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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Sven (ranked 3550 p4p, 4115 weight class) and Soul Plan (ranked 450 p4p, 499 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jayden Sven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Plan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sven feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Plan sprawling to the canvas! Plan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sven finish him?!
 It looks like Soul Plan has been cut.
Plan throws a head kick but Sven moves out of range.
Sven cracks Plan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Plan is rocked!
Plan wants to clinch up but Sven keeps it at a distance.
Plan is still on wobbly legs! Can Sven finish him?
Sven gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven lands a hook that snaps the head of Plan backwards.
Sven lands a big right hand that drops Plan! The killer instinct kicks in and Sven finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Pérez (ranked 3226 p4p, 5474 weight class) and Kabelo Nyambe (ranked 316 p4p, 425 weight class). Ariel Pérez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ariel Pérez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabelo Nyambe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Nyambe.
Pérez thuds a left hand into Nyambe's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Nyambe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pérez missing with a left hand there. Nyambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pérez with a jab.
Pérez with a hook.
Nyambe is rocked!
Pérez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nyambe misses with the combination.
Nyambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Pérez finish him?
Nyambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyambe.
Nyambe throws a push kick but Pérez slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Nyambe
and Pérez rattles Nyambe with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nyambe tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pérez dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nyambe stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ariel Pérez!
Ariel Pérez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lee (ranked 3189 p4p, 4535 weight class) and Toti Rotiz (ranked 430 p4p, 551 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rotiz's choice of entrance music: Southtown . 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 Toti Rotiz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Rotiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rotiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rotiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has Rotiz pressed against the cage.
Rotiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Rotiz controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rotiz.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands an elbow just above Rotiz 's eye.
It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Rotiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Rotiz's ribcage. Rotiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotiz is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rotiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rotiz avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rotiz tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee forces Rotiz back against the cage and clinches.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Rotiz is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee keeps control of Rotiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rotiz is trying to break free.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee pushes Rotiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rotiz is trying to break free.
Lee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Rotiz avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Rotiz blocking some punches.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rotiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee presses Rotiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Rotiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Rotiz backpedaling.
Lee is looking to clinch but Rotiz is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rotiz throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Lee jabs Rotiz right on the nose. Rotiz blinks but takes it well.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee wants to clinch up but Rotiz keeps it at a distance.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Rotiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Rotiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee wants to clinch but Rotiz slips to the side
and Rotiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotiz is one step ahead there.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rotiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Rotiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee controlling the action here.
Rotiz trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves to take his opponent's back.
Rotiz trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Rotiz is really stuck here.
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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee has the hooks in. Rotiz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rotiz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!
An out of breath Michael Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Machine (ranked 1746 p4p, 1791 weight class) and Levi Daan (ranked 254 p4p, 260 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Satan Is Real. Alexis Machine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daan lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
 It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
A short uppercut from Daan.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan digs a right hand underneath Machine's ribcage. Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daan pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan breaks from the clinch.
Daan lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine closes the distance and pushes Daan back into the cage.
Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Daan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daan's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Daan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Machine wants to clinch but Daan slips to the side
and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daan lands with a right hand.
Daan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daan keeps the fight on the outside.
Daan keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine looks to clinch
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine looks to clinch
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daan lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexis Machine's cut is getting worse.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Levi Daan has been cut.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daan scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daan lands a right hand.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daan scores with a jab to the head.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Daan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Daan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daan. Daan obviously looking to wear him down.
Daan misses with a straight right.
Daan scores with a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan breaks the clinch.
Daan has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Alexis Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daan.
Daan lands an uppercut.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daan.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine blocks a body shot from Daan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan breaks from the clinch.
Daan keeps the fight on the outside.
Daan instigates a clinch.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan lands a right hand.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daan lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daan cracks Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daan moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daan throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan with a hook.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Daan circles away.
Daan throws out a counter right but Machine avoids it with no problem.
Daan moves into the clinch successfully.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan working aggressively here.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daan's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Daan - that landed with a thud.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan misses with some punches.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Daan.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Daan as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Daan - that landed with a thud.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Daan.
Daan lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.
A hook to the body from Daan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daan scores with a nice right hand.
Daan lands with a good body shot.
Daan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daan gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Daan.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daan breaks from the clinch.
Machine tries to clinch
and Daan counters with a left to the body.
Daan drives through and clinches with Machine against the cage.
Daan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daan. That's going to slow Machine down.
Daan lands with a cross.
Alexis Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daan scores with a nice head shot.
Jeez, Alexis Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Machine is rocked!
Machine wants to clinch up but Daan keeps it at a distance.
Daan lands the left hand.
Oh Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Daan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexis Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levi Daan!
After winning the bout, Levi Daan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stella Fella (ranked 5139 p4p, 5976 weight class) and Hoshifumi Nagasa (ranked 407 p4p, 440 weight class). Hoshifumi Nagasa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Fella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoshifumi Nagasa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella lands a nice hook to Nagasa's body. Nagasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagasa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fella keeps the fight on the outside.
As Nagasa backs away, Fella returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagasa ducks right into an uppercut from Fella.
Nice shot lands for Fella.
Fella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasa needs to keep his hands up - Fella had a free shot at his head there.
Nagasa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fella to score with a decent uppercut.
Fella throws a body punch but Nagasa moves out of range.
Fella connects with a nice looking jab.
