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CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 23381 p4p, 23940 weight class) and Mulk Visti (ranked 300 p4p, 281 weight class). Mulk Visti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mulk Visti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hohenthal jabs Visti right on the nose. Visti blinks but takes it well.
Visti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohenthal circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal with a jab.
Mulk Visti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Visti.
Hohenthal dives in for a single leg takedown but Visti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Visti is leaning against Hohenthal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal gets through Visti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Visti blocks an uppercut.
Come on Hohenthal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visti prevents a body shot from Hohenthal.
Visti swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visti effectively controlling the action here.
Hohenthal is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Visti scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a right hand.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal letting Visti take a breather here.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Visti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hohenthal letting Visti take a breather here.
Visti being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
Visti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visti controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Visti gets underhooks to prevent Hohenthal's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Visti's elbow.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Visti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Visti leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Visti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hohenthals head.
Hohenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Visti stalling in the clinch but Hohenthal improves position.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Visti avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
Visti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hohenthal fails to land.
Visti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal has clasped his hands together around Visti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Visti is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hohenthal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal connects with a crisp jab.
Visti looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Visti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hohenthal slips a jab and a cross from Visti.
Hohenthal lands a really nice looking cross but Visti seems unphased.
Visti shoots for a double leg takedown but Hohenthal sprawls well. He's pushed Visti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Visti misses with a wild combination.
Visti fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Visti swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal wants to stall.
Hohenthal seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Visti is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Visti.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visti can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Hohenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Visti blocking some punches.
Visti scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Visti.
Hohenthal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Visti can't fight it off and eventually Hohenthal manages to take the fight to the floor. Visti looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Visti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hohenthal passes Visti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Visti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Visti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hohenthal can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to half guard.
Hohenthal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hohenthal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohenthal prevents Visti from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is pressing down on Visti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Visti is holding on for now.
Hohenthal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hohenthal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Visti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Visti is in trouble now - Hohenthal has advanced to mount!
Hohenthal controlling his opponent.
Visti is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Visti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohenthal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab from Hohenthal.
Visti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control but can't.
Hohenthal wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hohenthal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Visti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Visti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visti stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but instead Visti has moved into half guard.
Hohenthal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hohenthal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Visti is working away from the top position though.
Hohenthal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hohenthal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Visti has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hohenthal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hohenthal trying to control but Visti postures up.
Hohenthal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Visti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Visti is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hohenthal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hohenthal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Visti is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Visti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Visti is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Visti pushes him off.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
Visti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hohenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Visti walks into a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Visti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hohenthal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Visti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Lennart Hohenthal.
Well Hohenthal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Our winner, Lennart Hohenthal, 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 Mike Wilson (ranked 5377 p4p, 23858 weight class) and Khabib Gaethje (ranked 414 p4p, 497 weight class). Khabib Gaethje will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaethje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson 's head.
Gaethje connects with the punch.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson .
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Gaethje sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaethje scores with a head kick. Wilson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaethje finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson 's head.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Gaethje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Gaethje scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaethje lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaethje connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gaethje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaethje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Gaethje's legs - danger averted.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Gaethje is looking to control Wilson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaethje avoid being mounted?
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaethje has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaethje tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Gaethje from getting the reversal.
Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaethje manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilson tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Gaethje is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gaethje is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaethje takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gaethje trying to control but Wilson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gaethje lands a head shot.
Gaethje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaethje wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaethje closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gaethje lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson 's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Gaethje to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaethje lands a high kick!
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Gaethje.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gaethje is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaethje is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaethje is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Gaethje to control.
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaethje has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gaethje tries to improve his position but Wilson has taken his back! Wilson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gaethje tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wilson pushes Gaethje away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Wilson !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mannyyy Pacquiaooo (ranked 23409 p4p, 4002 weight class) and Abi Algiorno (ranked 554 p4p, 465 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiaooo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Pacquiaooo's legs.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Algiorno throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiaooo moves out of range easily.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely.
Algiorno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquiaooo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Pacquiaooo avoids nicely.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Algiorno 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.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiaooo. Those never looked like landing.
Algiorno rushes Pacquiaooo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiaooo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiaooo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Algiorno connects with an inside leg kick.
Algiorno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thumps Pacquiaooo with a low kick.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Pacquiaooo moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo misses with a combination
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Pacquiaooo lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Algiorno closes the distance and pushes Pacquiaooo back into the cage.
Pacquiaooo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Algiorno.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiaooo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiaooo tries to counter with a takedown but Algiorno is quick to defend against it.
Pacquiaooo misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Algiorno 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.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiaooo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Pacquiaooo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Pacquiaooo settles back down.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo is having none of it.
Pacquiaooo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Pacquiaooo misses with a leg kick.
Algiorno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiaooo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pacquiaooo swinging wildly here.
Pacquiaooo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Algiorno. That one must have hurt.
