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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 5616 p4p, 23535 weight class) and Kulli Suuhun (ranked 431 p4p, 485 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kulli Suuhun!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suuhun tries for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Suuhun.
A solid body kick from Ragnvaldsson.
Suuhun shoots in looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldsson tries to sprawl out of it but Suuhun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ragnvaldsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnvaldsson with a nice calf kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Kulli Suuhun has been cut.
Ragnvaldsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suuhun looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ragnvaldsson.
Suuhun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suuhun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulli Suuhun.
Ragnvaldsson has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnvaldsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnvaldsson.
Claes Ragnvaldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldsson darts in and clinches Suuhun up against the cage.
Ragnvaldsson cracks Suuhun with a nice body shot.
Ragnvaldsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suuhun backwards.
Ragnvaldsson lands a left hand.
Ragnvaldsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suuhuns head.
Ragnvaldsson crunches a lovely knee into Suuhun's ribcage.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch.
Ragnvaldsson thuds his shin into the meat of Suuhun's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ragnvaldsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnvaldsson. That's going to slow Suuhun down.
Ragnvaldsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suuhun. That did some damage!
Whack! Ragnvaldsson lands a heavy head kick that drops Suuhun. The ref tackles Ragnvaldsson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Suuhun was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Claes Ragnvaldsson!
Claes Ragnvaldsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Chester in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Sanchez (ranked 3310 p4p, 4408 weight class) and Frankie DeLuna (ranked 203 p4p, 261 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is 50 Cent - Wish me luck. A fine choice. Frankie DeLuna has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luis Sanchez's chin.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeLuna lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. DeLuna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuna connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sanchez! He's out on his feet! DeLuna rushes in and drops Sanchez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie DeLuna!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 2606 p4p, 3449 weight class) and Jon Sterling (ranked 155 p4p, 209 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. Sterling has chosen ILovE as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Sterling !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sterling takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost pushes Sterling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sterling wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sterling takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jon Sterling has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost jerks Sterling 's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sterling drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Frost goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Frost because Sterling was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Frost!
Robert Frost 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Spears (ranked 2133 p4p, 4517 weight class) and Yuxiang Wu (ranked 304 p4p, 533 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuxiang Wu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Spears.
Spears tries to clinch up.
Spears throws a hook to the side of Wu's head but Wu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spears swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wu.
An elbow from Wu crashes against the mat.
Wu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spears is trying to buck Wu off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spears is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spears wants to get back to his feet but Wu drags him back down.
Wu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spears knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spears wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spears, who protects the arm well.
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spears has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spears wants to get back to his feet but Wu drags him back down.
Wu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu looking to control but instead Spears has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spears is looking to escape.
Wu seems to be looking for submissions.
Spears is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Spears is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu is trying to control. Spears wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spears won't allow Wu to pass to mount.
Spears is staying active underneath Wu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spears tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spears's head.
Wu moves nicely into side control.
Spears is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spears, who protects the arm well.
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spears tries to avoid it but Wu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spears to the ground. Spears escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Spears's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spears getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wu walks into a left hand.
Spears misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wu. Spears does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spears swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Wu.
Wu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spears to score with a decent uppercut.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown. Spears tries to sprawl out of it but Wu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spears manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spears misses with a body shot.
Spears connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wu moves away from the strike by Spears.
Wu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Spears.
Spears misses with a hook
and Wu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spears's guard.
Spears can't keep his opponent in guard - Wu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wu is looking to advance position but Spears won't allow it.
Spears tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spears!
Poor strikes thrown by Wu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spears tries to hold on but Wu postures up.
Wu thowing shots but they're missing.
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!
Spears is trying to escape the mount but Wu keeps good control and instead manages to take Spears's back.
Wu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Spears wants to get back to his feet.
Wu is persistently looking for the submission but Spears is defending it well.
Wu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spears is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wu gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears is trying to stand back up.
Spears is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Spears is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Wu 's hooks.
