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SYN 863 Christmas Joy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Pearson (ranked 809 p4p, 925 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 106 p4p, 121 weight class). Norman Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Goodman moves to clinch but Pearson breaks away
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch up
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Pearson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Goodman tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Goodman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Pearson throws a counter high kick but Goodman was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the cage.
Goodman tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Pearson is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson is trying to stall.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodman thinking.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodman gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Goodman has managed to clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Pearson tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearson is keeping busy.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Goodman works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Goodman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Pearson shrugs it off though.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is working Pearson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Goodman misses with a double jab
enabling Pearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman tries to clinch up
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman lands an elbow inside.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Pearson scores with a push kick.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Goodman just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson taking a breather.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice elbow.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goodman taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Pearson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Pearson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Pearson wants to stall.
Goodman pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Pearson trying to control the position but instead, Goodman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearson into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norman Pearson's cut is getting worse.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Goodman works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saul Goodman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearson's defenses.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Goodman, against the cage.
Goodman stalling the fight.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goodman as Pearson tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson has Goodman pushed against the cage.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 829 p4p, 869 weight class) and Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 113 p4p, 121 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahrishi's choice of entrance music: On the Precipe of Defeat. Aatreya Mahrishi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Peterson's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Peterson tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Peterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Peterson is rocked!
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson tries to clinch but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahrishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahrishi gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi keeps control of Peterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson stalling in the clinch but Mahrishi improves position.
Peterson pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peterson.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Mahrishi catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a head kick that drops Peterson to the mat! Peterson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mahrishi throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahrishi is trying to stall.
A short right from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahrishi.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson is leaning against Mahrishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahrishi throws a big counter head kick but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Mahrishi circles away.
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Mahrishi is avoiding it.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson is trying to break free.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahrishi avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahrishi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahrishi misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahrishi leaning against his opponent.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson wants to clinch but Mahrishi slips to the side
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Peterson tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Peterson tries to clinch up
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahrishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahrishi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
George Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahrishi or not.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Peterson'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!
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahrishi circles away.
Mahrishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Mahrishi pushes him off.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Peterson jabs Mahrishi right on the nose. Mahrishi blinks but takes it well.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Mahrishi is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahrishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahrishi connects with a high kick.
Mahrishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Mahrishi tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahrishi is defending well for now.
Peterson controlling the action here for a moment.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Peterson.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahrishi pushes Peterson against the cage. Mahrishi is working some dirty boxing. Mahrishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Peterson goes down! Peterson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahrishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
After the big win, Aatreya Mahrishi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 283 p4p, 324 weight class) and Domenico Mazziotti (ranked 42 p4p, 44 weight class). Beliy comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Mazziotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the party - Pop Smoke. Sasha Beliy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Domenico Mazziotti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Beliy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head.
It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beliy throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Beliy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beliy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Beliy misses
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beliy! Mazziotti lets Beliy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beliy throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Beliy.
A head kick by Beliy misses
and Beliy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beliy throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Beliy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Beliy is rocked!
Beliy misses with a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Sasha Beliy was interviewed post fight and said 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 657 p4p, 376 weight class) and Hannu Karpo (ranked 96 p4p, 52 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Piano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rick Piano Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano tries to keep at a distance but Karpo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karpo gets through Piano 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Piano 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karpo jumps into guard, dragging Piano to the mat.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karpo trying to control the position here.
Karpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karpo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Piano has picked Karpo up and slammed him! Karpo can't keep hold of the triangle and Piano manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo struggling a bit here.
Karpo tries to buck Piano off but Piano is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo looks to move to half guard but instead Piano has passed into mount! Damn!
Karpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piano controlling from the full mount.
Karpo tries to lock up and control but Piano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Piano 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo reaches up to try and control the position but Piano seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Karpo rolls and tries to escape and now Piano has his back!
Karpo can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano controlling from the back.
Piano keeps control of the position as Karpo tries to break free.
I would not like to be Karpo right now.
I really don't envy Karpo right now.
Karpo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Piano controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo working to try and regain half guard.
Karpo tries to lock up and control but Piano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piano wants to control the pace but Karpo is squirming around nicely.
Karpo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karpo gets full guard.
Karpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piano defends it easily.
Karpo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo has his hands on Piano 's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Piano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karpo works the jab nicely.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Piano is looking to counter punch.
Karpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpo.
