivong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Akuma Manivong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manivong throws a body shot but no joy.
Manivong slips under a jab from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Okongwu jabs Manivong right on the nose. Manivong blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu tries a low kick but Manivong avoids it.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manivong punishes Okongwu's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manivong counters with a nice body kick.
Manivong throws out a leg kick but Okongwu moves out of range and Manivong only half commits.
Manivong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manivong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manivong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Okongwu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manivong counters with a right hand that sends Okongwu tumbling to the canvas! Can Manivong finish him? He dives into Okongwu's guard looking to do just that!
 Okongwu is rocked!
Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong loads up on a big left hand. Okongwu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manivong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Okongwu can't hide his disappointment, as Manivong celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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