Wu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spears is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spears is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action.
Spears is trying to stand up.
Poor strikes thrown by Wu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wu has hold of Spears's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spears manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wu trying to control but Spears is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wu ducks under a wild hook from Spears.
Spears darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spears with a hook.
Spears throws a front kick aimed at Wu's knee but Wu avoids it well.
Spears misses with a straight left.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Spears sprawls well.
Wu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Spears does it's job there.
A big right from Spears misses.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spears loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spears throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu slips a jab and a cross from Spears.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Spears throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Wu ducks down to avoid it.
Spears blocks a jab.
Wu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spears is trying to defend but Wu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spears to regain full guard.
Spears keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Spears wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Spears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuxiang Wu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu content to stall in guard here.
Wu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spears is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wu, into his guard.
Spears wanted to stand there but Wu had control of the position.
Wu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spears doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spears manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu trying to control the position.
Wu pulls Spears in close to prevent any damage.
Spears would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wu is looking for a triangle here but Spears uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wu can't do much from the bottom here.
Spears tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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.
Wu tries to bench press Spears off him but Spears keeps the position.
Wu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aaron Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu trying to control but Spears postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spears lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spears would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wu managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Spears showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wu 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuxiang Wu!
A relieved looking Yuxiang Wu 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 2085 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Jane Malley (ranked 272 p4p, 259 weight class). Damian Dilbrandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
We've been informed that Malley 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.
Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Malley rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt stalls.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Malley is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt works on Malley's body with a couple of short punches.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Malley lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Malley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Malley keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malley tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Malley tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Malley.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malley lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt just leaning against Malley, taking a breather.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt clinches up with Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Malley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Malley keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Malley cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
Malley scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Malley won't allow it.
Malley is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt tries to circle away but Malley has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Malley.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Jane Malley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
Malley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into Malley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malley's gas tank.
Malley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Malley.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Malley misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malley 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.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt wants to break free but Malley has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Malley is controlling the position.
Malley lands with a left to the head.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt is working Malley over against the cage.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt cracks Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Malley lands a left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to break free but Malley pushes him back against the cage.
Malley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Malley tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Malley blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malley at a distance.
Malley is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Malley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Malley.
Malley throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Malley's shoulder, as Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley lands a left hand.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Malley.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Malley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt stalls.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malley working aggressively here.
Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Malley misses.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Damian Dilbrandt.
I think Malley 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
A victorious Jane Malley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Battleby (ranked 2576 p4p, 5849 weight class) and Dizzy Knox (ranked 258 p4p, 435 weight class). Knox has chosen Dizzy Gillespie | A Night In Tunisia as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Battleby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dizzy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battleby misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Battleby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Battleby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby lands a head shot.
Battleby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Dizzy Knox has been cut.
Battleby digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knox slips a straight right by Battleby.
Battleby misses with a body shot.
Battleby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Battleby lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Battleby throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox works Battleby's body with a nice hook.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Battleby misses.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Battleby and move into the clinch position.
A head kick from Battleby lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
 Knox is rocked!
Battleby moves in close and cracks Knox with a massive right hand! Knox, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Battleby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby is the new featherweight champion!
Ulysses Battleby looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
In defeat, Dizzy Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 1600 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Jerricho Patterson (ranked 224 p4p, 222 weight class). Mandiang comes to the cage accompanied by Oliver Twist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerricho Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandiang's waist but Mandiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
Patterson checks a low kick from Mandiang.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandiang looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patterson lands a head kick!
 It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang wants to slow Patterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mandiang tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang thumps Patterson with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson defending well as Mandiang loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
Mandiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Patterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson scores with a nice head shot.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Mandiang shakes it off.
Mandiang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mandiang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Patterson.
Patterson lands a leg kick that knocks Mandiang off balance momentarily.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mandiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Patterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mandiang lands with a good body shot.
Mandiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandiang swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang misses with a double jab.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patterson is defended easily by Mandiang.
