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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Delgado (ranked 4222 p4p, 4276 weight class) and Lee Stephens (ranked 533 p4p, 535 weight class). Marcus Delgado 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delgado somewhat.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but Delgado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Delgado swinging wildly here.
Stephens slips under a jab from Delgado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delgado circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delgado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Delgado backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Delgado manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delgado, pushing him back against the cage.
Delgado slowing the pace effectively.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stephens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens staying out of range there.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Stephens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stephens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stephens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delgado is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delgado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delgado has momentary wrist control but Stephens slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is looking to work some ground and pound but Delgado has wrist control.
Stephens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stephens cracks Delgado with a solid left hand.
Delgado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stephens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delgado is proving hard to escape from.
Stephens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephens won't allow Delgado to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
Stephens passes Delgado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Delgado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.
Delgado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delgado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Delgado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delgado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delgado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Stephens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Stephens landing with the ground and pound.
Stephens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Delgado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Delgado, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Delgado against the cage but Delgado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.
Delgado misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delgado blocks a leg kick.
Delgado misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Delgado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Delgado throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Delgado wants to take a breather but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delgado.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delgado is controlling him.
Delgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
Delgado is looking to pass into half guard but Stephens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stephens is in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Delgado blocks nicely.
Stephens distracts Delgado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delgado trying to strike off his back.
Delgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Lee Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephens won't allow Delgado to sweep him here.
Stephens postures up and lands a big shot to Delgado's brow.
Delgado wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses. Delgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephens's guard. Nice move by Delgado!
Delgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delgado looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Delgado trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stephens is stalling in the full guard.
Delgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Delgado, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delgado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 Marcus Delgado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stephens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delgado to the ground. Stephens is now in Delgado's guard.
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delgado trying to control the position.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Delgado looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Delgado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stephens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stephens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delgado on his heels. He'll look to pass Delgado's guard now, I'm sure.
Delgado has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Stephens lands a couple of elbows.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado working for a triangle but Stephens defends it easily.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens postures up in Delgado's guard and throws a big left but Delgado blocks it.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Delgado blocks nicely.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses. Delgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephens's guard. Nice move by Delgado!
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Delgado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delgado looking to pass the guard.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Delgado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delgado won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stephens 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Stephens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 3445 p4p, 4139 weight class) and Steve Norton (ranked 383 p4p, 450 weight class). Norton has chosen Notice Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Norton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrock throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Lothbrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lothbrock forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.
Norton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lothbrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrock clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lothbrock fails to pull guard.
Lothbrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Lothbrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lothbrock has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Norton is pressed up against the cage. Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norton misses with a head kick.
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lothbrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lothbrock takes one on the button.
Lothbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton looking to control.
Lothbrock being controlled here momentarily.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
Norton wants to stand and escape but Lothbrock is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lothbrock sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Lothbrock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norton trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Lothbrock ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock working hard to break the clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Lothbrock forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lothbrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Lothbrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Lothbrock persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrock moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Norton is pushing Lothbrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lothbrock tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lothbrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lothbrock fails to pull guard.
Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnar Lothbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrock moves out of range easily.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrock moves out of range easily.
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Lothbrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Norton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lothbrock clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrock has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norton gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrock. Lothbrock maintains the clinch.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton tests Lothbrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norton shoots for a takedown but Lothbrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock has managed to clinch.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lothbrock rushes Norton and presses him up against the cage.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norton prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton has Lothbrock pressed against the cage.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lothbrock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lothbrock can't get the takedown.
Lothbrock stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrock clinches.
Lothbrock takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton avoids the elbow strike from Lothbrock, against the cage.
Norton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton wriggles free and stands up.
Norton throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lothbrock tumbling to the canvas!
 It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton connects with a couple of short punches.
Norton wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving.
Norton throws a big right hand that misses.
Norton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lothbrock, up you get!
Lothbrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrock's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lothbrock tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Lothbrock's ribcage. Lothbrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton thuds his right hand into Lothbrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
Norton leaves Lothbrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norton. That's going to slow Lothbrock down.
Norton misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrock letting Norton take a breather here.
Norton cracks Lothbrock with a nice body shot.
Norton pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norton is on top in guard.
Norton trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lothbrock moves into the clinch.
Norton pulls Lothbrock into guard.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Lothbrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrock is one step ahead there.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Norton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton has Lothbrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton looks to land a body kick but Lothbrock moved away.
Lothbrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.
Norton breaks the clinch.
Lothbrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Lothbrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norton looking to control.
Lothbrock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lothbrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lothbrock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lothbrock postures up in Norton's guard and throws a big left but Norton blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock preventing the sweep.
Ragnar Lothbrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lothbrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrock postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Lothbrock closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Lothbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norton pulls guard effortlessly.
Norton trying to control the position.
Norton can't keep his opponent in guard - Lothbrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock wants to control but Norton is keeping him busy.
Lothbrock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lothbrock is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Norton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lothbrock!
Steve Norton spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Smith (ranked 3151 p4p, 4184 weight class) and Blinko Felly (ranked 184 p4p, 235 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blinko Felly!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blinko Felly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felly misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Felly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Blinko Felly has been cut.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Felly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Felly misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Felly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Felly cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Felly to score with a decent uppercut.
Felly lands a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Felly moves out of range.
Felly with a hook.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felly dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Felly misses with a straight left.
Felly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
A cross from Felly lands.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Felly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Felly circles away quickly and effectively.
Felly lands with a good body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Felly strikes.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith catches Felly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felly throws a body shot but no joy.
Felly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Felly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Felly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Felly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
 Felly is rocked!
Felly throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Felly avoids them all with ease.
Felly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a series of punches but Felly moves out of range.
Felly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Felly is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws a right hand that Felly ducks under and follows up with a left that Felly also avoids with ease.
Felly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Felly misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Felly! Smith dives in looking to finish! Felly is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Smith!
Jacob Smith very nearly forgot to thank Finnish Elite Extreme Science amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom Farquharson (ranked 2090 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Gustav King (ranked 261 p4p, 460 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav King!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocking some punches.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson misses with an elbow over the top.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with some punches.
King pushes Farquharson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King working aggressively here.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
King tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocking some punches.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farquharson looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farquharson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King blocks an elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
King blocking some punches.
Farquharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
King gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Farquharson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farquharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Farquharson misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farquharson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farquharson tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson misses with the head strike.
King avoids the elbow strike from Farquharson, against the cage.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
King working aggressively here.
Farquharson gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farquharson lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Farquharson presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farquharson.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustav King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farquharson is looking to clinch.
Farquharson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King tries to clinch but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King 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.
Farquharson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
King pushes Farquharson up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King pushes Farquharson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farquharson.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Farquharson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malcom Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King misses with some punches.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King blocks an elbow strike.
King dodges an elbow strike from Farquharson.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
A short left from King.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King breaks from the clinch.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farquharson. Farquharson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King blocks the body kick.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farquharson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
Farquharson tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Farquharson.
King misses with some punches.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King blocks an elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farquharson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King digs a right hand underneath Farquharson's ribcage. Farquharson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Farquharson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Farquharson.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Farquharson slips a straight right by King.
As King tries to get set, Farquharson tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farquharson is able to avoid easily.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farquharson.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with the head strike.
Farquharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Farquharson throws an elbow but misses.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farquharson.
King breaks the clinch.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malcom Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.
King blocks an elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farquharson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Farquharson is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by King.
Farquharson throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King moves into the clinch.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King misses with the head strike.
Farquharson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King dodges an elbow strike from Farquharson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farquharson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Malcom Farquharson's cut is getting worse.
King blocks a body shot from Farquharson.
King avoids the elbow strike from Farquharson, against the cage.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farquharson has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from King.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Farquharson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malcom Farquharson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farquharson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Farquharson!
After the big win, Malcom Farquharson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gatoroids and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 1524 p4p, 2600 weight class) and Masa Satake (ranked 222 p4p, 361 weight class). Nakagawa comes to the cage accompanied by Koto - CloZee. Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Satake!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Satake connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Satake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satake misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Satake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Satake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Satake prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Satake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Satake throws a counter combo.
Satake misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Satake with a hook.
Satake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakagawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Satake's head.
Nakagawa throws out a loose jab but Satake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa throws out a powerful jab.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Satake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Satake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Satake.
Nakagawa shoots in but Satake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Satake is looking for the big counter here.
Satake slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Satake gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
Satake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakagawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satake takes a shot to the head.
Satake is stalling here.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Satake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Satake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakagawa lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Satake.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Satake controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Satake.
Satake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Satake misses.
Satake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Satake.
