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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Nasty (ranked 24711 p4p, 6367 weight class) and AJ Stopper (ranked 654 p4p, 626 weight class). Nasty comes to the cage accompanied by Whip It by - DEVO. AJ Stopper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dirt Nasty's chin.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AJ Stopper!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stopper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like AJ Stopper has been cut.
Nasty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB in the buildup to the fight.
Stopper misses with a left hand
and Nasty counters with a straight right hand.
 Stopper is rocked!
Nasty moves in close and cracks Stopper with a massive right hand! Stopper, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirt Nasty!
Dirt Nasty tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Almeida (ranked 6350 p4p, 4013 weight class) and Demian Castro (ranked 625 p4p, 494 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Castro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a stiff right hand.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Almeida tenderised Castro's leg. Castro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Castro unleashes a big counter combination but Almeida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vitor Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida throws a one two combo.
Almeida seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Almeida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Almeida lands a glancing blow to the side of Castro's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro avoids the head kick by Almeida.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Almeida lands a right hook to the body.
Vitor Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro walks into a left hand.
Almeida pushes Castro away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Almeida.
Almeida lands a front kick.
Almeida throws out a powerful jab.
Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almeida counters with a series of strikes. Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Almeida drops Castro with a huge uppercut! Castro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Almeida is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Almeida!
A relieved looking Vitor Almeida 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Sampson (ranked 3700 p4p, 5228 weight class) and Frankee Guh Noo (ranked 423 p4p, 525 weight class). Guh Noo has chosen Peyton Parrish - For Honour as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankee Guh Noo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut.
Guh Noo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.
A left and a right from Guh Noo both land. Nice combination.
Guh Noo misses with a double jab
and Sampson counters with a nice right hand that sends Guh Noo toppling to the canvas! Guh Noo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sampson finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guh Noo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
Sampson cracks Guh Noo with a hook to the temple - Guh Noo is on wobbly legs here! Sampson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Guh Noo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sampson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Correia (ranked 3617 p4p, 5570 weight class) and Shapy Shifty (ranked 428 p4p, 569 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adolfo Correia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shapy Shifty!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifty fails to land the takedown.
Shifty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correia throws a jab when Shifty was well out of range.
Shifty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shifty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shifty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifty is working Correia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Correia is looking to stand up but Shifty isn't so interested in that idea.
Correia is trying to control the position but Shifty postures up.
Correia keeping full guard, as Shifty tries to pass.
Shifty won't allow Correia to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifty 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.
Correia wants to stand and escape but Shifty is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifty throwing strikes from guard but Correia blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shifty won't allow Correia to get back to his feet.
Correia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifty lands a couple of digs.
Shifty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifty is looking to work some ground and pound but Correia has wrist control.
Shifty stopping the sweep attempt from Correia.
Correia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifty manages to get himself to full guard.
Shifty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shifty is looking for a triangle but Correia pushes his legs off easily.
Correia tries to stand but Shifty is controlling from the bottom.
Shifty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Correia defends it easily.
Correia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Correia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shifty's guard.
Shifty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Correia wants to stand but Shifty is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shifty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Correia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifty has his foot on Correia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Correia works his way back into a safe position though.
Correia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shifty is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shifty lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Correia.
Correia scores with a sloppy right hand. Shifty should have avoided that one.
It looks like Shapy Shifty has been cut.
Correia throws an overhand right that lands on Shifty's shoulder, as Shifty tries to avoid the shot.
Shifty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shifty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shifty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shifty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Correia stuffs the takedown attempt from Shifty. Shifty gets slowly back to his feet.
Adolfo Correia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shapy Shifty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correia throws a shot from downtown. Shifty moves away and avoids it.
Correia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifty.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shifty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shapy Shifty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shapy Shifty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Correia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Correia wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Correia misses.
Correia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Shifty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Correia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shifty stalks Correia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Correia's face. Correia staggers backwards, shaken.
Correia looks to throw the jab but Shifty is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shifty.
Correia moves out of range of the body kick.
Correia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab-cross combination lands for Shifty and sends Correia crashing to the mat! Shifty follows him down to the mat - Correia regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Correia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correia pushes Shifty off looking to stand but Shifty dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Correia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shifty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Correia wants to get back to his feet.
