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CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 4171 p4p, 4359 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 384 p4p, 395 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Sagaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Anti Happy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Happy, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Happy. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
Happy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sagaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy postures up in Sagaki's guard and throws a big left but Sagaki blocks it.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Happy cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Happy is fighting to break Sagaki's control of his arms but Sagaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Happy slips nicely into half guard.
Happy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagaki trying to control from the bottom.
Sagaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Happy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Happy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Happy chips away with some ground and pound.
Happy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Happy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagaki pulls Happy in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Happy drives through with a takedown into Sagaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sagaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Happy.
Happy manages to break the clinch.
Happy leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anti Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Sagaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sagaki shoots in but Happy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sagaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Happy's waist but Happy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sagaki off to one side.
Happy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sagaki manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy looks for a takedown but Sagaki sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sagaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Happy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sagaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sagaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Happy tries to avoid it but Sagaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Happy to the ground. Happy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagaki gets tackled into the cage by Happy. Happy maintains the clinch.
Happy tries to pull guard but Sagaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Happy drops back down to his feet.
Happy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Happy as he jumps to the side.
Sagaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sagaki darts in looking for a takedown but Happy gets double underhooks and turns Sagaki into the cage.
Happy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagaki can do to turn this around?
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happy swivels and escapes.
Sagaki darts in looking for a takedown but Happy gets double underhooks and turns Sagaki into the cage.
Happy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anti Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Happy tries to sprawl out of it but Sagaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Happy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Happy!
Happy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sagaki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Happy is on him like a limpet, forcing Sagaki back against the cage.
Sagaki is trying to break free.
Happy lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagaki scores with a takedown into Happy's guard.
Happy pushes Sagaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy misses with a wild combination.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Happy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Happy misses with a leg kick.
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into Sagaki's guard.
Sagaki pushes Happy off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagaki has his takedown stuffed
and Happy counters with a good low kick that Sagaki was not able to check.
A cross from Happy lands.
Happy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Happy is trying to defend but Sagaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Happy wants to control but Sagaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sagaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Happy.
Sagaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Happy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sagaki's guard! Nice work there by Happy!
Sagaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki pulls Happy in close to his closed guard and prevents Happy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Happy throws a strike but Sagaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sagaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Happy dives on top into guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Happy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sagaki trying to keep a closed guard but Happy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Happy wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sagaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Happy tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Happy moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sagaki.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Happy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Happy is trying to get back to half guard.
Sagaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Happy is trying to control Sagaki's posture but Sagaki avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sagaki is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Happy, who protects the arm well.
Sagaki swings around for an armbar but Happy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sagaki's guard.
Happy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happy!
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happy swivels and escapes.
Happy works the jab nicely.
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Happy sprawls well.
Sagaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sagaki is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Anti Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Happy circles away.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Sagaki goes for a double leg but Happy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Happy continues to drive forward.
Sagaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Happy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagaki somewhat.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Happy.
A punch combination from Happy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki shoots in but no luck this time.
As Sagaki looks to move away, Happy throws a big counter combo but Sagaki just gets out of the way.
Sagaki tries to sprawl but Happy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sagaki kicks Happy off and gets back to his feet.
Happy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Happy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sagaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Happy.
Happy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Happy lands a few punches from side control.
Happy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Happy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sagaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sagaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Happy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki keeping control of the position.
Anti Happy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Happy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sagaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Happy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Happy 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Happy!
A relieved looking Anti Happy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Swanson (ranked 4400 p4p, 1963 weight class) and Steven Petersen (ranked 445 p4p, 228 weight class). Swanson's entrance music is Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Jacques Swanson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jacques Swanson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacques Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Petersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Petersen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petersen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
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!
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersen checks it well.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Petersen moves out of range easily.
Petersen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson slips a straight right by Petersen.
Swanson has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Swanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petersen.
Petersen missing with knees to the body.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Swanson.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petersen.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersen misses with some punches.
Petersen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson stalls.
Swanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Swanson improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Petersen.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Swanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petersen stalling the fight.
Petersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Swanson lands a shoulder strike.
Petersen stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petersen moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen misses with a two punch combination.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Swanson moves forwards but Petersen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen jabs at Swanson's body.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Petersen moves out of range.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Petersen fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Petersen pushes him off.
Swanson throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petersen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Petersen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petersen duly obliges.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Petersen backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Petersen throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen misses the jab.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Petersen in the body.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that Petersen semi-blocks.
