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Highland 146 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Pierce (ranked 6277 p4p, 25004 weight class) and Greg Gregory (ranked 651 p4p, 757 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Pierce!
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, Greg Gregory!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory slips a straight right by Pierce.
Gregory drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierce defends it well.
Pierce tries to bum rush Gregory with a series of wild strikes but Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierce but Pierce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gregory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierce.
Pierce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Pierce.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches.
Gregory tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierce avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is trying to force a seperation but Pierce has the dominant position.
Pierce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Pierce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregory decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pierce's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory wants to get up but he can't break Pierce's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Gregory sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory wants to stand but Pierce 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.
Gregory postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory gets a takedown into half guard.
Pierce wants to get back to full guard.
Pierce is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregory.
Pierce is doing well to control the position and prevent Gregory from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gregory is working away from the top position though.
Pierce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregory on the ground.
Well, if Gregory 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.
Gregory tries to stand and escape but Pierce is controlling the position.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pierce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregory is looking for a kimura but Pierce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gregory to get the leverage.
Pierce is in trouble now - Gregory has advanced to mount!
Pierce is working to get back to half guard.
Gregory controlling his opponent.
Pierce is looking to improve his position but Gregory isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Pierce that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pierce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pierce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pierce is striking from the bottom but Gregory uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gregory wants to free his trapped foot but Pierce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gregory is still trying to improve position.
Gregory wants to stand up but Pierce is controlling the position.
Gregory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory passes to side control.
Gregory tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory throws an elbow but Pierce slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pierce is looking to reverse the position.
Gregory trying to control the position but Pierce is working away.
Pierce is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierce keeps working.
Gregory looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Pierce is looking for a sweep.
Gregory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregory trying to control the action but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Pierce is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Gregory scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pierce's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Pierce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gregory controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pierce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gregory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to avoid it but Gregory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierce to the ground. Pierce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gregory scrambles back to his feet.
Gregory is looking to clinch but Pierce is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierce.
Prince Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregory walks into a jab.
Pierce 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Prince Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce throws a series of punches but Gregory moves out of range.
Pierce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierce sizes up Gregory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prince Pierce is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gregory scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gregory fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce throws a right hand that Gregory ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregory also avoids with ease.
Pierce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with Pierce, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes Pierce against the cage but Pierce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prince Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gregory.
Gregory tries to clinch but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregory was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Gregory feints the counter takedown.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Pierce dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Pierce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregory dodges the punch combination from Pierce.
Pierce sizes up Gregory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregory is defended easily by Pierce.
Gregory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierce throws the left hand but Gregory avoids the punch easily.
Gregory is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pierce throws a nice looking combination but Gregory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prince Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregory closes the distance and pushes Pierce back into the cage.
Pierce just leaning against Gregory, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce trying to stall but Gregory improves his position.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
Gregory is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prince Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gregory.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
Gregory gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce trying to strike off his back.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce pulls Gregory in close to prevent any damage.
Pierce working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory 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.
Gregory gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierce but Pierce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gregory walks into a jab.
Pierce misses with a few strikes there.
Pierce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pierce was covering up waiting for the punch and Gregory finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pierce has a closed guard, preventing Gregory from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gregory trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Greg Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregory passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Pierce wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gregory has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pierce defend it? Gregory steps over the head and cranks it - Pierce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gregory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Gregory!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lidio Noia (ranked 3041 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Bernard Geoffrion (ranked 386 p4p, 491 weight class). Lidio Noia 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lidio Noia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Geoffrion !
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Geoffrion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Bernard Geoffrion has been cut.
Noia misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geoffrion .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noia cracks Geoffrion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion has his takedown stuffed
letting Noia counter with a right hand.
Lidio Noia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Geoffrion .
Geoffrion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Geoffrion shoots in but Noia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geoffrion takes a swing at Noia's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noia is looking to chop away at Geoffrion 's legs.
Noia defending well as Geoffrion loads up on a big left hand.
Noia connects with a single shot there.
Noia lands with a hook. Geoffrion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geoffrion 's head backwards.
Geoffrion throws a big shot that misses.