Shifty throwing shots but Correia is blocking nicely.
Shifty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Correia seems to have got his legs back now.
Shifty is breathing heavily.
Correia is pressing down on Shifty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shapy Shifty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Correia wants to stand up but Shifty has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Correia prevents Shifty from improving his position.
Correia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shifty wants to improve his position but Correia is controlling well.
Correia wants to stand up but Shifty is controlling the position.
Shifty tries to roll over but Correia keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correia wants to stand up but Shifty is controlling the position.
Shifty is looking for a sweep. Correia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Correia is going to stand back up.
Shifty wants to improve his position but Correia is controlling well.
Correia wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shifty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Correia misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shifty misses with a few strikes there.
Shifty blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Correia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Correia's half guard.
Shifty prevents Correia from standing back up.
Correia wants to control but Shifty is keeping busy.
Shifty prevents Correia from standing back up.
Correia is looking to improve his position.
Shifty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Correia defends it well.
Shifty is looking to advance position but Correia won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correia wants to control but Shifty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Correia is trying to stand back up but Shifty is controlling him
Correia manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shifty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shifty stops Correia from standing up.
Correia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shifty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifty scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifty postures up in Correia's guard and throws a big left but Correia blocks it.
Correia is looking to stand up but Shifty isn't so interested in that idea.
Correia keeping full guard, as Shifty tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shapy Shifty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shapy Shifty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shifty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adolfo Correia is winning the standup battle so far.
Correia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shifty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shifty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shifty.
A telegraphed right hand from Correia misses the target.
Correia catches Shifty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Correia throws a shot from downtown. Shifty moves away and avoids it.
Correia throws a jab but it's blocked by Shifty.
Shifty slips a jab from Correia.
Shifty is looking for the big counter here.
Shifty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifty sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Correia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Correia can't do much from the bottom here.
Correia defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifty landing a few strikes.
Correia tries to buck Shifty off but Shifty is having none of it.
Correia wants to control but Shifty postures up.
Shifty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correia is looking to reverse the position.
Shifty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Correia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Correia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifty off and has taken his back!
Correia keeps control of the position as Shifty tries to break free.
Shifty tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Correia is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifty is still trying to improve position.
Correia get's back to his feet.
Correia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifty.
Shifty lands a head kick. Correia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Correia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Correia avoids the head kick by Shifty.
Correia throws an overhand right that lands on Shifty's shoulder, as Shifty tries to avoid the shot.
Shapy Shifty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correia throws a jab when Shifty was well out of range.
Shifty feints the counter takedown.
Shifty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shifty is looking to clinch.
Correia throwing a counter right hand but Shifty manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Correia misses.
Correia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifty.
Correia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correia blocks a head kick by Shifty.
Correia throws out a loose jab but Shifty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia lands a jab.
Good shot there by Correia.
Shifty moves out of range of the strikes.
Correia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shifty tries for a takedown but Correia circles away easily
enabling Correia to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Shapy Shifty's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Correia misses.
Shifty is looking for the big counter here.
Shifty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Correia lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Correia as he jumps to the side.
Adolfo Correia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shapy Shifty.
Correia walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shifty drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Correia swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shifty's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Correia!
Adolfo Correia got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hao Sawamura (ranked 3454 p4p, 3893 weight class) and Calvino Imbembe (ranked 433 p4p, 477 weight class). Imbembe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tarantella napoletana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hao Sawamura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calvino Imbembe's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hao Sawamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calvino Imbembe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawamura misses with a wild combination.
Imbembe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Imbembe throws the left hand but Sawamura avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a good cross that connects.
Imbembe misses with a body kick.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Imbembe manages to avoid it.
Sawamura takes a swing at Imbembe's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Calvino Imbembe has been cut.
Sawamura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbembe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawamura throws out the jab.
Sawamura throws a big shot that misses.
Imbembe unleashes a big counter combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sawamura swings for the body but Imbembe moves out of range.
Imbembe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Sawamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Imbembe wants to counter the offense by Sawamura and move into the clinch position.
Sawamura throws an off balance right hand
and Imbembe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sawamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sawamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sawamura scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imbembe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawamura.
Imbembe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sawamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imbembe circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Imbembe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sawamura misses with a body shot
and Imbembe counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawamura throws the left hand but Imbembe avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Sawamura.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura takes a swing at Imbembe's ribcage but misses.