Petersen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Petersen is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Swanson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petersen.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Petersen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Petersen.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Petersen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Swanson clinches with his opponent.
Petersen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson wants to clinch.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
A cross from Petersen lands.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petersen at a distance.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Petersen stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersen.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petersen is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson throws a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Swanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petersen effectively controlling the action here.
Petersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Swanson.
Petersen tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson leaning against his opponent.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Petersen keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Swanson on the inside.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Swanson lands a jab.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petersen throws a front kick that sends Swanson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacques Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson slips a jab from Petersen.
As Petersen backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Good work by Petersen as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersen checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Petersen.
I've got Petersen 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
In his post fight interview, Steven Petersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jacques Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 2313 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Clive Staples Lewis (ranked 293 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clive Staples Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lewis. Lewis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Clive Staples Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis moves to clinch but Fitzsimmons breaks away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
Lewis has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Our sources have told us that Fitzsimmons has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lewis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lewis looks winded!
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzsimmons is working Lewis over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
 Lewis is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Lewis lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Staples Lewis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons cracks Lewis with an uppercut from hell and Lewis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fitzsimmons's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons with a nice head shot there.
Fitzsimmons stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fitzsimmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Fitzsimmons controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lewis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzsimmons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzsimmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lewis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully.
Lewis tries to strike from the bottom.
Lewis throwing short punches from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
Fitzsimmons works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzsimmons pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzsimmons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzsimmons lands strikes from half guard.
Sol Fitzsimmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzsimmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Fitzsimmons drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons lands a couple of elbows.
Fitzsimmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clive Staples Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Lewis's head back.
That has opened up Clive Staples Lewis's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fitzsimmons! Lewis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
An out of breath Sol Fitzsimmons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masa Funaki (ranked 1669 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Marchrius Rossi (ranked 205 p4p, 296 weight class). Rossi has chosen Metal Slug Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Funaki misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Funaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Funaki tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Funaki's head back.
Funaki is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Funaki rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rossi.
I was talking to Funaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Funaki.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki lands a nice elbow.
Funaki can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Funaki slowing the pace effectively.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
As Rossi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Rossi is predictable there
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Funaki catches Rossi right on the button with a cross.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Funaki.
Decent striking displayed by Funaki there.
Funaki lands a slapping body shot.
Funaki tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funaki.
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Funaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Funaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Rossi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki looks for the body kick but Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funaki throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Funaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Funaki.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi moves forwards but Funaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Funaki moves out of range easily.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Funaki.
Rossi swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Funaki scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Funaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funaki.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Funaki thows a body kick. Rossi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Funaki punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Funaki's shoulder, as Funaki tries to avoid the shot.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Funaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funaki blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Funaki.
Funaki moves to clinch but Rossi breaks away
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funaki scores with a nice right hand.
Funaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Funaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki motions for Rossi to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossi checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funaki cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Funaki with a nice calf kick.
Funaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Masa Funaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a low kick but Funaki avoids it.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Funaki throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Funaki's head but Funaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Funaki cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki slips under a jab from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Funaki down.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funaki darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Funaki misses with a leg kick.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funaki tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Funaki moves away and avoids it.
Funaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Funaki keeps Rossi at a distance using the push kick.
Funaki scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Funaki tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funaki checks a leg kick.
Funaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Funaki is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.
Rossi throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Funaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Funaki. That one must have hurt.
Funaki throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Funaki with a nice calf kick.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Funaki lands a jab to the nose.
Funaki tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Funaki misses with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funaki scores with a shot to the body.
Funaki misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Funaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Funaki throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Funaki throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossi in the body.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Funaki moves out of range easily.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funaki defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Funaki tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Funaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Rossi.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Funaki blocks a jab.
Funaki connects with a leg kick.
Funaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Funaki defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Funaki.
Funaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Funaki.
Rossi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Funaki.
Funaki is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masa Funaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Funaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Funaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Funaki throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funaki.
A nice leg kick from Funaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Funaki's head.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Funaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Funaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki digs a good body shot into Rossi's ribs.
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Funaki lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Funaki misses.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Funaki is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Masa Funaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funaki blocks a jab.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Funaki.
Funaki lands a front kick.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Funaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.
Funaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Funaki moves into the clinch.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funaki.
Funaki motions for Rossi to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Funaki misses.
Funaki moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Funaki should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Funaki lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Funaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
That kick from Funaki tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funaki drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Rossi can't break the clinch.