Mandiang lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Mandiang catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang with a jab.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick.
Patterson checks a low kick from Mandiang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Mandiang is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandiang.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Patterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mandiang has got the better of the exchanges.
Mandiang jabs Patterson right on the nose. Patterson blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Crunch! Mandiang slams his shin into Patterson's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang avoids the head kick by Patterson.
It appears Mandiang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Patterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandiang to the mat! Mandiang manages to get full guard.
Mandiang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson drops back looking for a leg! Mandiang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mandiang manages to kick Patterson off! Patterson jumps back into Mandiang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mandiang pulls Patterson in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang is trying to keep Patterson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mandiang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mandiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson connects with a looping right hand.
Patterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandiang cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Patterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandiang. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson feints the counter takedown.
Mandiang tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
Patterson lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Mandiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid body kick from Mandiang.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mandiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Patterson backs away, Mandiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang sizes up Patterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mandiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandiang to the ground. Mandiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mandiang dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Mandiang.
Patterson lands a jab to Mandiang's midsection.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Mandiang moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patterson. That's going to slow Mandiang down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson scores with a head kick. Mandiang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mandiang lands.
Mandiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson misses with a double jab
and Mandiang counters with a body kick that stops Patterson in his tracks momentarily.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang lands a nice shot that snaps Patterson's head back.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Mandiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patterson takes a step back to recover.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang throws a leg kick which misses Patterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Patterson tries to avoid it.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Mandiang misses.
Mandiang with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Mandiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mandiang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Mandiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mandiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patterson's head.
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Patterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandiang.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Jerricho Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Patterson throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Patterson just manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mandiang should have avoided that one.
Mandiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandiang's head.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson throws the left hand but Mandiang avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patterson throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Patterson moved away.
Mandiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Mandiang slips the punch.
Mandiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Mandiang tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Mandiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandiang.
Patterson throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang looks to land a body kick but Patterson moved away.
Patterson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but Mandiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mandiang throws out a powerful jab.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Mandiang jumps back.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandiang. Patterson shrugs it off though.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerricho Patterson.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Patterson goes for a double leg but Mandiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandiang continues to drive forward.
Aboubacar Mandiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mandiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mandiang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 1207 p4p, 2637 weight class) and Ron Funches (ranked 169 p4p, 328 weight class). Goku comes to the cage accompanied by Makafushigi Adventure. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Funches!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Funches is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funches has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funches and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funches is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goku with a body shot.
Funches swings for the body but Goku moves out of range.
Funches moves into the clinch.
Goku lands with a right to the head.
Goku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goku looking for a takedown.
Funches misses with the head strike.
Funches throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goku blocks it with crossed arms.
Goku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Funches fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Funches is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku tries to get to full guard but Funches has control of the leg.
Goku is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funches keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funches trying to mount his opponent but Goku defends it.
Well, if Funches 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.
Funches looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funches performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Funches's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Funches has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Funches wants to control the pace but Goku is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funches takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funches content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funches wants to get back to his feet but Goku is holding on tight.
Funches sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funches takes Goku's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Goku is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funches is hanging on to Goku's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Funches controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Funches dominated that round.
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.
Goku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Funches did well to prevent Goku getting side control.
Goku is pressing down on Funches's thigh, looking to free his foot. Funches is holding on for now.
Funches keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Funches is trying to get back to full guard.
Goku is trying to control the action in half guard but Funches is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funches defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches is looking to control Goku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Funches avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Goku.
Funches is trying to get back to full guard.
Goku slips a nice elbow through Funches's hands, connecting with Funches's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku prevents Funches from improving his position.
Funches is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funches has hold of Goku's hands but Goku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funches keeping hold of Goku's head, controlling as best he can.
Goku is trying to control the action in half guard but Funches is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funches's head.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funches trying to control from the bottom.
Funches is pressing down on Goku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Funches has control of Goku's left arm, preventing Goku from doing any damage.