Piano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Karpo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Piano is trying to defend but Karpo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karpo tries to pass to full mount but Piano defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karpo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano is defending against the submission attempts here by Karpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piano defends it well.
Karpo is working for a submission of some sort.
Karpo throwing shots but Piano is blocking nicely.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piano is looking to control Karpo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piano avoid being mounted?
Karpo is working for a submission of some sort.
Karpo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karpo.
Piano is defending against the submission attempts here by Karpo.
Karpo throwing shots but Piano is blocking nicely.
Piano wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karpo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karpo slips a nice elbow through Piano 's hands, connecting with Piano 's forehead.
Karpo throwing shots but Piano is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo is looking for a kimura but Piano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karpo to get the leverage.
Piano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Karpo is working for a kimura but Piano is defending it quite comfortably.
Karpo is trying for a kimura here. Piano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Karpo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannu Karpo!
After winning the bout, Hannu Karpo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rick Piano stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need more roids!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhymin Slayin (ranked 437 p4p, 228 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 64 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhymin Slayin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig tries to score with a low kick but Slayin moves his leg out of the way.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig throws a leg kick but Slayin checks it.
Slayin throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig throws a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin avoids the body shot from Nig.
Slayin slips a jab from Nig.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig 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.
Nig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nig misses with a low kick.
It looked like Slayin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Slayin misses.
Nig checks a low kick from Slayin.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayin. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slayin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin slips a straight right by Nig.
A low kick lands for Slayin.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Slayin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nig thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Slayin throws out a powerful jab.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Nig wants to slow Slayin down by chopping away at his legs.
Slayin is looking for a counter combo.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
Good leg kick by Nig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig throws a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slayin scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig scores with a jab. Slayin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nig avoids the head kick by Slayin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Slayin misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Slayin misses with an uppercut
and Slayin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayin throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig tries a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Good work by Slayin as he checks the leg kick.
Slayin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nig fails to land the takedown.
Slayin checks a leg kick nicely.
Slayin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slayin moves in looking to clinch but Nig pushes him off.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
Nig throws the left hand but Slayin avoids the punch easily.
Slayin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig misses the jab.
Slayin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayin's knee momentarily.
Slayin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slayin throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slayin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig thumps Slayin with a low kick.
Nig wants to slow Slayin down by chopping away at his legs.
Slayin throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Slayin only half commits.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Slayin.
Nig misses with a kick to the body
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Slayin scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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.
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Slayin blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Nig 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.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
As Nig looks to move away, Slayin throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Slayin checks a low kick from Nig.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Slayin is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Slayin. Those never looked like landing.
Nig tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Nig wants to slow Slayin down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slayin checks it well.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Slayin moved out of range nicely.
Slayin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slayin misses with a straight left.
Nig throws a head kick but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin misses with a looping left.
Nig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nig motions for Slayin to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slayin is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Nig thumps Slayin with a low kick.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Slayin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slayin lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayin looks to throw a body kick
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayin's hands.
Slayin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slayin.
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayin throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Slayin does it's job there.
Nig checks a low kick from Slayin.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slayin.
Slayin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slayin throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayin.
Good leg kick by Nig.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slayin throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Slayin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Slayin was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slayin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig throws a nice looking combination but Slayin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Slayin checks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slayin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nig misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayin.
A clash of legs there as Nig blocks the low kick.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Slayin misses with a low kick.
Slayin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig 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.
Slayin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Slayin counters with a thumping low kick.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayin is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayin.
Slayin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Slayin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Slayin counters with a head kick.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Slayin saw it coming and moves away.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
Slayin misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Slayin.
Slayin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slayin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a wild combination.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slayin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayin.
Nig slips a straight right by Slayin.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Slayin counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Nig throws a low kick but Slayin moves out of range easily.
Nig slips under a jab.
Slayin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Nig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slayin backs up against the cage.
Slayin throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Slayin does no damage.
Slayin walks into a jab.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Slayin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Nig pushes Slayin up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Nig blocks with his arms.
Slayin can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Nig jumps guard and drags Slayin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slayin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nig has wrist control.
Slayin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nig, up you get!
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
Nig blocks a jab.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Slayin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayin takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Slayin.
Slayin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayin on the side of the head.
Slayin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nig will feel that in the morning.
Slayin throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Slayin is looking to chop away at Nig's legs.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Nig blocks a jab.