Imbembe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbembe momentarily.
That has opened up Calvino Imbembe's cut even more.
Sawamura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sawamura scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Imbembe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sawamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbembe.
Sawamura is looking to counter punch.
Sawamura sends Imbembe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sawamura is motioning to the referee to let Imbembe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Imbembe is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawamura defending well as Imbembe loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Imbembe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sawamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sawamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Imbembe counter with a right hand.
Sawamura scores with a hook to the body. Imbembe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Imbembe tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imbembe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imbembe closes the distance but Sawamura moves to the side
and Sawamura scores with a counter punch that sends Imbembe to the canvas! Sawamura smells blood - he's punishing Imbembe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Imbembe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Paul (ranked 3355 p4p, 3604 weight class) and Jørgen Thrane (ranked 404 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jørgen Thrane!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrane connects with a right hand. Paul shakes it off.
Thrane closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.
Thrane lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul misses with the head strike.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Thrane cracks a nice hook into Paul's ribs.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Paul. That snapped Thrane's head back.
Thrane 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.
Nice defenses there by Thrane.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thrane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thrane missing with a left hand there. Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paul on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a right and a left that Thrane avoids nicely.
Thrane digs a good body shot into Paul's ribs.
Thrane moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Thrane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Thrane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrane lands a body shot.
Thrane presses Paul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Thrane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrane.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrane.
Thrane scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrane moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Thrane lands a body punch.
A short left from Thrane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Thrane.
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrane.
Thrane flashes Paul a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Paul's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Paul crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thrane punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jørgen Thrane!
After winning the bout, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bruce Paul stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got in my head before i event took the fight and asked my manager if i was even ready for this guy clearly i wasnt!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Saari (ranked 2940 p4p, 4138 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 371 p4p, 475 weight class). Saari comes into the arena with Oranssi Pazuzu - Lahja blaring out of the sound system. Thibodeaux Jr. has chosen Rags2Riches 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksi Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saari lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Saari.
Saari misses with the combination.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saari looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari is looking for a counter combo.
Saari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Saari moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. That's going to slow Saari down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Saari's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Saari moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking body shot.
Saari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Saari stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Saari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saari misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Saari was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Saari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Saari looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it well.
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
A bone on bone clash there as Saari blocks the leg kick.
Saari slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saari doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Saari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes Saari away with a front kick.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux Jr. avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds his right hand into Saari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saari rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux Jr. - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Saari's jaw. Saari's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Thibodeaux Jr. does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.
Aleksi Saari was interviewed post fight and said 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 2134 p4p, 2462 weight class) and David Goggins (ranked 261 p4p, 306 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Goggins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goggins scores with a jab. Strakapoud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goggins throws a series of punches but Strakapoud avoids them all with ease.
Strakapoud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stanislav Strakapoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strakapoud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goggins forces Strakapoud back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Goggins on the inside.
Goggins pushes Strakapoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strakapoud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Goggins.
Strakapoud is trying to pull guard but Goggins has him pressed against the cage.
Goggins lands a shot to the body.
Goggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strakapoud.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Strakapoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goggins lands with a light punch inside.
Goggins misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strakapoud is trying to pull guard but Goggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goggins lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strakapoud.
Goggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goggins lands a right hand.
Goggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goggins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strakapoud backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goggins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strakapoud takes a shot to the head.
Goggins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strakapoud jumps guard but Goggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Goggins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goggins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strakapoud backwards.
Goggins lands with a light punch inside.
Strakapoud is rocked!
Goggins lands an uppercut.
Oh Strakapoud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goggins lands an uppercut.
A short right from Goggins on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goggins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goggins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goggins dips a shoulder and cracks Strakapoud with a mighty uppercut! Strakapoud falls back against the cage and Goggins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Strakapoud is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goggins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goggins!
David Goggins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Funny (ranked 2248 p4p, 1434 weight class) and Hank McCoy (ranked 281 p4p, 187 weight class). Funny comes to the cage accompanied by Throw some D's on it. McCoy has chosen Monster as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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213
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Funny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from McCoy.
McCoy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCoy throws a nice head kick!
McCoy throws a shot to the body.
