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KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hammer (ranked 5900 p4p, 6328 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 528 p4p, 541 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hecker Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hecker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer gets a clinch.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
We've been informed that Hecker Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hecker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Hecker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer drives through and clinches with Hecker Jr against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Hecker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hecker Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Hecker Jr in a clinch.
Hecker Jr decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hecker Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Hammer is trying to stand.
Hecker Jr is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Hammer tries to kick Hecker Jr off but Hecker Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hecker Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Hecker Jr wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hammer can't escape the position.
Hecker Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hammer's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr landing punches.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hecker Jr trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Hecker Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hecker Jr is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hecker Jr prevents Hammer from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hecker Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Hammer tries to kick Hecker Jr off but Hecker Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to sweep but Hecker Jr has passed to side control!
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Hecker Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Hecker Jr throws an elbow but Hammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hammer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Hecker Jr wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Hecker Jr dominating with strikes here.
Hammer has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Hecker Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hecker Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer rushes Hecker Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hecker Jr is looking to clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hecker Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr blocks a head kick by Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hecker Jr counters with a two punch combo.
 It looks like Johnny Hammer has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker Jr.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
And Hecker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hecker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Hecker Jr back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hecker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hecker Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Hecker Jr.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body
and Hecker Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hecker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer misses with the body kick
and Hecker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hecker Jr cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 Hammer is rocked!
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer checks a low kick from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hecker Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecker Jr.
A jab lands there for Hecker Jr.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hecker Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hecker Jr shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Hecker Jr on that attempt.
Hammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer throws a push kick but Hecker Jr slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hecker Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hecker Jr.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hecker Jr blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Hecker Jr back into the cage.
Hammer prevents Hecker Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hecker Jr jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer manages to pull guard.
Hammer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hecker Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hammer keeps control of Hecker Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hecker Jr is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hammer'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hecker Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hecker Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hammer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Hecker Jr avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Hecker Jr shrugs it off though.
Hammer pushes Hecker Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Hecker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hecker Jr with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hecker Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hecker Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hecker Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker Jr can do to turn this around?
Hecker Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker Jr blocks the body kick.
Hecker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Hecker Jr sees coming a mile off.
Hecker Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hecker Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammer punching from the bottom.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hecker Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hecker Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hecker Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Hecker Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hecker Jr prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hecker Jr trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jeff Hecker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Hecker Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hecker Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hecker Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hecker Jr prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Hecker Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Hecker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammer is striking from the bottom but Hecker Jr uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hecker Jr blocks the strikes from Hammer.
Hecker Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hecker Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer moves to clinch but Hecker Jr breaks away
and Hecker Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hecker Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hecker Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hecker Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Johnny Hammer.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flo Holl (ranked 5192 p4p, 23911 weight class) and Kulli Suuhun (ranked 405 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kulli Suuhun!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl lands a front kick.
Holl delivers a nice body kick.
Holl throws a lazy head kick
and Suuhun counters with a takedown into side control.
Holl is looking to get back to his feet here but Suuhun is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holl's back.
Suuhun is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Holl won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Suuhun off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kulli Suuhun!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 5242 p4p, 5297 weight class) and Keenwah Graines (ranked 407 p4p, 408 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keenwah Graines!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay slips a straight right by Graines.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Graines avoids it well and moves away.
Kay closes the distance and pushes Graines back into the cage.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graines's elbow.
Graines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graines misses with an elbow strike.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graines misses with some punches.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graines wants to get back to striking at distance but Kay won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay tries to throw a body punch but Graines avoids it by throwing Kay back against the cage.
Graines has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kay clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Graines trying to control momentarily.
Kay preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Graines.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay turns into Graines and is now in his guard.
Kay works over Graines with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay wants to pass the guard but Graines is keeping the position.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Kay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graines controlling Kay's posture.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graines's guard.
Kay throwing shots but Graines is blocking nicely.
Kay trying to control from half guard but Graines is working away.
Kay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kay working over Graines with some ground and pound. Graines looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graines is trying to control but can't.
Kay is keen to just control but Graines is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graines is just riding it out for now. Kay eventually gives up the hold.