As Geoffrion backs away, Noia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noia moves away from the strike by Geoffrion .
Noia is looking to counter punch.
Lidio Noia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geoffrion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geoffrion moves forwards but Noia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Geoffrion shoots in looking for a takedown but Noia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geoffrion 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion gets a double leg takedown into Noia's guard.
Noia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geoffrion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geoffrion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Geoffrion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Geoffrion working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noia's guard.
Geoffrion working over Noia with some ground and pound. Noia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geoffrion is thwarting Noia's attempts to control the position.
Geoffrion controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lidio Noia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Geoffrion 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Geoffrion .
Noia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Geoffrion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noia connects with a right hand. Geoffrion shakes it off.
Geoffrion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noia was well out of range. Poor timing from Geoffrion .
We've been informed that Geoffrion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Noia misses the target.
Geoffrion takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Geoffrion misses
and Noia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Geoffrion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noia rather than just go for the knockout.
Geoffrion misses with a takedown
and Noia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Noia scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Geoffrion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noia lands with a right hand.
Geoffrion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noia counters with a nice uppercut.
 Geoffrion is rocked!
Geoffrion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here as Geoffrion stalls from top position.
Noia tries to buck Geoffrion off but Geoffrion is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion tries for a kimura but Noia is defending well.
Geoffrion is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Noia is trying to escape and Geoffrion transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Noia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Geoffrion ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernard Geoffrion !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimothy Jones (ranked 4269 p4p, 2474 weight class) and Xqc DoubleU (ranked 517 p4p, 320 weight class). DoubleU is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enjoy Your Stay. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimothy Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xqc DoubleU!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DoubleU looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from DoubleU finds it's way through Jones 's defenses.
DoubleU darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DoubleU takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones drops DoubleU with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimothy Jones !
Our winner, Jimothy Jones , 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.
In defeat, Xqc DoubleU stepped up to the mic, saying 'xqcL'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Murphy (ranked 1936 p4p, 6461 weight class) and Bizzo Colez (ranked 106 p4p, 314 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone- The Dubliners. Colez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lose Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bizzo Colez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bizzo Colez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Colez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colez won't be happy with that.
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colez to his feet.
Colez throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Murphy is standing up over Colez. Colez looks to escape but Murphy dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez is trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Colez throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colez works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Colez misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Colez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murphy is controlling him well.
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bizzo Colez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Colez - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Colez. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colez is wriggling around but Murphy manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colez throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Colez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy decides to stand up.
Colez is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Colez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colez to his feet.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bizzo Colez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colez throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Colez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Colez sprawls and moves away.
Colez takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colez looks winded!
Colez tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colez - that will leave a mark!
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy stands up from Colez's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bizzo Colez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Colez misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Colez throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Colez is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Colez's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colez is breathing heavily.
Murphy biding his time, controlling Colez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, Colez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murphy gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Colez misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Colez bucks up and tries to throw Murphy off but instead Murphy has got his back!
Murphy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murphy gets back to his feet. Colez is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Colez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Colez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Colez avoids it well and moves away.
Colez throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colez!
Colez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy stands up out of the half guard.
Colez tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy gets to his feet. Colez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Colez misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Colez throws a lazy body kick
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Colez misses with the combination.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Colez.
No joy there for Colez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colez misses with a looping right.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Colez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colez scores with a three punch combo!
Colez misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Colez's back.
Murphy has Colez's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colez looks to throw a body kick
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Colez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy stands up from half guard.
Colez swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Colez wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Colez, up you get!
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy gets to his feet. Colez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colez misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colez throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Colez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy decides to stand and escape the position.
Colez misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Colez fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colez misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colez misses with a combination
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colez's guard.
Colez is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colez misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy!
In defeat, Bizzo Colez stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just the beginning...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 3047 p4p, 346 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 388 p4p, 50 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Nti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nti!
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nti is trying to control Askrew's posture but Askrew avoids it.
Askrew tries for a kimura but Nti is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nti is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Nti is defending well.
Askrew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Askrew swings around for an armbar but Nti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Askrew's guard.