Slayin walks into a left hand.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slayin has time to react.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slayin lands a jab to the head.
Slayin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nig Nig.
Well Nig 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
Nig Nig 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Hung Dong (ranked 140 p4p, 195 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 20 p4p, 31 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a lazy body kick
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian tries to land a body kick
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Egyptian looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Dong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Egyptian jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Egyptian avoided it.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Egyptian misses.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Egyptian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Egyptian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Dong.
Dong is looking to counter the offense by Egyptian and move into the clinch.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the body
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a good low kick that Egyptian was not able to check.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Dong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Egyptian off balance momentarily.
Egyptian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian misses the body punch
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Dong connects with a jab.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with a nice leg kick.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Egyptian avoided it.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dong checks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Dong misses the jab.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egyptian momentarily.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong is looking for a counter combo.
Egyptian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick
and Dong counters with a nice body kick.
Long Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a body punch
and Dong counters with a right hand to the body.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a head kick. That will keep Egyptian thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Dong throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Dong.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Egyptian's knee momentarily.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Egyptian lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Dong checks it
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Dong.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian looks to throw a body kick
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Egyptian counters with a low kick, right behind Dong 's knee.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Egyptian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dong looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Egyptian there.
Egyptian blocks the body kick.
Egyptian tries to work over Dong's front leg with a kick but Dong checks it.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dong lands a right hook to the body.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
A big right from Dong misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egyptian jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Egyptian avoided it.
Dong is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Egyptian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Egyptian delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Egyptian.
Egyptian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian keeps Dong at a distance using the push kick.
Egyptian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dong slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Egyptian is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian thumps Dong with a low kick.
Dong tries a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a low kick nicely.
Egyptian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a good low kick that Egyptian was not able to check.
Egyptian walks into a jab.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egyptian 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
After winning the bout, Osiris Egyptian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Williams (ranked 47 p4p, 224 weight class) and Night Crawler (ranked 2 p4p, 14 weight class). Crawler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by World Ender. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Night Crawler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams cracks Crawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lands a head shot.
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Williams.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
Crawler needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams moves away from the strike by Crawler.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler slips under a jab.
A cross from Williams lands.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Williams tests Crawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams sizes up Crawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams stuns Crawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crawler tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Williams misses.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams with a jab.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
Williams misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Williams cracks Crawler with a good jab.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Crawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawler should have avoided that one.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Crawler's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crawler blocks a jab.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crawler misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams cracks Crawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawler misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawler under the eye.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jab from Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams jabs Crawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crawler slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with a hook
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler slips under a jab from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Crawler moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Crawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses the jab.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crawler tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Crawler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Crawler is out of range.
Williams scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Crawler staying out of range there.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawler slips under a jab from Williams.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
A big left from Williams misses.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses the jab.
A nice side step and Crawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crawler finish him?!
Williams is rocked!
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams works Crawler's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crawler moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big right from Williams misses.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Crawler defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Crawler seems unphased.
Crawler works the jab nicely.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams lands with a straight right. Crawler didn't see that one coming.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Crawler.
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawler's head backwards.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crawler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a hook
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawler's head backwards.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Crawler throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler slips under a jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Crawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Crawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Williams 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.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crawler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
After winning the bout, Wayne Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 101 p4p, 206 weight class) and Hugh Honey (ranked 13 p4p, 26 weight class). Honey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Higher Love. Hugh Honey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Honey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
Honey pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Honey.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey takes an elbow to the temple.
Honey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole prevents a body shot from Honey.
A knee to the head by Cole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Honey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Honey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole pushes off an throws an elbow but Honey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Honey can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Honey blocks it.
Cole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Good body shot from Honey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cole throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honey.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Honey working aggressively here.
Cole cracks Honey with a nice body shot.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Honey taking a breather.
Honey is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Honey into the cage.
Honey working aggressively here.
Honey taking a breather.
Honey misses with some punches.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
Cole landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole presses Honey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Honey.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Nice elbow from Cole.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole misses with some punches.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole tries a body shot but Honey blocks it.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Honey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honey takes an elbow to the temple.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honey.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey blocks a head kick by Cole.
Cole lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Honey misses.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Honey rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Honey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Honey.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole misses with a knee to the head.