Kay trying to pass the guard but Graines defending well.
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
Kay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 Graines is rocked!
Kay lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Graines quite badly. Graines pulls Kay in close trying to recover. Kay postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Graines on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Graines doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
Our winner, Lars Kay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 4344 p4p, 5479 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 386 p4p, 412 weight class). Madkhao Sitsongrit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Claes Ragnvaldsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ragnvaldsson doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Claes Ragnvaldsson has been cut.
Ragnvaldsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnvaldsson checks it well.
Ragnvaldsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Ragnvaldsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sitsongrit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ragnvaldsson to stand back up!
Ragnvaldsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldsson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Sitsongrit! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan MacMillan (ranked 2254 p4p, 3153 weight class) and Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 287 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan MacMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rajnahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rajnahn throws an off balance right hand
and MacMillan counters with a stiff right hand.
MacMillan avoids the head kick by Rajnahn.
Rajnahn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacMillan tries to avoid it but Rajnahn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacMillan to the ground. MacMillan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rajnahn misses with a few strikes there.
Rajnahn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacMillan.
MacMillan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rajnahn to the ground. MacMillan is now in Rajnahn's guard.
MacMillan wants to pass the guard but Rajnahn is keeping the position.
MacMillan postures up.
MacMillan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rajnahn wants to sweep but no luck.
Rajnahn managing to control the position.
MacMillan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says MacMillan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rajnahn screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with MacMillan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Evan MacMillan!
Evan MacMillan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 1813 p4p, 2223 weight class) and Akira Tatakai (ranked 109 p4p, 135 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Tatakai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatakai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frost fails with the takedown.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Tatakai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost has Tatakai pushed against the cage.
Tatakai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatakai misses with a body punch.
Tatakai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost pushes Tatakai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frost is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frost is trying to trip Tatakai. He has hold of a leg but Tatakai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Frost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatakai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost trying to control but Tatakai is working from the bottom.
Frost controlling from the top position.
Frost trying to control but Tatakai is working from the bottom.
Tatakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatakai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tatakai is rocked!
Frost drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Frost seems to have locked his on tight now - Tatakai screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Frost, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Frost!
An out of breath Robert Frost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 1987 p4p, 2372 weight class) and Kamalu Nokkau (ranked 250 p4p, 297 weight class). Nokkau has chosen War Chant as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamalu Nokkau!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Hoodonk circles away quickly and effectively.
Nokkau throws a jab when Van Hoodonk was well out of range.
Nokkau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Hoodonk.
Nokkau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice combination there by Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with an uppercut. Van Hoodonk saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Hoodonk misses the target.
Nokkau looks to land a combination but Van Hoodonk avoids it well.
Nokkau lands with a straight right. Van Hoodonk didn't see that one coming.
Nokkau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Hoodonk counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokkau throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Hoodonk counters with a big left hand that crumples Nokkau! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uga Buga (ranked 1602 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Myles Ruth (ranked 202 p4p, 236 weight class). Myles Ruth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Uga Buga's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buga.
It looked like Buga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruth.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buga swinging wildly here.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Buga seems unphased.
Uga Buga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buga keeps the fight on the outside.
Buga avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Buga lands with a nice combination. Ruth backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruth is looking to clinch.
Ruth clinches up with Buga and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruth keeps control of Buga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth tries a body shot but Buga blocks it.
Buga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buga blocks an uppercut.
Ruth can't find room to land a body shot as Buga controls the action.
Ruth can't find room to land a body shot as Buga controls the action.
Buga blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruth.
Buga struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buga.
Buga misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Buga.
Ruth has Buga pressed against the cage, preventing Buga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buga misses with the head strike.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buga misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ruth.
Ruth blocks a body shot from Buga.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buga working aggressively here.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buga backwards.
Buga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Buga wants to stall.
Buga tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buga misses with the head strike.
Ruth has Buga pressed against the cage.
Ruth stalling the fight.
Buga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buga misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Buga misses.
Ruth rushes Buga and presses him up against the cage.
Buga lands a nice shot to the body.
Buga taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth prevents Buga from breaking the clinch.