Rossi is leaning against Funaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Nice shot lands for Funaki.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Rossi misses.
A low kick from Funaki misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funaki.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masa Funaki.
Well Funaki 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
Masa Funaki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 1217 p4p, 1334 weight class) and White Rain (ranked 161 p4p, 179 weight class). Ferreira-Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Mountain - Jucifer. Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as White Rain enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Rain!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Rain digs a good body shot into Ferreira-Alves's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira-Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Rain checks a low kick from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab from Rain.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain thumps Ferreira-Alves with a low kick.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain jabs Ferreira-Alves right on the nose. Ferreira-Alves blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferreira-Alves's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Ferreira-Alves blocks the low kick.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands an overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Ferreira-Alves.
Rain lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves is working Rain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of digs.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes from guard but Rain blocks nicely.
Rain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira-Alves is fighting to break Rain's control of his arms but Rain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Rain's brow.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Rain wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Rain has momentary wrist control but Ferreira-Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves is staying active underneath Rain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira-Alves off the cage and back into range.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira-Alves at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Rain thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Ferreira-Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rain as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain scores with the left hand. Ferreira-Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Ferreira-Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rain circles away.
Rain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira-Alves with a body shot.
Rain throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Rain only half commits.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a counter takedown but Rain avoids it well and moves away.
Rain connects with a right hand. Ferreira-Alves shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown into Rain's guard.
Rain trying to control the position.
Rain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira-Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira-Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Rain to get back to his feet.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
Rain trying to control the position here.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is working Rain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira-Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rain wants to stand and escape but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Rain is pulling down on Ferreira-Alves's head to control his posture.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Rain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Rain's guard and throws a big left but Rain blocks it.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
Ferreira-Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Rain is trying to control the position but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rain sprawls and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Ferreira-Alves seems unphased.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira-Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira-Alves off balance momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain jabs at Ferreira-Alves's body.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Rain, looking for a takedown. Ferreira-Alves pushes Rain against the cage but Rain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rain. No joy for Ferreira-Alves on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Rain works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Rain digs a good body shot into Ferreira-Alves's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferreira-Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ferreira-Alves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Ferreira-Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rain's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Rain misses.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Ferreira-Alves's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and bounces Rain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Rain has his feet on Ferreira-Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain throws a series of strikes that have Ferreira-Alves backpedaling.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira-Alves's sensitive parts.
Ferreira-Alves throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain throws a right and a left that Ferreira-Alves avoids nicely.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira-Alves off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rain misses with a few strikes there.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rain defends well and Ferreira-Alves ends up having to push Rain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a double leg but Rain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rain continues to drive forward.
A right handed body shot lands from Rain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Rain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rain.
Rain scores with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves lands a head shot.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rain tries to avoid it but Ferreira-Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rain to the ground. Rain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot to the body.
Rain tests Ferreira-Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Ferreira-Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rain thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves fails to land the takedown.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rain as he jumps to the side.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Rain tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira-Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira-Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.
Rain pulls Ferreira-Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rain 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
Our winner, White Rain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 2649 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Hiroki Tomori (ranked 273 p4p, 202 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
145
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142
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan misses with a body shot.
Tomori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dhelan, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tomori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tomori is struggling to control the position.
Tomori's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tomori continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good body shot from Tomori.
Dhelan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Dhelan is struggling to control the position.
Tomori trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dhelan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dhelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhelan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Dhelan blocks an elbow strike.
Dhelan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomori after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dhelan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dhelan showed some decent athleticism there.
Dhelan stops Tomori from getting back to his feet.
Dhelan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tomori looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tomori is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dhelan has control of Tomori's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tomori regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tomori has given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan looking for the RNC.
Tomori is trying to stand back up.
Tomori showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhelan is looking for the choke from the back position but Tomori is controlling his hands well.
Tomori is trying to get back to his feet but Dhelan has full control of the position and if anything, Tomori has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dhelan is not going to allow Tomori to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomori is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomori manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Tomori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomori throws a series of punches but Dhelan avoids them all with ease.
Dhelan cracks Tomori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tomori moves in looking to clinch but Dhelan pushes him off.
Tomori tries to clinch up but Dhelan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomori clinches.
Dhelan avoids the elbow strike from Tomori, against the cage.
Tomori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Tomori does no damage.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Dhelan is avoiding it.