Algiorno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiaooo circles away quickly and effectively.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Pacquiaooo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiaooo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Algiorno.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiaooo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Algiorno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno clinches.
Algiorno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pacquiaooo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiaooo fails to land with a series of punches.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Algiorno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pacquiaooo takes a step back to recover.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abi Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiaooo backing up. Pacquiaooo nods at Algiorno to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algiorno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
In his post fight interview, Abi Algiorno started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Barnes (ranked 3433 p4p, 2980 weight class) and Joshua Cooper (ranked 407 p4p, 352 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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with a straight right.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooper misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Cooper throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A head kick by Cooper misses
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Cooper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cooper is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Cooper defends it.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper is trying to stand.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes stops Cooper from getting back to his feet.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Cooper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
 Cooper is rocked!
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Cooper is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cooper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barnes jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demolition Ax (ranked 3313 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Colin Penn (ranked 393 p4p, 306 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: The End. Colin Penn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demolition Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Demolition Ax has been cut.
No luck for Ax with that takedown attempt.
Ax fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demolition Ax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Ax on that attempt.
Ax fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ax goes for a double leg but Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Penn continues to drive forward.
Ax goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ax misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ax is breathing heavily.
Ax with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp one two that drops Ax! Penn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ax to his feet! Ax is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn sends Ax crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Penn is motioning to the referee to let Ax up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Ax is rocked!
Penn is stalking Ax. Ax circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Penn, and it's lights out! Ax really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Penn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colin Penn thanked Coconut Supplement Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Murdock (ranked 2200 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Dick Army Jr (ranked 316 p4p, 248 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by Feel good Inc.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Army Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Murdock coming out on top.
Army Jr looks to clinch
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Murdock backs off Army Jr throws a huge counter combo but Murdock manages to avoid it all.
Murdock jabs Army Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Army Jr is looking to clinch.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Army Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock clinches up with Army Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Army Jr lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Army Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Army Jr breaks from the clinch.
Army Jr misses with a straight right.
Murdock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Army Jr.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock drives through and clinches with Army Jr against the cage.
Nice body punch from Army Jr - that landed with a thud.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army Jr's elbow.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Army Jr stalling.
Army Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Murdock.
Army Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Army Jr scores with a shot to the side of Murdock's head.
A short uppercut from Army Jr.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
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!
Army Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Army Jr.
Army Jr tries to clinch
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr misses with a body shot.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Army Jr.
Army Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Army Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdock avoids the damage to the body.
Army Jr breaks the clinch.
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr clinches.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
Army Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Murdock.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Army Jr saw that one coming.
Army Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Army Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Army Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock connects with the punch.
 It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
Army Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murdock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock swings for the body but Army Jr moves out of range.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army Jr staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Army Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Army Jr obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdock's brow.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdock avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Army Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Army Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Army Jr.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Army Jr controls the action.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
A short right from Army Jr on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Dick Army Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdock's brow.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdock is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock rushes Army Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr misses with a body punch.
Army Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Army Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army Jr moves into the clinch.
Army Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdock's defenses.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr pushes Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr pushes Murdock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Army Jr avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Murdock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Army Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr blocks an uppercut.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but Army Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Army Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Army Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Murdock stuns Army Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Army Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Army Jr misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Army Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock misses with a hook.
Army Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock sizes up Army Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Army Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Army Jr's ribs.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Army Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murdock.
Army Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
Army Jr digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Army Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Murdock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Army Jr misses
and Murdock moves into the clinch.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdock is defending well for now.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock managing to block the knees to the body from Army Jr.
Murdock is trying to force a seperation but Army Jr has the dominant position.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
Army Jr taking a breather.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Army Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army Jr lands a shot to the body.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdock is defending well for now.
Army Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike.
Army Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Army Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdock is defending well for now.
Dick Army Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murdock's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Murdock avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees 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!
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from Army Jr.
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 Charles Murdock.
I think Army Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army Jr!
Dick Army Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'My father will be proud of me again'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viper Pitt (ranked 2641 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Roberto Vieira (ranked 91 p4p, 104 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viper Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Pitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pitt lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.
Pitt lands a two punch combo.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pitt counter with a right hand.
Pitt stalks Vieira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vieira's face. Vieira staggers backwards, shaken.
Vieira takes a kick to the side of 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!
A jab from Pitt does it's job there.
Pitt punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitt connects with a leg kick.
Pitt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitt duly obliges.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pitt!
Pitt drops Vieira with a beautiful combination! Vieira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pitt is looking for the KO!
Vieira is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vieira's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Pitt dives in looking to finish as Vieira flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Pitt's strikes! Pitt is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vieira's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vieira was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viper Pitt!
Viper Pitt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Lucroy (ranked 1789 p4p, 3510 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 246 p4p, 424 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Lucroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Lucroy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lucroy trying to control momentarily.
Lucroy has the hooks in. Panda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Panda. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Panda turns into Lucroy and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Lucroy looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Lucroy pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda won't allow Lucroy to sweep him here.