Cole lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cole.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honey is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Honey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Honey rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honey.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Honey throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Honey dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Honey misses the jab.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honey lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Honey avoids the head kick by Cole.
Honey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Honey's brow.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Honey lands a shoulder strike.
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Honey tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Honey or not.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 Honey is rocked!
Cole blocking some punches.
Honey is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole lands an elbow inside.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Honey is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinched against the cage, Cole lands a big elbow that drops Honey! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Honey is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
A very excited looking James Cole rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Summa Sector (ranked 39 p4p, 94 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 7 p4p, 16 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sector might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. MacArthur Ii has chosen Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summa Sector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sector gets a clinch.
I was talking to Sector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sector misses with a punch to the body.
Sector lands a left hand.
Sector lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sector blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Sector controls his hands.
A short right from Sector on the inside.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw knees to the head but Sector is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sector's elbow.
Sector has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sector misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sector.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
Sector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sector misses the jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Sector strikes.
MacArthur Ii looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sector thows a leg kick but MacArthur Ii checks it
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sector counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sector takes a step back to recover.
Sector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacArthur Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sector lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sector throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocking some punches.
Sector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
Sector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sector wants to break free but MacArthur Ii has control.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
Sector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sector.
It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sector. That's going to slow MacArthur Ii down.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by MacArthur Ii.
A leg kick checked by Sector.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sector lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Ii. That one must have hurt.
Sector scores with a jab to the head.
MacArthur Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Sector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Sector.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Sector is looking for a counter combo.
MacArthur Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sector, pushing him back against the cage.
Sector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacArthur Iis head.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sector working aggressively here.
Sector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Summa Sector will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur Ii digs a good hook to Sector's body.
MacArthur Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Sector looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii walks into a jab.
Sector drops MacArthur Ii with a beautiful combination! MacArthur Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sector is looking for the KO!
MacArthur Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Ii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSector.
Sector misses with a low kick.
Sector is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii connects with a right hand. Sector shakes it off.
MacArthur Ii cracks Sector with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector lands a big head kick that sends MacArthur Ii tumbling to the mat! Sector takes a step backwards and waves MacArthur Ii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacArthur Ii is rocked!
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Sector's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Sector finish him?
MacArthur Ii clobbers Sector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
MacArthur Ii cracks Sector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sector looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice looking combination but Sector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sector counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Sector avoids it.
It looked like Sector was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacArthur Ii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick as Sector jumps back.
Sector connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That has opened up Angus MacArthur Ii's cut even more.
Sector drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Sector.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sector slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook
and Sector counters with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sector throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii thinks about the counter body kick.
MacArthur Ii cracks Sector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sector moves out of range of the leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sector takes a step back to recover.
Sector fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
MacArthur Ii connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
MacArthur Ii tests Sector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Summa Sector has been cut.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sector misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Sector's head but Sector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Sector backing up. Sector nods at MacArthur Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
MacArthur Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sector connects with a body shot that sends MacArthur Ii's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sector.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice strike.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sector takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Sector does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sector's head.
MacArthur Ii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Sector moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Sector.
MacArthur Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Sector moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Ii misses.
Sector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sector checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Sector tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sector clinches.
Sector blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Sector lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sector.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sector lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Sector controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Sector.
Sector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sector misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right to the head.
Sector struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Sector.
Sector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Sector avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sector fails to land.
Sector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sector throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from MacArthur Ii on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacArthur Ii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
A very excited looking Angus MacArthur Ii rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 25 p4p, 11 weight class) and Do Ho Joy (ranked 6 p4p, 3 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Ho Joy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Ho Joy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa lands a big head kick that sends Ho Joy tumbling to the mat! Barbosa takes a step backwards and waves Ho Joy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ho Joy is rocked!
It looks like Do Ho Joy has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Ho Joy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho Joy.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Ho Joy is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
Ho Joy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ho Joy.
Ho Joy wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbosa won't allow it.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbosa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ho Joy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho Joy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Joy tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Ho Joy checks it
and Ho Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Do Ho Joy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ho Joy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Ho Joy avoided it.
Ho Joy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Ho Joy toppling to the canvas! Ho Joy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
Barbosa throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Barbosa cracks Ho Joy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ho Joy falls to his knees and Barbosa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Do Ho Joy was interviewed post fight and said 'I am getting old.. Should I just call it a day? Is Sosa ready for it? Let that be my last fight to end this career.'.
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