Dhelan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tomori defends well and Dhelan ends up having to push Tomori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dhelan prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhelan loads up on a big right hand but Tomori slips the punch.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dhelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomori circles away.
Dhelan fails to land the takedown.
Tomori has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhelan.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
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 Zhan Dhelan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Dhelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dhelan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dhelan blocks an uppercut.
Dhelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dhelan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dhelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dhelan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomori scores with a shoulder strike.
Dhelan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomori.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dhelan wants to stall.
Dhelan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhelan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan pushes Tomori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomori is struggling to control the position.
Dhelan blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Tomori.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Dhelan avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomori.
A head punch on the inside from Dhelan fails to land.
Dhelan has Tomori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dhelan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tomori tumbling to the mat - Dhelan dives into Tomori's guard.
Zhan Dhelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tomori controls Dhelan momentarily but Dhelan frees himself.
Tomori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori wants to sweep here but Dhelan controlling him for the moment.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Tomori keeps moving.
Tomori wants to stand and escape but Dhelan is having none of it.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dhelan.
Tomori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dhelan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dhelan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tomori!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomori tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomori pushes Dhelan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dhelan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tomori is looking to reverse the position.
Tomori trying to remain calm as Dhelan controls from the top position.
Dhelan works to advance to full mount. Tomori defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dhelan wants to control the pace but Tomori is squirming around nicely.
Dhelan moves to the back position.
Tomori is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori trying to control the action but Dhelan just sinks the hooks in.
Tomori is trying to stand back up.
Dhelan working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan tightening his grip on Tomori, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomori is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhan Dhelan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomori tries to sprawl out of it but Dhelan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomori as he jumps to the side.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tomori napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dhelan working away.
Dhelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomori keeps working.
Dhelan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan wants to control but Tomori is keeping him busy.
Tomori tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomori keeps working.
Tomori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dhelan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tomori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tomori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dhelan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomori is pushing Dhelan's head away, looking to escape. Dhelan manages to hold on to the position though.
Dhelan trying to control the position but Tomori is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tomori is looking to reverse the position.
Dhelan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tomori, who protects the arm well.
Tomori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tomori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dhelan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomori has closed the distance and engaged Dhelan in a clinch.
Tomori has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dhelan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tomori can turn it around.
Tomori takes a shot to the head.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
Dhelan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike.
Dhelan prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Tomori is trying to maintain a safe position but Dhelan gets an underhook and turns Tomori into the cage.
Dhelan avoiding damage.
Dhelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori misses with a knee to the head.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dhelan has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori.
Dhelan trying to control the position but instead, Tomori has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dhelan into the cage.
Dhelan dodges an elbow strike from Tomori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomori after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomori prevents it.
Dhelan tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhelan has Tomori pushed against the cage.
Dhelan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhan Dhelan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomori throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhelan.
Tomori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tomori avoiding damage.
Tomori's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Dhelan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Tomori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dhelan 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingleberry Jones (ranked 1800 p4p, 1750 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 196 p4p, 188 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hell Yeah. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Dingleberry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jafar is rocked!
Jafar tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jafar throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jafar seems to have recovered his senses.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jafar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is looking to control Jafar's arms but Jafar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jones tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jafar up against the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jones just leaning against Jafar, taking a breather.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jafar working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones dominated that 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.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jafar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dingleberry Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar slips a jab from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Jafar's head back.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tests Jafar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jafar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jafar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Jafar misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jafar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jafar moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jafar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Dingleberry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar walks into a jab.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jafar tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones lands a nice hook to Jafar's body. Jafar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones jabs Jafar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones cracks Jafar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jafar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones lands a brutal head kick. Jafar looks out on his feet and Jones throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dingleberry Jones!
Dingleberry Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 168 p4p, 1577 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 22 p4p, 198 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Adee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick
and Whitaker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adee throws a body kick that misses.
Whitaker motions for Adee to come forward. Whitaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Whitaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adee throws a low kick but Whitaker avoids it.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adee throws a push kick but Whitaker slaps the foot to one side.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Adee saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whitaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Adee's head.
Adee moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Adee counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Adee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whitaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adee - the referee stops the clock and Whitaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adee. Whitaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adee scores with a leg kick.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Adee misses.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Whitaker lands with a hook. Adee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Adee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adee.
Whitaker misses the body punch
and Adee counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker scores with a nice right hand.
Whitaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
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!
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee thuds a left hand into Whitaker 's body.