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nti is aware though and is defending well.
Nti controlling from the top position.
Askrew is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Nti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.
Askrew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nti has passed into half guard!
Askrew is breathing heavily.
Nti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Askrew actively working from the bottom here.
Nti controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nti controlling the action here.
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Askrew looking for subs from the bottom but Nti mounts him!
Askrew tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Nti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Nti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwame Nti 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.
Nti scores with the left hand. Askrew knows he should have avoided that one.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti throws a good cross that connects.
Nti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti misses the jab.
Nti lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Askrew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti lands with a nice body punch.
Askrew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nti misses the jab.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Nti is quick to defend against it.
Nti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nti tests Askrew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a body punch but Askrew moves out of range.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti scores with a nice strike.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Nti as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Nti as he connects with a hook.
Nti looks to land a combination. Askrew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nti 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.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti scores with a nice right hand.
Askrew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askrew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askrew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a hook. Askrew ducked under it nicely.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Kwame Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti connects with a body shot that sends Askrew's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Askrew's head but Askrew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Nti jabs at Askrew's body.
Askrew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwame Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askrew moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Jab from Nti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Askrew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nti lands with a hook. Askrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Nti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Nti.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but Askrew seems unphased.
Askrew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askrew's head backwards.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Askrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nti throws a body punch but Askrew moves out of range.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti thuds his right hand into Askrew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Nti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Askrew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Askrew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nti to score with a decent uppercut.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Askrew.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Askrew slips a straight right by Nti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nti.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Askrew moves away and avoids it.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti throws a looping overhand right but Askrew ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew tries to move into range but Nti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
A jab from Nti does it's job there.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askrew.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askrew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askrew walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Nti finds it's target.
Nti throws a jab when Askrew was well out of range.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws the left hand but Askrew avoids the punch easily.
Askrew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.
Askrew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Askrew moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Nti finds it's target.
Nti scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askrew.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Nti.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nti swings widly with a right hand
and Askrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askrew.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti is pulling down on Askrew's head. It's preventing any offense from Askrew, at least for the moment.
Askrew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nti!
Askrew is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nti 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 755 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 115 p4p, 196 weight class). San has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
San swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
San tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San misses with an uppercut.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
San darts in trying to clinch
and Minoru Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
San wants to clinch up but Minoru Ii keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
San tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath San's ribcage. San let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San takes a shot to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San's elbow.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
San tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from San.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
San tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
San prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
San working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
San misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
San gets through Minoru Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
San breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
San misses the jab.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii 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.
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
A jab from Minoru Ii finds it's way through San's defenses.
San misses with a two punch combination.
San pivots, looking for a leg kick but Minoru Ii is out of range and San settles back down.
Minoru Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
San throws a right hand that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
San lands a nice shot to the body.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minoru Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San's hands.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San darts in and clinches Minoru Ii up against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii is pressed up against the cage. San has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minoru Ii down to the mat. Minoru Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook.
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San misses with a body shot.
Minoru Ii scores with the left hand. San knows he should have avoided that one.
Minoru Ii stuns San with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Minoru Ii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Minoru Ii digs a good hook to San's body.
San tries to clinch up.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross.
San is rocked!
Minoru Ii connects with a right hand. San shakes it off.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San drives through and clinches with Minoru Ii against the cage.
San seems to have recovered his senses.
San takes a shot to the head.
San stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
San prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from San.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into San's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by San.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
San is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii is leaning against San and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San backwards.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as San controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
Minoru Ii gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii works on San's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but San blocks it.
A short right from San on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but San blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
San misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of San's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
San tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves away
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minoru Ii's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
San gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San blocks an uppercut.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shichiroji San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San working aggressively here.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San backwards.
San misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sans head.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San working aggressively here.
San lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with a short 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!
San prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but San blocks it.
Minoru Ii gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minoru Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A relieved looking Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Shichiroji San had this to say: 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 373 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 52 p4p, 162 weight class). Winters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All Along the Watchtower. Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Granite chin |
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Winters thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Winters wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Winters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard!