McCoy 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.
Nice shot by McCoy.
McCoy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCoy is looking to slow Funny down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy lunges at Funny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funny's hand.
McCoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Funny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funny walks into a straight right hand from McCoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy lands with a hook. Funny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by McCoy.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCoy.
McCoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Funny's head.
Funny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCoy. McCoy obviously looking to wear him down.
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funny at a distance.
McCoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funny takes one to the side of the head.
McCoy lands with a kick to the temple. Funny shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hank McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Funny had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funny fails with the takedown.
McCoy throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funny doesn't seem bothered though.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Funny avoids nicely.
McCoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - McCoy coming out on top.
McCoy sizes up Funny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCoy lands with an overhand left.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
McCoy scores with a jab. Funny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCoy scores with a three punch combo!
McCoy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Funny takes a step back to recover.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCoy lands the left hand.
McCoy lands with a good body shot.
McCoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Funny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for McCoy.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCoy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy scores with the left hand. Funny knows he should have avoided that one.
McCoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
McCoy 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.
McCoy lands a jab to Funny's midsection.
McCoy scores with a nice head shot.
McCoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for McCoy.
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Funny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funny.
McCoy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hank McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funny walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by McCoy.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
McCoy connects with a crisp jab.
McCoy lands a lovely overhand right.
McCoy scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoy throws a combination. Funny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Funny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Funny on the side of the head.
Funny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCoy with a nice calf kick.
Funny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy thuds his right hand into Funny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Funny walks into a straight right hand from McCoy.
McCoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCoy lands a nice shot that snaps Funny's head back.
McCoy scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funny manages to avoid it.
Funny tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Funny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCoy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCoy misses with a head kick.
McCoy cracks a nice hook into Funny's ribs.
McCoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funny.
McCoy scores with a leg kick.
Funny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funny fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Funny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCoy - the referee stops the clock and Funny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCoy. Funny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funny.
Funny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as McCoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funny doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funny is defended easily by McCoy.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from McCoy.
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a really nice looking cross but Funny seems unphased.
Funny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funny fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Funny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funny there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by McCoy there.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Funny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for McCoy.
McCoy lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McCoy works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCoy.
Funny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab by McCoy.
Funny closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away.
Funny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Funny's head.
McCoy lands a leg kick that knocks Funny off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from McCoy finds it's target.
McCoy throws a head kick but Funny moves out of range.
Funny appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funny.
Funny attempts a counter takedown but McCoy avoids it well and moves away.
McCoy lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy scores with the left hand. Funny knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy thumps Funny with a low kick.
McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy.
A punch lands to the side of Funny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCoy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Funny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCoy!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funny lands a decent elbow from side control.
Funny lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCoy down.
Funny controlling from side mount.
Funny lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCoy down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funny working the ground and pound.
McCoy is not content to let Funny control the position.
Doug Funny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy pushes Funny away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Funny gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Funny wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funny scores with punches from side control.
Funny cracks McCoy with a big right hand but McCoy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Funny scoring with punches and elbows.
McCoy is trying to buck Funny off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funny wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy pushes Funny away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Funny gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Funny scores with punches from side control.
McCoy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Funny wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McCoy tries to escape but Funny is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funny landing strikes.
McCoy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Funny in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Funny wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
Funny in side control lands a decent elbow.
Funny trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet but Funny drags him back down.
McCoy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McCoy throws Funny to one side and escapes!
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doug Funny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funny takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank McCoy!
After winning the bout, Hank McCoy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Daverio (ranked 746 p4p, 1300 weight class) and Garyn Girith (ranked 90 p4p, 147 weight class). 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 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateo Daverio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Girith. Those never looked like landing.
Daverio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Girith with a jab.
Girith misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Daverio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daverio has Girith up against the cage in a clinch.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Girith 's eye.
Daverio struggles to land a body shot inside as Girith controls his hands.
Girith tries a body shot but Daverio blocks it.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Girith prevents a body shot from Daverio.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Girith blocks the elbow strike.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Daverio.
Girith manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Girith has his foot on Daverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Daverio slips nicely into half guard.
Girith gets full guard.
Daverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Girith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daverio wants to stand but Girith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daverio looking to pass the guard.
Daverio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daverio trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daverio is aware though and is defending well.