Panda trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Lucroy keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucroy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucroy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucroy!
Panda struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy just content to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucroy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lucroy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lucroy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Panda wants to control but Lucroy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Lucroy winds up and cracks Panda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Panda taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Lucroy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Lucroy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Lucroy is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Lucroy tries to stand and escape but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucroy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Panda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Lucroy keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda looking for a sweep but Lucroy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Panda wants to control but Lucroy is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucroy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucroy's back!
Lucroy rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position.
Panda tightening his grip on Lucroy, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Panda wants to clinch but Lucroy slips to the side
and Lucroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucroy tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Lucroy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panda tries to keep at a distance but Lucroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lucroy to keep the fight standing.
Panda jumps guard but Lucroy stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Lucroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Panda jumps guard but Lucroy stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lucroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy manages to break the clinch.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucroy throws a big counter combination but Panda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda wants to clinch up but Lucroy keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda wants to clinch up but Lucroy keeps it at a distance.
Lucroy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucroy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panda defends well and Lucroy ends up having to push Panda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lucroy to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to pull guard but Lucroy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda jumps guard but Lucroy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lucroy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lucroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucroy stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucroy controls the pace.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucroy defends it easily.
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucroy passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is trying to control but Lucroy manages to pass to mount!
Lucroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Lucroy wants to stand but Panda is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lucroy avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda regains half guard.
Lucroy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda tries to roll over but Lucroy keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Panda.
Lucroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Lucroy lands some shots froms side control.
Panda is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lucroy's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Lucroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Panda is looking to clinch but Lucroy is avoiding it.
Lucroy attempts a counter takedown but Panda avoids it well and moves away.
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucroy was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucroy working a defensive guard here.
Panda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lucroy dives on top into guard.
Lucroy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucroy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucroy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panda looking for subs from the bottom but Lucroy mounts him!
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Lucroy's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
Lucroy working for a submission but Panda is keeping him at bay.
Lucroy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
Lucroy is working for a guillotine from mount but Panda frees his head quite easily.
A nice elbow there by Lucroy.
The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda has an active guard here but Lucroy has managed to pass into half guard.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda trying to hold on to Lucroy's head to control him but Lucroy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Lucroy sits in half guard.
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Lucroy seems content to control.
Lucroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucroy.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucroy tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jean Lucroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda has his foot on Lucroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucroy works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Lucroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Lucroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Lucroy!
Our winner, Jean Lucroy, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 1146 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Samuel Clemens (ranked 153 p4p, 172 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160
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160
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clemens connects with a body shot.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a one-two to the body.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Clemens clinches.
Clemens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte can't break the clinch.
Clemens lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens breaks from the clinch.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clemens scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clemens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clemens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Clemens.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Clemens throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte takes a swing at Clemens's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Clemens knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Clemens is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clemens stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clemens scores with a jab.
Clemens feints and then cracks Turcotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turcotte down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens scores with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a nice uppercut.
Clemens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Clemens throws a counter combo.
Clemens thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Clemens throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Clemens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Clemens scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Clemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clemens.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Clemens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Clemens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clemenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Clemens throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clemens instigates a clinch.
Clemens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clemens's elbow.
Clemens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens'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.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Clemens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clemens scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
A cross from Clemens lands.
Clemens slips a jab from Turcotte.
Samuel Clemens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clemens lands an overhand right.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clemens is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Clemens throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a stiff right hand.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Clemens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clemens slips a jab from Turcotte.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Clemens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clemens clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clemens can pounce on him.
Clemens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clemens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clemens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens works on Turcotte's body with a couple of short punches.
Clemens misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clemens blocking some punches.
Clemens can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Clemens. Beautiful body shot.
Clemens tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Clemens scores with a jab.
Clemens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Clemens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clemens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clemens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clemens.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Clemens to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clemens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clemens slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Clemens cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clemens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clemens scores with a punch to the head.
Turcotte is rocked!
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Turcotte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens scores with a leg kick.
Clemens closes the distance and clinches.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clemens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens misses with a knee to the head.
Clemens avoiding damage.
Clemens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Clemens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clemens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turcotte.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clemens works on Turcotte's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clemens steps in with a hook that catches Turcotte right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Clemens follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Turcotte looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caio Peieira (ranked 1471 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Stefan De Vries (ranked 91 p4p, 121 weight class). Caio Peieira 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peieira cracks De Vries with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Vries looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Vries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peieira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peieira instigates a clinch.
Peieira is pushing De Vries up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peieira gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Peieira blocking some punches.
Peieira pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Peieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira is looking for a triangle but De Vries pushes his legs off easily.
Peieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Peieira, not yet.
De Vries postures up.
Peieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Vries is aware though and is defending well.
De Vries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Vries doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Vries manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Vries is sitting in close to Peieira's body. Peieira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Vries is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Vries is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Peieira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Peieira!
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