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LAFC Hilo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asher Barnes (ranked 5195 p4p, 3376 weight class) and Hakim Werner (ranked 452 p4p, 366 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 cm
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165
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asher Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hakim Werner!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Werner throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Werner. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Werner misses with a few strikes there.
Werner tries to land a body kick
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes wants to slow Werner down by chopping away at his legs.
Werner misses with a head kick.
Werner tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Werner tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Werner tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Werner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werner is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Werner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Werner managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Werner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes tries to work over Werner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Werner's elbow.
Barnes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Werner tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Werner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes with a jab.
Werner looks to throw a body kick
and Werner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werner throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Werner.
Barnes darts in and clinches Werner up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Werner is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Werner is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Werner has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Werner moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands the left hand.
Werner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Werner throws a lazy body kick
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Werner throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Werner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Werner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Werner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Werner settles back down.
Barnes rushes Werner and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barnes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Werner tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Werner regains guard.
Werner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Werner is keeping the position for now.
Werner trying to control the position.
Barnes stands and throws Werner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Werner is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Werner misses with a combination
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werner.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Werner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werner misses with a combination
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Werner prevents a body shot from Barnes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barnes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Barnes 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.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werner was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Werner. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Werner.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Werner pushes him off.
Werner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Werner momentarily.
Werner throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes checks a low kick from Werner.
Werner misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Barnes tries to clinch but Werner moves out of range.
Werner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes darts in and clinches Werner up against the cage.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werner is trying to break free.
Werner is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Werner prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barnes.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Werner's elbow.
Werner is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Asher Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Werner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Werner is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Werner tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Werner is trying to break free.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werner can do to turn this around?
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Werner tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Werner is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Werner avoids it.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Werner is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werner wants a takedown.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Werner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Werner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes tries to work over Werner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes pulls guard.
Barnes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Werner keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands and steps away. Werner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Werner's head.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Werner misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Werner was not able to check.
Werner needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes tests Werner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Werner throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Werner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Hakim Werner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes throws a body punch but Werner moves out of range.
Werner tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Werner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Werner throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Werner misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Werner, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Barnes tenderised Werner's leg. Werner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Werner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Werner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Werner's head but Werner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Werner gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Werner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes is working Werner over against the cage.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes darts in and clinches Werner up against the cage.
Barnes is leaning against Werner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Werner after a bit of a struggle.
Werner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asher Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Werner is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Werner's hands, connecting with Werner's forehead.
Werner tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Werner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Werner taking shots to the head.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes cracks Werner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
 Werner is rocked!
Werner wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Werner is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Werner taking shots to the head.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for Barnes! That's really hurt Werner and he's turned his back - Barnes keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Barnes jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Marcus (ranked 2137 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Dumuzid Milani (ranked 230 p4p, 250 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dumuzid Milani!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Milani scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
Milani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Milani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus darts in and clinches Milani up against the cage.
Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milani misses with a hook.
Marcus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Milani.
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Milani.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcus is trying to stall.
Marcus keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milani working aggressively here.
Milani working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani manages to break the clinch.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
Milani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Milani's knee momentarily.
Milani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milani misses with a right hand
and Marcus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcus stalling in the clinch but Milani improves position.
Milani lands with a light punch inside.
Milani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Milani tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Milani back against the cage.
Milani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Milani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Milani lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milani looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Milani lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcus's head.
Milani misses with a looping left.
Marcus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Milani jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Milani swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milani is out of range.
Milani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus is looking to clinch.
Milani throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Milani.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Milani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milani lands an overhand right.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Milani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milani connects with a leg kick.
Milani misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Milani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Milani manages to circle out of the way.
Milani misses with a combination
and Marcus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus misses with a two punch combination.
Milani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Milani.
Milani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milani breaks from the clinch.
Marcus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Milani lands a jab.
Milani scores with a jab to the head.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Marcus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milani checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Milani scores with a four punch combination!
Milani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marcus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Milani tries to break the clinch but Marcus is controlling the position.
Marcus taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumuzid Milani dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for Milani. That snapped Marcus's head back.
Marcus tries a low kick but Milani avoids it.