Goku is pushing down on Funches's leg trying to pass to half guard. Funches is fighting to maintain full guard but Goku has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goku connects with a nice short shot to Funches's temple.
Goku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funches 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funches avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goku.
Funches is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Funches knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goku is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Funches still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Funches has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Goku seems a little lost for a moment, as Funches dominates the positioning.
Goku tries to bench press Funches off him but Funches keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku manages to get back to half guard.
Funches controlling the action here.
Funches passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Funches.
Goku is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Funches is staying tight to Goku's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Funches laying and praying for a moment but Goku takes advantage and regains half guard.
Funches slows the pace down in half guard.
Goku missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goku is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Funches just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goku.
Funches lands a glancing blow to the side of Goku's head.
Goku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funches circles away.
Funches misses with a left hand
and Goku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funches scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goku in his tracks.
Funches swats away the attempt to clinch by Goku.
A big left from Goku misses.
Funches is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches works the jab nicely.
Goku ducks under a wild hook from Funches.
A jab from Funches does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funches. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funches on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Goku both land. Nice combination.
Goku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funches connects with a looping right hand.
Funches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goku motions for Funches to come forward. Goku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goku fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Goku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goku.
Funches looks to score with a jab to the body but Goku is just out of range.
A slow jab from Goku misses its intended target.
Goku shoots in looking for a takedown but Funches manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goku misses with a body shot.
Funches tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goku was well out of range. Poor timing from Funches.
Funches throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funches works the jab nicely.
Funches cracks Goku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ron Funches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funches swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funches checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Funches.
Goku moves into the clinch.
Funches lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goku backwards.
Goku takes a shot to the head.
Funches swings wildly with an uppercut but Goku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches has a couple of punches blocked by Goku.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funches landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funches gets underhooks to prevent Goku's takedown attempt.
Funches scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goku is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funches tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Goku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Funches fails to land.
Funches goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funches is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goku.
Funches pushes Goku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Funches misses with a punch on the inside.
Funches lands with a right to the head.
Goku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Funches pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funches avoids the body shot from Goku.
Funches throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funches throws a body punch but Goku moves out of range.
Goku takes one on the button.
Funches slaps away a takedown attempt from Goku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funches throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funches.
Funches has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funches throws a body punch but Goku moves out of range.
Goku throws a hook but Funches blocks it.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku swings for the body but Funches moves out of range.
It seemed like Funches was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Funches lands a glancing blow to the side of Goku's head.
Ron Funches seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funches has managed to clinch.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Funches avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short right from Funches.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Goku.
Funches working aggressively here.
Goku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
Funches lands a right hand.
Funches swings wildly with an uppercut but Goku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Goku.
Goku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Funches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funches 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Funches!
In his post fight interview, Ron Funches started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Son Goku stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe it, I thought I had trained very hard in the other world, but I was wrong. I didn't think there was anyone who had the same strength as me.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 851 p4p, 4172 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 121 p4p, 494 weight class). Hightower has chosen The Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ousmane Cisse 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
Cisse misses with an uppercut
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Cisse looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Cisse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower counters with a body kick.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cisse misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a head kick.
Hightower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cisse.
Cisse throws a sloppy body shot
and Hightower counters with an outside leg kick.
Hightower cracks Cisse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cisse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hightower finish him?
 Cisse is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a right hand from hell and Cisse is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
An out of breath Jason Hightower 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 Mauro Okongwu (ranked 388 p4p, 743 weight class) and Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 52 p4p, 105 weight class). Okongwu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Show Stop - REASON. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu lands a big head kick that sends Van Hoodonk tumbling to the mat! Okongwu takes a step backwards and waves Van Hoodonk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Wilhelm Van Hoodonk has been cut.
Okongwu cracks Van Hoodonk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Hoodonk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okongwu finish him?
Van Hoodonk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hoodonk ducks into an uppercut from Okongwu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mauro Okongwu, 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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