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.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Winters is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy passes Winters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winters did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Winters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winters is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winters avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy prevents Winters from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winters is concentrating on defense, preventing Murphy from advancing position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Winters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Winters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there!
Winters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Winters controlling the pace for now.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Winters wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters looking to finish with strikes here!
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Winters has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Winters looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Winters drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking to control.
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murphy is not content to let Winters control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Winters trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy prevents Winters from moving into mount.
Winters controls the position from side control.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Winters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Winters dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winters controls the pace.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Winters passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Murphy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Winters is really stuck here.
Winters breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters 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 David Scott (ranked 290 p4p, 852 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 40 p4p, 114 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter fighter
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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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quigley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quigley throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quigley breaks the clinch.
Scott moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.
Quigley throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Quigley trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quigley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quigley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott staying out of range there.
Quigley lands a jab to the nose.
Scott wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Quigley's guard.
Quigley wants to get back to his feet but Scott passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott stalling.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scott wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Quigley is looking for the big counter here.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quigley just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Quigley as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quigley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quigley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quigley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A hook to the body from Quigley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quigley.
Quigley effectively controlling the action here.
Quigley cracks Scott with a nice body shot.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quigley slows down the pace here.
Scott pulls Quigley into guard.
Quigley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quigley wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Quigley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quigley defends it easily.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quigley wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Quigley is proving a slippery customer.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Quigley looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quigley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley tries to stand but Scott is controlling from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control the position but Quigley postures up.
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quigley defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Quigley defends easily.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Quigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Quigley throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Scott changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quigley swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
Quigley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quigley misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Quigley misses.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quigley.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Quigley.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quigley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quigley can turn it around.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quigley smiles and moves away.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Quigley. That snapped Scott's head back.
Quigley stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quigley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
Quigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quigley holds on and takes a little breather.
Matthew Quigley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quigley keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quigley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quigley has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Quigley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quigley 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Quigley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 541 p4p, 57 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 64 p4p, 9 weight class). Takashi has chosen å‰ç”°å…„弟 Rising as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takashi misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azevedo Souza sprawls well initially but Takashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo Souza!
Takashi controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi tries to take Azevedo Souza's back but instead Azevedo Souza uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza defending well.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Takashi postures up.
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azevedo Souza is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi prevents Azevedo Souza from improving his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Takashi postures up.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi is looking to clinch.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takashi has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Azevedo Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand.
Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Azevedo Souza in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi 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.
A cross from Takashi lands.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a left hand
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Takashi forces Azevedo Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Azevedo Souza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Azevedo Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Takashi working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azevedo Souza showing good submission defense here.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Azevedo Souza tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Azevedo Souza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takashi trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza is trying to defend against the choke here but Takashi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takashi Tightens the hold and Azevedo Souza taps out furiously! Takashi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 15 p4p, 282 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 4 p4p, 37 weight class). Finlayson comes into the arena with Scotland the Brave, Black Bear blaring out of the sound system. Torhte Finlayson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonatane Veainu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Finlayson with an uppercut!
Finlayson stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finlayson misses with a hook
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Finlayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
A counter left hand to the body from Finlayson misses its target.
Decent striking displayed by Veainu there.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finlayson walks into a jab.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Veainu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finlayson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finlayson.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finlayson.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Finlayson finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Finlayson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finlayson moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finlayson blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Finlayson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu with a nice cross.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu clobbers Finlayson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finlayson slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Finlayson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finlayson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Finlayson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod.
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.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Finlayson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finlayson misses with a body shot
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Finlayson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finlayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finlayson on the side of the head.
Finlayson punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Finlayson moved out of range.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Finlayson's body. Finlayson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Finlayson takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu connects with the punch.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Veainu stuns Finlayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlayson lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finlayson circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Veainu throws a hook but Finlayson blocks it.
Veainu misses with a hook. Finlayson ducked under it nicely.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Finlayson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Jab by Finlayson.
Finlayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Finlayson cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson sends Veainu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlayson is motioning to the referee to let Veainu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Veainu is rocked!
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson drops Veainu with a naaaaasty hook - Veainu is in real trouble here! Finlayson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson 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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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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