Whitaker with a nice cross.
Adee misses with an uppercut
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee misses with a hook
and Whitaker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head.
Whitaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker counters with a leg kick.
Adee looks to throw a body kick
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whitaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Adee responds with a good body kick, but Whitaker manages to step out the way in time.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee throws a nice head kick!
Adee moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitaker .
Adee throws out a counter right but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adee. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adee throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker 's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whitaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Adee misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Whitaker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Whitaker - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker throws out a leg kick but Adee moves out of range and Whitaker only half commits.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whitaker scores with a hook to the body. Adee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adee tries to land a body kick
and Whitaker counters with a leg kick.
Whitaker throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee slips a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adee rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adee misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitaker is trying to break free.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
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 Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whitaker throws a leg kick which misses Adee's front leg but catches the back leg as Adee tries to avoid it.
Adee lands with a straight right. Whitaker didn't see that one coming.
Whitaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adee's hands.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adee dodges the punch combination from Whitaker .
Adee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whitaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Adee misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Adee misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a right hook to the body.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
Adee clinches up against the cage.
Adee throws a head punch that misses.
Adee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adee tries a body shot but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker just leaning against Adee, taking a breather.
Adee misses with the head strike.
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adee takes one to the side of the head.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Adee walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whitaker .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Whitaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adee.
A countering left hand to the body from Adee misses.
Adee cracks Whitaker with a good jab.
Whitaker checks a low kick from Adee.
Whitaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker scores with a leg kick.
Adee scores with a shot to the body.
Adee slips a jab from Whitaker .
Adee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker .
Adee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Adee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee blocks a jab.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker misses the target.
Adee digs a good body shot into Whitaker 's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Adee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roy Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Adee tries to move into range but Whitaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adee checks a low kick from Whitaker .
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adee can do to turn this around?
Adee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adee takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker .
Adee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adee. Whitaker shrugs it off though.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker walks into a left hand.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker moves out of range easily.
Adee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Adee is out of range.
Whitaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
Whitaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitaker 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Adee throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Adee throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker 's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
Adee lands a nice hook to Whitaker 's body. Whitaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Adee flicks out a counter leg kick but Whitaker steps away.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a leg kick which misses Adee's front leg but catches the back leg as Adee tries to avoid it.
Adee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker at a distance.
A low kick from Adee misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adee misses with a body punch
and Whitaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adee wants to land a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
A low kick lands for Adee.
Adee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee throws a push kick but Whitaker slaps the foot to one side.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adee wants to clinch.
Adee avoids the body shot from Whitaker .
Whitaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adee tries to land a front kick but Whitaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitaker . That's going to slow Adee down.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adee.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Adee ducked under it nicely.
Adee lands a nice looking body shot.
Adee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
Adee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker throws a hook to the side of Adee's head but Adee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker backing away here, and Adee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses.
Adee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick.
Adee takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whitaker in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Adee throws a leg kick which misses Whitaker 's front leg but catches the back leg as Whitaker tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Adee.
Whitaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adee.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adee back to the cage. Whitaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slow jab from Adee misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Whitaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whitaker is looking to chop away at Adee's legs.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee stuns Whitaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker blocks a leg kick.
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker throws a hook but Adee avoids it easily.
Whitaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adee throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adee is out of range.
Jab, jab by Whitaker - just one landing.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the body
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adee throws a head kick that misses
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adee blocks a head kick by Whitaker .
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy Whitaker .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !
After winning the bout, Roy Whitaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 1064 p4p, 794 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 143 p4p, 112 weight class). Stardust comes to the cage accompanied by Starman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Andrianov there.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Stardust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Andrianov.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Andrianov's ribs.
Andrianov thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is out of range.
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!
Andrianov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stardust fails to land with a series of punches.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov slips a jab from Stardust.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
and Andrianov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Andrianov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Andrianov's head but Andrianov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Stardust misses.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianov checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianov just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Andrianov does it's job there.
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Stardust moves out of range.
Andrianov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stardust back to the cage. Andrianov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Stardust misses.
Andrianov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Stardust tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianov avoided it.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrianov.
Stardust misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Stardust takes one on the button.
Andrianov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stardust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Andrianov.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stardust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrianov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stardust scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianov loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Stardust does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrianov throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Andrianov fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Andrianov jumps back.