Nice takedown defense from Satake. No joy for Nakagawa on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Satake is having none of it.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Satake throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Satake throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Satake throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakagawa throws a jab when Satake was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Nakagawa misses
and Satake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Satake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakagawa gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Nakagawa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nakagawa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Satake!
Nakagawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Satake wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
Nakagawa cracks Satake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Satake is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Satake is rocked!
Satake avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakagawa.
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!
Nakagawa wants to control the pace but Satake is squirming around nicely.
Nakagawa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Satake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Satake is still in real trouble! Can Nakagawa finish him?
Nakagawa breaks from Satake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Satake seems to have recovered his senses.
Satake is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount.
Nakagawa with a couple of short strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control the pace but Satake is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa has hold of Satake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Satake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakagawa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Satake! More shots from Nakagawa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donato Bilancia (ranked 1751 p4p, 2987 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 102 p4p, 177 weight class). Donato Bilancia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bilancia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilancia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bilancia fails with the takedown.
Mendoza misses with a hook
and Bilancia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendoza actively working from the bottom here.
Bilancia is trying for a kimura here. Mendoza looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bilancia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donato Bilancia!
Donato Bilancia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musan Zaintashara (ranked 1268 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 184 p4p, 451 weight class). Zaintashara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Art of War. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musan Zaintashara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant wants to clinch.
Zaintashara lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Bryant misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant works Zaintashara's body with a nice hook.
Zaintashara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Zaintashara moves out of range.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaintashara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant tries to bum rush Zaintashara with a series of wild strikes but Zaintashara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaintashara dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Bryant.
Zaintashara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Bryant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Zaintashara avoids nicely.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Zaintashara tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaintashara presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaintashara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaintashara gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaintashara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaintashara counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant looks winded!
Zaintashara steps into range and cracks Bryant with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bryant flops backwards and Zaintashara dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Zaintashara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaintashara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bryant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zaintashara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara is looking for a triangle but Bryant pushes his legs off easily.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant gets to his feet. Zaintashara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaintashara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Zaintashara avoids it well.
Zaintashara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaintashara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Zaintashara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zaintashara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryant stuns Zaintashara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaintashara throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff 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 Musan Zaintashara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaintashara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaintashara misses the target.
Bryant jabs at Zaintashara's body.
Zaintashara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant tries to land a body kick
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bryant sprawling to the canvas. Zaintashara follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bryant hang on?
Bryant is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaintashara prevents Bryant from standing back up.
Bryant is still in real trouble! Can Zaintashara finish him?
Zaintashara trying to mount his opponent but Bryant defends it.
Zaintashara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bryant is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Musan Zaintashara!
After winning the bout, Musan Zaintashara 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinnen Williams (ranked 1361 p4p, 950 weight class) and Mauro Okongwu (ranked 177 p4p, 129 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Here Comes the Boom blaring out of the sound system. Okongwu has chosen Show Stop - REASON as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu connects with a high kick.
It looks like Quinnen Williams has been cut.
Donk. Okongwu catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
A good leg kick by Okongwu.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Okongwu's belly button to the back.
Okongwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okongwu throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Okongwu throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Okongwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quinnen Williams's cut is getting worse.
A low kick lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Okongwu waves Williams back to his feet!
 Williams is rocked!
Williams is looking to wear down Okongwu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu moves in close and cracks Williams with a massive right hand! Williams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Okongwu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Quinnen Williams had this to say: 'He fought well, and I give him the credit that he's due. That being said, I know I can do better. I'm gonna go back to the gym, take this as a learning experience, and get a whole lot better next fight. I'll get that belt back. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koua Kamara (ranked 1132 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Fred Ottoman (ranked 142 p4p, 191 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ottoman's choice of entrance music: Terminator Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koua Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Ottoman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ottoman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Ottoman throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Ottoman missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ottoman misses with a left hand
and Ottoman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ottoman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottoman.
Ottoman throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ottoman enables Kamara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ottoman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamara has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ottoman is looking to stand up but Kamara isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara throwing strikes from guard but Ottoman blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottoman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamara.
Kamara works over Ottoman with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamara trying to control but Ottoman is working from the bottom.
Kamara scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamara prevents Ottoman from getting back to his feet.
Kamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamara throwing strikes from guard but Ottoman blocks nicely.
Kamara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ottoman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ottoman has momentary wrist control but Kamara slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottoman wants to get back to his feet but Kamara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottoman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kamara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara wants to control from the top but Ottoman keeps moving.
Kamara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ottoman wants to stand but Kamara is controlling the position.