A jab from Marcus does it's job there.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Milani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Milani tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus 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.
Milani lands with a right hand.
Milani swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani jabs Marcus right on the nose. Marcus blinks but takes it well.
Marcus cracks Milani with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Milani misses the target.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Milani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcus in his tracks.
Milani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Milani.
Marcus darts in trying to clinch
and Milani counters with a left to the body.
Milani lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcus off the cage and back into range.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Milani is just out of range.
Milani wants to slow Marcus down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcus tries to clinch up.
Milani with a nice calf kick.
Milani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Milani takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Milani manages to circle out of the way.
Good leg kick by Marcus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a leg kick.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Milani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milani tries to bum rush Marcus with a series of wild strikes but Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a head kick but Milani moves out of range.
Marcus drops his hands momentarily and Milani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Marcus moves out of range of the leg kick from Milani.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milani lands a jab to the nose.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to clinch but Milani is having none of it.
Marcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcus tries to clinch but Milani moves out of range.
Milani missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milani scores with a punch to the head.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus misses with a two punch combination.
Marcus misses with a hook.
Marcus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marcus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Milani tries to get set, Marcus tries to push him back and clinch up but Milani manages to avoid the attempt.
Marcus lands with an overhand left.
Milani connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milani has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milani tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Milani is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milani misses with some punches.
Milani has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marcus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Milani can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milani misses with some punches.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcus lands an uppercut.
Milani struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milani.
Milani throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus working aggressively here.
Milani is working Marcus over against the cage.
Marcus keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumuzid Milani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marcus tries to clinch up.
Milani digs a good body shot into Marcus's ribs.
Milani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Marcus.
Milani swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus throws out a leg kick but Milani moves out of range and Marcus only half commits.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Milani checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Milani ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milani throws a front kick aimed at Marcus's knee but Marcus avoids it well.
Marcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marcus rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milani breaks the clinch.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcus is looking to clinch.
Milani throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Milani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milani throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Milani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Marcus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Milani scores with a shot to the side of Marcus's head.
Milani is trying to push Marcus away but Marcus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcus stalling in the clinch but Milani improves position.
Milani is trying to break free.
Marcus trying to control the position but instead, Milani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcus into the cage.
Milani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Milani as Marcus tries to tie him up.
Milani blocks an uppercut.
Milani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Philip Marcus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Milani misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Milani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Milani wants to break free but Marcus has control.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milani breaks from the clinch.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Milani just manages to avoid it.
Marcus tries to clinch up but Milani circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Milani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milani swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Milani - just one landing.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Milani moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Milani saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus is trying to stall.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Milani is trying to break free.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milani is rocked!
Milani tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.
Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus is looking to counter the offense by Milani and move into the clinch.
Milani misses with a jab to the body
and Marcus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus moves out of range of the leg kick from Milani.
Marcus drives through and clinches with Milani against the cage.
Dumuzid Milani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Philip Marcus.
I think Milani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumuzid Milani!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kota Kunie (ranked 2000 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Tadeo El Monstro (ranked 75 p4p, 125 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kota Kunie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tadeo El Monstro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunie fails with the takedown
and El Monstro counters with a crisp one two that drops Kunie! El Monstro thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kunie to his feet! Kunie is in big trouble!
We've been hearing reports that Kunie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kunie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
El Monstro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kunie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Monstro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kunie.
El Monstro won't allow Kunie to pass to mount.
Kunie controlling the action here.
Kunie seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Monstro is refusing to be controlled, as Kunie sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Monstro is trying to escape back to his feet but Kunie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kunie happy to just control the position for now.
El Monstro is not content to let Kunie control the position.
Kunie advances to full mount.
Kunie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kota Kunie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Christ (ranked 1968 p4p, 3224 weight class) and Jack Goff (ranked 104 p4p, 173 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Goff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ connects with a single shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goff's head backwards.
Christ digs a good body shot into Goff's ribs.
Goff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Goff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Goff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goff clinches.
Goff manages to pull guard.
Christ wanted to stand there but Goff had control of the position.
Christ wants to stand and escape but instead Goff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goff looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goff slips nicely into half guard.