Daverio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Daverio'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.
Daverio throws a big right hand that misses.
Daverio is pushing down on Girith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girith is fighting to maintain full guard but Daverio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daverio is pressing down on Girith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Girith is holding on for now.
Girith moves into full guard.
Daverio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio slips nicely into half guard.
Girith is looking to improve his position.
Daverio trying to pass the guard but Girith defending well.
Girith tries to roll over but Daverio keeps him under control.
Daverio wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
Girith tries to get to full guard but Daverio has control of the leg.
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.
Daverio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daverio prevents Girith from improving his position.
Girith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daverio pulls his head out easily.
Daverio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Girith throws a jab when Daverio was well out of range.
Daverio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daverio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girith scores with a jab to the head.
Girith lands a slapping body shot.
Garyn Girith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daverio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Girith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Girith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daverio moves away from the strike by Girith.
Daverio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daverio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Girith looks to land a right hand but Daverio moved out of range.
Girith scores with a punch to the head.
Daverio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith throws out a loose jab but Daverio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Girith throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio pushes Girith up against the cage in a clinch.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
Girith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Daverio.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Girith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daverio backwards.
Girith lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daverio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girith's brow.
Girith pulls guard effortlessly.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Daverio from controlling successfully.
Daverio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Daverio from controlling successfully.
Girith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Girith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio postures up in Girith's guard and throws a big left but Girith blocks it.
Daverio wants to stand but Girith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daverio is pushing down on Girith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girith is fighting to maintain full guard but Daverio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Girith looking for submissions off his back.
Daverio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Girith won't allow Daverio to pass to mount.
Girith is trying to get back to full guard.
Girith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daverio's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daverio showing good submission defense here.
Daverio tries to break free.
Girith working for a choke but Daverio is defending well.
Girith has the hooks in. Daverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Girith looking for the RNC.
Daverio is in bad spot here.
Girith tightening his grip on Daverio, looking for the choke.
Daverio is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith 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!
Girith throws a hook but Daverio blocks it.
Daverio ducks right into an uppercut from Girith.
Girith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daverio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girith.
Daverio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Daverio drops his hands momentarily and Girith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girith works Daverio's body with a nice hook.
Girith throws an off balance right hand
and Daverio counters with a nice body shot.
Girith misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Daverio misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith throws a poor cross that misses
and Daverio counters with a thumping low kick.
Daverio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Girith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girith throws a hook but Daverio avoids it easily.
Daverio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girith lands a slapping body shot.
Girith lands with a nice body punch.
Daverio ducks right into an uppercut from Girith.
Garyn Girith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daverio connects with a leg kick.
Girith looks to score with a jab to the body but Daverio is just out of range.
Girith takes a swing at Daverio's ribcage but misses.
Girith swings for the body but Daverio moves out of range.
A punch combination from Girith misses.
Girith throws a hook but Daverio avoids it easily.
Girith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daverio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daverio slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith throws the left hand but Daverio avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Daverio misses the target.
Girith looks to throw the jab but Daverio is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Daverio misses its target.
Girith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daverio slips under a jab from Girith.
Daverio slips a jab from Girith.
Daverio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Girith, as that shot connected.
Girith lands with a shot to the body.
Girith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daverio manages to avoid it.
Daverio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daverio.
Girith throws the left hand but Daverio avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girith blocks a leg kick.
Girith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girith misses with a straight right.
Daverio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Girith misses with a straight left.
Daverio closes the distance and clinches.
Girith avoids a wild elbow strike from Daverio.
Girith working aggressively here.
Girith struggles to land a body shot inside as Daverio controls his hands.
Daverio digs a right hand into Girith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girith's gas tank.
Girith blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Girith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Girith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daverio digs a right hand into Girith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girith's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Girith in his tracks for a moment.
Mateo Daverio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daverio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Girith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daverio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daverio tries a body shot but Girith blocks it.
Daverio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girith's elbow.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
Girith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Girith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daverio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Girith can turn it around.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daverio prevents a body shot from Girith.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Girith lands a nice uppercut.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Girith in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Garyn Girith has been cut.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Clinched against the cage, Daverio lands a big elbow that drops Girith! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Girith is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Daverio!
Mateo Daverio retains his featherweight title!
Mateo Daverio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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