Ottoman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ottoman keeping moving, preventing Kamara from controlling successfully.
Ottoman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamara is controlling him.
Kamara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ottoman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamara connects with a couple of short punches.
Ottoman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamara postures up in Ottoman's guard and throws a big left but Ottoman blocks it.
Ottoman wants to stand up but Kamara is controlling him.
Kamara wants to control from the top but Ottoman keeps moving.
Ottoman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamara content to stall in guard here.
Kamara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamara scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara prevents Ottoman from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koua Kamara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ottoman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Koua Kamara has been cut.
Kamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Ottoman misses with a hook. Kamara ducked under it nicely.
Kamara scores with a jab. Ottoman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamara moves out of range as Ottoman throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ottoman, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottoman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamara misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ottoman.
Fred Ottoman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottoman misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottoman misses with a hook
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Ottoman.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ottoman.
Kamara slips a straight right by Ottoman.
A slow jab from Ottoman misses its intended target.
Ottoman throws a head kick that misses.
Ottoman works the jab nicely.
Kamara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ottoman misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
Kamara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ottoman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoman throws a right hand that misses
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottoman looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamara scores with a jab. Ottoman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ottoman swings widly with a right hand
and Ottoman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ottoman is rocked!
Kamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ottoman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamara scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Kamara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koua Kamara's cut is getting worse.
Ottoman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamara's head.
Kamara is rocked!
Ottoman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamara catches Ottoman napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ottoman to the canvas!
Ottoman is still in real trouble! Can Kamara finish him?
Kamara postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ottoman covers up, he's hurt! Kamara keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kamara and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kamara can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koua Kamara!
In defeat, Fred Ottoman stepped up to the mic, saying 'The truth is out there.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 564 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 28 p4p, 132 weight class). Mercer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Lindsay Apollo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Mercer checks a low kick from Apollo.
Nice body kick from Apollo.
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercer misses with a right hand
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo scores with a spinning back kick!
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Apollo misses with the combination.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Nice shot by Apollo.
Apollo lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Mercer's side.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercer misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercer lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer looks to throw a body kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Mercer tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercer scores with a punch to the head.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercer is working Apollo over against the cage.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercer uses from the top position.
Apollo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apollo is proving hard to escape from.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer tries to stand but Apollo is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stands and steps away. Apollo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Apollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer lands a slapping body shot.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Mercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mercer checks it.
Apollo tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Mercer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer cracks Apollo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mercer.
It looked like Apollo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Apollo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercer takes a step back to recover.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Apollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Apollo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercer's head.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Mercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a head kick.
Mercer throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Mercer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apollo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercer throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Mercer misses with a double jab
and Apollo counters by clinching up.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Mercer trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercer wants to stand and escape but instead Apollo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mercer wants to stand up but Apollo is controlling him.
Apollo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mercer dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Apollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo blocks a low kick nicely.
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mercer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo works on Mercer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Mercer tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Mercer lands with a right to the head.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Mercer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer pushes Apollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Apollo scores with a kick to the body.
Mercer is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Apollo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer lands a right hand.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apollo.
Mercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mercer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Apollo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body.
Apollo tries to break free but Mercer pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Apollo tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stalls.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mercer.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
Mercer is leaning against Apollo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Mercer's ribcage. Mercer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Mercer.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lindsay Apollo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo lands with a right hand.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Apollo cracks Mercer with a good jab.
Mercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Mercer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Apollo pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercer cracks Apollo with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo pulls guard effortlessly.
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Apollo, up you get!
Mercer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Apollo throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apollo backs up against the cage.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo swinging wildly here.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo lands a jab.
Mercer swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Mercer - just one landing.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercer should have avoided that one.
Apollo connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That kick from Apollo tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Apollo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apollo connects with a high kick.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Mercer working aggressively here.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Mercer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo lands a head kick. Mercer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
The crowd cheers as Mercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Apollo. Apollo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercer walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer wants to clinch
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo is looking to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch.
Apollo slips under a jab from Mercer.
Mercer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Mercer misses with a left hand
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Mercer.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Mercer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to stall.
Mercer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mercer works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollo as Mercer tries to tie him up.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer effectively controlling the action here.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mercer.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Mercer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Mercer won't allow it.
Bobby Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Mercer.
Well Apollo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not sure what I can say. I guess I underestimated him. I thought I had a pretty good camp. I know I'm better than this. Sorry.'.
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