Goff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goff stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Goff is working for a kimura but Christ is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Goff is controlling him
Goff seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christ is just riding it out for now. Goff eventually gives up the hold.
Christ tries to kick Goff off but Goff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goff is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ is trying to stand.
Goff wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goff stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Goff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goff.
Goff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goff is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Christ is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Goff!
An out of breath Jack Goff 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 1408 p4p, 4969 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 190 p4p, 499 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawat's guard.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawat is keeping the position for now.
Hawat is controlling Pizziconi's posture.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
Pizziconi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawat working a defensive guard here.
Pizziconi controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pizziconi is looking to pass into half guard but Hawat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hawat is in guard.
Pizziconi is controlling Hawat's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi pulls Hawat in to control the position.
Pizziconi keeping full guard, as Hawat tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawat defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Hawat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat prevents the takedown attempt.
Pizziconi pulls guard effortlessly.
Hawat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pizziconi 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.
Hawat being controlled here momentarily.
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 Osmany Pizziconi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Hawat sprawls well.
Hawat cracks Pizziconi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawat cracks a nice hook into Pizziconi's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Hawat as Pizziconi shoots in.
Hawat is looking to land body kicks.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawat is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Hawat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawat tries to sprawl but Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osmany Pizziconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawat defending well though.
Hawat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pizziconi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pizziconi's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawat is riding his opponent, not letting Pizziconi buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi wants to escape the position.
Pizziconi is working hard here to advance position.
Pizziconi trying to control the hands but Hawat won't let him.
Pizziconi tries to roll but Hawat sticks to his back.
Pizziconi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hawat.
Hawat is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawat gets his hands free as Pizziconi looks to control.
Hawat tries to keep control of the position but Pizziconi is staying busy.
Hawat gets his hands free as Pizziconi looks to control.
Hawat tries to get the hooks in deep but Pizziconi pushed the leg off.
Pizziconi trying to control but not successfully.
Hawat doesn't have the hooks in and Pizziconi manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Hawat keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Hawat is trying to keep Pizziconi in close.
Pizziconi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawat keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi is in close to Hawat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawat is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
Hawat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pizziconi manages to get himself to full guard.
Pizziconi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawat manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawat wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawat keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pizziconi is in close to Hawat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thufir Hawat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pizziconi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pizziconi is in Hawat's guard.
Pizziconi distracts Hawat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pizziconi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi stands up over Hawat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawat wants to sweep here but Pizziconi controlling him for the moment.
Pizziconi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Hawat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi is in close to Hawat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pizziconi stands up over Hawat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pizziconi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi lands strikes from half guard.
Pizziconi prevents Hawat from improving his position.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Hawat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pizziconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is taking a breather. Hawat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pizziconi is working for a kimura but Hawat is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawat trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pizziconi lands a nice short elbow.
Pizziconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Hawat's hands, connecting with Hawat's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawat defends it well.
Hawat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pizziconi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pizziconi throwing shots but Hawat is blocking nicely.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawat tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Hawat is trying to stand.
Well, if Pizziconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawat regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hawat is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi forces his way into half guard.
Pizziconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pizziconi trying to mount his opponent but Hawat defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pizziconi 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
A less than humble Osmany Pizziconi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunter (ranked 3379 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Greg Dansworth (ranked 421 p4p, 215 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dansworth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dansworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Dansworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunter jabs Dansworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dansworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Dansworth misses.
Dansworth is looking to clinch.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter takes a swing at Dansworth's ribcage but misses.
Dansworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Dansworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunter.
A slow jab from Dansworth misses its intended target.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dansworth rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Dansworth stalling in the clinch.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dansworth can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dansworth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dansworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dansworth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ispa Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Dansworth counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dansworth fails to land.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dansworth is working Hunter over against the cage.
Dansworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tries to break free but Dansworth pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dansworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunter's head.
Dansworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Dansworth defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dansworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Dansworth forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Dansworth 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.
Dansworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dansworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dansworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Dansworth.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Dansworth blocks a jab.
Dansworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Dansworth staying out of range there.
Dansworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hunter misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dansworth.
Dansworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dansworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Dansworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Dansworth slips under a jab.
Dansworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunter with a body shot.
Dansworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Greg Dansworth's cut even more.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Dansworth instigates a clinch.
Dansworth lands an uppercut.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Dansworth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dansworth scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dansworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dansworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter tries a body shot but Dansworth blocks it.
Dansworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dansworth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Dansworth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter works on Dansworth's body with a couple of short punches.
Dansworth pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dansworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dansworth fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dansworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Dansworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Dansworth's ribs.
Hunter punishes Dansworth's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Dansworth does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Dansworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dansworth.
Dansworth digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
Ispa Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Dansworth moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dansworth clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Hunter.
Dansworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter digs a right hand underneath Dansworth's ribcage. Dansworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dansworth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dansworths head.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dansworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dansworth lands with a light punch inside.
Dansworth has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Dansworth.
Dansworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dansworth presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greg Dansworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dansworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dansworth lands a left hand.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dansworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dansworth misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Dansworth blocking some punches.
Dansworth blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Dansworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dansworth trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dansworth is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Dansworth can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Dansworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dansworth misses with a straight right.
Dansworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jabs Dansworth right on the nose. Dansworth blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Hunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunter.
Dansworth blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Dansworth slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Dansworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dansworth lands a head shot.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Dansworth had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dansworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dansworth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
The cut above Greg Dansworth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunter throws a head kick but Dansworth moves out of range.
It seemed like Dansworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dansworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dansworth walks into a jab.
Dansworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dansworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dansworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Dansworth's head.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dansworth lands with a nice body punch.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dansworth on the side of the head.
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Dansworth's head.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dansworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dansworth moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dansworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dansworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Dansworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
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 Ispa Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Dansworth'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. This is the final round!
Dansworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dansworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Dansworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Dansworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dansworth.
Hunter tries to work over Dansworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dansworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dansworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Dansworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dansworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Dansworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dansworth or not.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dansworth backwards.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Dansworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dansworth backwards.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dansworth backwards.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dansworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Hunter misses.
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!
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dansworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dansworth.
Dansworth tries to counter with a clinch but Hunter shakes him off and moves away.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Dansworth moves out of range easily.
Hunter throws a head kick but Dansworth moves out of range.
It seemed like Dansworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Dansworth.
Dansworth takes one to the side of the head.
Greg Dansworth's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dansworth forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dansworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dansworth tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Dansworth back against the cage.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dansworth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Dansworth keeps him there for the moment.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dansworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dansworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunter taking a breather.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dansworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Dansworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth working aggressively here.
Dansworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Dansworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dansworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Dansworth has him pressed against the cage.
Dansworth keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
 Hunter is rocked!
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dansworth.
Dansworth lands a nice uppercut.
Dansworth keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dansworth.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dansworth unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hunter! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dansworth is unloading with more strikes now! Hunter drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
After winning the bout, Greg Dansworth 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Powder Puff (ranked 1642 p4p, 2151 weight class) and Arnusto Werhooven (ranked 56 p4p, 86 weight class). Arnusto Werhooven will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnusto Werhooven!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puff misses with a body shot.
Werhooven staying out of range there.
Puff looks to land a left hand but Werhooven moved out of range nicely.
Puff scores with a hook to the body. Werhooven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Puff's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puff clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Puff.
Puff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Werhooven's coach down at Bujinkan Ninja Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Werhooven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Puff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werhooven struggles to land a body shot inside as Puff controls his hands.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
Puff lands a shoulder strike.
Puff blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Puff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puff tries a body shot but Werhooven blocks it.
Puff lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puff struggles to land a body shot inside as Werhooven controls his hands.
Puff pushes Werhooven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Puff.
Werhooven blocking some punches.
Puff tries to work over Werhooven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puff misses with a punch to the body.
Puff throws a head punch that misses.
Puff scores with a shot to the side of Werhooven's head.
Puff lands a hook that snaps the head of Werhooven backwards.
Puff lands a nice uppercut.
Puff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Puff fails to land.
Puff misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puff.
Puff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puff misses with a body punch.
Werhooven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puff.