Stardust thumps Andrianov with a low kick.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Andrianov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianov checks it well.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Stardust throws a body punch but Andrianov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stardust, pushing him back against the cage.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andrianov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andrianov taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov digs a right hand underneath Stardust's ribcage. Stardust let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianov pushes Stardust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Andrianov 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.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Andrianov thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Andrianov cracks Stardust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Stardust's ribs.
Andrianov tries to clinch up.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a jab when Andrianov was well out of range.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
Andrianov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust lands with a hook. Andrianov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrianov misses.
Stardust wants to slow Andrianov down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrianov wants to counter the offense by Stardust and move into the clinch position.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Andrianov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianov takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Stardust was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianov.
Stardust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust dodges the punch combination from Andrianov.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a jab to the body
and Andrianov counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Andrianov backs away, Stardust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrianov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov lands a right hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a right hand to the body.
Stardust misses with a wild combination.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrianov's hands.
Andrianov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Andrianov sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianov.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianov checks it well.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Stardust has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrianov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrianov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Andrianov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Andrianov lands with a nice body punch.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Andrianov 's knee.
Andrianov wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrianov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Andrianov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrianov sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrianov looks to land a combination. Stardust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianov blocks the leg kick.
Andrianov catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stardust takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Andrianov checks it.
Andrianov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Stardust catches Andrianov right on the button with a cross.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Andrianov's legs.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Stardust slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Andrianov punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianov catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Andrianov misses with a few strikes there.
Andrianov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andrianov duly obliges.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Stardust dodges the punch combination from Andrianov.
Stardust went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrianov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Good exchange - Stardust coming out on top.
It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Andrianov misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Andrianov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Stardust tests Andrianov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust drops his hands momentarily and Andrianov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianov.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianov.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Andrianov defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Stardust moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Andrianov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrianov lands the left hand.
A big left from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stardust circles away quickly and effectively.
Stardust slips a jab from Andrianov.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Andrianov checks it.
Andrianov lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrianov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 679 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Touch Phillips (ranked 105 p4p, 153 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Touch Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xe fails with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe lands with a good body shot.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Phillips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xe's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xe or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Xe avoids it with no problem.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xe misses with a hook to the body
and Phillips counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe misses with a wild body shot.
Xe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Xe steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Xe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xe has a takedown stuffed.
As Xe backs off Phillips throws a huge counter combo but Xe manages to avoid it all.
Phillips throws a hook but Xe avoids it easily.
Xe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Xe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Xe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Xe scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Xe is trying to ground and pound but Phillips uses the momentary lack of control by Xe to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Xe.
Xe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phillips wants to control but Xe is keeping busy.
Phillips wants to get back to full 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.
Xe wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Xe is looking to stall here but Phillips recovers full guard.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Xe thuds a left hand into Phillips's body.
Xe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phillips looks to throw the jab but Xe is out of range.
Phillips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xe lands a jab to Phillips's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phillips some visible discomfort.
Phillips looking for a sweep but Xe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Professor Xe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Xe thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Xe is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Xe drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Xe controlling the action here.
Phillips trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips controlling the position well.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Xe prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Xe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phillips's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xe lands a nice short elbow.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phillips wants to control but Xe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe slips a nice elbow through Phillips's hands, connecting with Phillips's forehead.
Phillips gets full guard.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips is looking to sweep but instead, Xe has passed into half guard.
Phillips is looking to control Xe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xe.
Xe working Phillips over with strikes.
Xe trying to control from half guard but Phillips is working away.
Phillips wants to sweep but Xe has passed to side control!
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xe digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Xe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xe lands a nice looking body shot.
Xe is looking to wear down Phillips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Phillips unleashes a big counter combination but Xe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xe misses with a few strikes there.
Xe works Phillips's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Xe.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Xe avoids it with no problem.
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Xe throws a combination that misses
and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Xe.
Xe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Touch Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Xe tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Professor Xe is winning the standup battle so far.
Xe scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xe.
Touch Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Xe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xe takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xe swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Xe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Xe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xe takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xe swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xe misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phillips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xe momentarily.
Professor Xe's cut is getting worse.
Xe just misses with a punch to the body.
Xe walks into a left hand.
Phillips looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Phillips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe scoring with punches and elbows.
Xe tries to advance to mount but Phillips instead regains half guard.
Phillips is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phillips is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Professor Xe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xe 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Xe!
Professor Xe 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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