Ruth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buga misses with some punches.
Buga tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buga tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Buga back against the cage.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buga prevents a body shot from Ruth.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buga working aggressively here.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buga backwards.
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buga tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buga scores with a three punch combo!
Ruth lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ruth.
Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uga Buga is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Buga keeps it at a distance.
Ruth takes a swing at Buga's ribcage but misses.
Buga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Buga jabs Ruth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buga misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buga lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buga scores with a jab. Ruth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruth tries to clinch but Buga moves away
and Buga counters with a straight right hand.
Buga drops Ruth with a straight right hand, right on the button! Buga follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uga Buga!
A relieved looking Uga Buga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 761 p4p, 2519 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 107 p4p, 315 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Corcoran.
Okafor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Corcoran defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corcoran gets a clinch.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corcoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Corcoran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor lands a body punch.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
Okafor jumps guard but Corcoran stands there with Okafor around his waist. Okafor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Corcoran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Corcoran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Corcoran is trying to stall.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor pulls Corcoran into guard.
Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corcoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corcoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corcoran controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corcoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corcoran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor avoids a kick to the body.
Corcoran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran scores with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran lands the left hand.
Corcoran punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corcoran takes one to the chin there.
Corcoran misses with a wild combination.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Nice uppercut lands for Corcoran. That snapped Okafor's head back.
Corcoran throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corcoran checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corcoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Corcoran presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Corcoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corcoran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corcoran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corcoran can turn it around.
Corcoran lands a left hand.
Okafor tries to pull guard but Corcoran holds him up against the cage and eventually Okafor drops back down to his feet.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Okafor being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
I was talking to Okafor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corcoran tries to clinch up.
Corcoran drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Corcoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Okafor.
A body shot lands from Corcoran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Corcoran stalling.
Corcoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A right hook to the body lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Okafor'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!
Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corcoran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Corcoran is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corcoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corcoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corcoran has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A short uppercut from Corcoran.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Corcoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Still in the clinch, Corcoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Corcoran can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Corcoran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike.
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Corcoran misses the target.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corcoran catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
Corcoran misses the shot to the body.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corcoran.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Corcoran is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corcoran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corcoran backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corcoran fails to land.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor pushes Corcoran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corcoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor fails to pull guard.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
Corcoran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okafor up against the cage.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Corcoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Corcoran throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Corcoran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corcoran needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Corcoran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Corcoran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor moves out of range as Corcoran strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corcoran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corcoran jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Corcoran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran misses the jab.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corcoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Okafor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corcoran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corcoran feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Corcoran clinches.
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Corcoran - just one landing.
Corcoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Corcoran connects with the punch.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Corcoran misses.
Corcoran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corcoran jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corcoran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corcoran.
Okafor throws a push kick but Corcoran slaps the foot to one side.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corcoran is out of range.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Okafor throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corcoran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vitun farssi. Forgot to rest, get robbed. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 375 p4p, 946 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 58 p4p, 138 weight class). Mandiang has chosen Oliver Twist as his entrance music. Aboubacar Mandiang acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mandiang sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandiang pinned against the cage. Mandiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandiang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mandiang is quick to defend against it.
Mandiang lands a front kick.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Czarny Z Garbowa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in and scores a takedown into Mandiang's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandiang dives on top into guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandiang defends well.
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mandiang is continuing to stall.
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Czarny Z Garbowa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mandiang defends it easily.
Mandiang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mandiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandiang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass to full mount but Mandiang defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang is trying to maintain the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Mandiang is looking for a sweep. Czarny Z Garbowa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mandiang won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.
Mandiang kicks off Czarny Z Garbowa and gets to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mandiang counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Czarny Z Garbowa or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandiang, which made it look bad.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots for a takedown but Mandiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mandiang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandiang pinned against the cage. Mandiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandiang slaps away a takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Czarny Z Garbowa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mandiang prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount.
Mandiang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Czarny Z Garbowa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mandiang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Czarny Z Garbowa is tightening it up a little... Mandiang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mandiang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mandiang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Czarny Z Garbowa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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