Puff is working Werhooven over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Werhooven fails to land.
Puff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puff.
Puff tries a body shot but Werhooven blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Werhooven throws a punch but it's blocked by Puff.
Puff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puff throws a head punch that misses.
Puff tries to throw a body punch but Werhooven avoids it by throwing Puff back against the cage.
Puff working aggressively here.
Puff lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Puff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Werhooven has a couple of punches blocked by Puff.
A right handed body shot lands from Puff.
Werhooven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puff.
Werhooven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werhooven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puff pushes Werhooven up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Puff.
Werhooven looks winded!
Puff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puff lands a right hand.
Werhooven blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Puff.
A right handed body shot lands from Puff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puff misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puff.
Puff lands a body punch.
Puff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Werhooven backwards.
Puff lands a hook that snaps the head of Werhooven backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werhooven.
Puff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Werhooven backwards.
Werhooven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puff lands a nice uppercut.
Puff lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Puff.
A head punch on the inside from Puff fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Puff as the two fighters clinch.
Puff struggles to land a body shot inside as Werhooven controls his hands.
Puff pushes Werhooven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Puff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puff lands an uppercut.
Puff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puff misses with the head strike.
Puff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puff scores with a shot to the side of Werhooven's head.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
Werhooven misses with the head strike.
Werhooven takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werhooven.
Puff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
A hook to the body from Puff.
Puff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puff tries to throw a body punch but Werhooven avoids it by throwing Puff back against the cage.
Puff misses with some punches.
Puff scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Puff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puff.
Werhooven is rocked!
Puff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puff drops Werhooven onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Werhooven is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Powder Puff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puff has Werhooven up against the cage in a clinch.
Puff throws a head punch that misses.
Puff has Werhooven pressed against the cage, preventing Werhooven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puff blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Puff.
A head punch on the inside from Puff fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Puff.
Werhooven has a couple of punches blocked by Puff.
Puff misses with a body punch.
Puff lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puff.
Werhooven blocks a body shot from Puff.
Werhooven misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff has a couple of punches blocked by Werhooven.
Werhooven is breathing heavily.
Puff pushes Werhooven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powder Puff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Werhooven blocks a body shot from Puff.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Puff on the inside.
Puff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Werhooven is still on wobbly legs! Can Puff finish him?
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Werhooven in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Puff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Werhooven.
Puff lands a left hand.
Puff lands a right hand.
Puff creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Werhooven's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Werhooven drops to his knees and Puff pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Halli (ranked 998 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Deepen Cider (ranked 159 p4p, 209 weight class). Deepen Cider is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deepen Cider!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cider wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cider is looking to improve his position.
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cider defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Cider wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cider's half guard.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Halli working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cider's thigh. Cider counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Cider has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Cider misses.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
 It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider circles away easily
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cider counters with a crisp right that sends Halli to the canvas! Cider follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
During a confident post fight interview, Deepen Cider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lima (ranked 1647 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 217 p4p, 145 weight class). Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Olenev Stepanovich enters the cage!
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165
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima goes for a double leg but Stepanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stepanovich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stepanovich manages to circle out of the way.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich works Lima's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lima throws a body kick.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima working aggressively here.
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stepanovich did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a jab.
Lima has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lima throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.
Lima clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Stepanovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stepanovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stepanovich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lima moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima 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.
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lima is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stepanovich.
Lima jumps guard but Stepanovich stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Lima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to stall but Stepanovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lima prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
Lima staying out of range there.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lima momentarily.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
Lima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lima just leaning against Stepanovich, taking a breather.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich works over Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lima shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Lima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
After winning the bout, Olenev Stepanovich 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 510 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 27 p4p, 66 weight class). Richardson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brendon Carrillo-Moreno was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carrillo-Moreno slips under a jab.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richardson tries to sprawl but Carrillo-Moreno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to advance position but Richardson counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carrillo-Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Richardson has locked up a guillotine! Richardson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carrillo-Moreno is holding on here and Richardson must be using up a lot of energy. Carrillo-Moreno has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Richardson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson retains his bantamweight title!
Rick Richardson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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