Fella is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fella scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fella misses with a double jab.
Fella works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshifumi Nagasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasa throws a low kick, looking for Fella's leg but Fella calmly moves out of range.
And Fella counters with a quick kick to the body but Nagasa blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fella. Nagasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Fella's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fella thuds a left hand into Nagasa's body.
Nagasa tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
Fella throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fella. Fella obviously looking to wear him down.
Fella moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nagasa misses with a kick to the body
and Fella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasa misses with a head kick.
Nagasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Nagasa backs away, Fella returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fella connects with a solid leg kick.
Fella lands the left hand.
Nagasa throws a lazy head kick
and Fella counters with a two punch combo.
Nagasa throws a wild body kick that Fella sees coming a mile off.
Nagasa throws a body kick that misses
and Fella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fella with the inside leg kick.
Nagasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fella manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasa misses with a head kick.
Fella appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fella.
Nice body punch from Fella.
Nagasa looks to clinch
and Nagasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fella avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Fella was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nagasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fella scores with a jab. Nagasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fella is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fella connects with a looping right hand.
Fella blocks a head kick by Nagasa.
Fella scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fella lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fella misses with a body kick.
Jab by Fella.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fella keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Fella tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fella lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Nagasa misses.
Fella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasa manages to avoid it.
Fella with the inside leg kick.
Fella lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fella.
Nagasa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagasa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fella scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fella walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fella fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasa on the side of the head.
Nagasa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fella counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasa thinking.
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!
Nagasa lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fella scores with a nice body kick.
Nagasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fella buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagasa misses with the body kick
and Fella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasa throws a head kick that misses.
Nagasa looks winded!
Fella throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nagasa throws a leg kick
and Fella counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fella changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Fella finds it's way through Nagasa's defenses.
Fella connects with a body shot that sends Nagasa's belly button to the back.
That kick from Fella tenderised Nagasa's leg. Nagasa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasa wants to clinch up but Fella keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Fella dominated that round.
That's time! Fella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fella sizes up Nagasa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fella lands a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fella!
Fella moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fella lands a jab to the nose.
Nagasa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasa moves away.
Fella with a jab.
Nagasa tries to move into range but Fella moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fella just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Fella scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fella throws a one two combo.
Nagasa is rocked!
Nagasa throws a push kick but Fella slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Fella finish him?
Nagasa misses with a leg kick
and Fella connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasa misses with a leg kick
and Fella counters with a left and a right that stings Nagasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Fella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasa can do to turn this around?
Fella scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fella looks to land a combination but Nagasa avoids it well.
Nagasa seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fella manages to avoid it.
Nagasa walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Fella.
Fella scores with a body shot.
Nagasa tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
Fella thumps Nagasa with a low kick.
Fella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fella counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fella counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fella looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasa is just out of range.
Fella throws a leg kick which misses Nagasa's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasa tries to avoid it.
Nagasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fella.
Fella with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Fella catches Nagasa right on the button with a cross.
Fella looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Nagasa misses
and Fella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fella takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasa slips a jab and a cross from Fella.
Nagasa counters with a body kick.
Nagasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagasa throws the kick towards the body but Fella avoids it.
Nagasa is looking to clinch but Fella is avoiding it.
Fella feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fella.
Nagasa throws a push kick but Fella slaps the foot to one side.
Fella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fella counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagasa is looking to clinch but Fella is avoiding it.
Nagasa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Fella counters with a nice body shot.
Nagasa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four 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!
Fella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasa on the side of the head.
Fella ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasa walks into a left hand.
Fella scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fella connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fella jabs Nagasa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fella throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Fella does no damage.
Nagasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fella feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasa misses with a double jab
and Fella counters with a series of strikes. Nagasa will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Fella dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nagasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fella swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fella lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nagasa backs up against the cage.
Nagasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fella turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fella connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fella lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Fella backs off Nagasa throws a huge counter combo but Fella manages to avoid it all.
Nagasa tries to clinch up but Fella circles away and keeps his distance.
Fella is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stella Fella is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Fella.
Fella lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Nagasa looks to clinch
and Nagasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fella's corner calls for a 1-2. Fella obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fella throws a nice looking combination but Nagasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagasa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hoshifumi Nagasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasa throws a series of strikes that have Fella backpedaling.
Nagasa tries to clinch up.
Fella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fella scores with a decent looking hook.
Fella looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasa is just out of range.
Nagasa closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Fella counter with a right hand.
Fella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasa moves in looking to clinch but Fella pushes him off.
It looked like Fella wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasa is looking to clinch but Fella is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Fella.
Fella throws a shot to the body.
Fella is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasa throws a leg kick but Fella checks it.
Nagasa throws a sloppy head kick
and Fella counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasa throws a leg kick which misses Fella's front leg but catches the back leg as Fella tries to avoid it.
Nagasa connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasa throws a lazy head kick
and Fella counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Fella tenderised Nagasa's leg. Nagasa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasa throws a body kick that misses
and Fella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Fella misses.
Fella digs a good hook to Nagasa's body.
Nagasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fella appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagasa throws a lazy head kick
and Fella counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella lands a jab to Nagasa's midsection.
Fella keeps Nagasa at a distance using the push kick.
Fella looks to land a combination. Nagasa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fella scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fella scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fella throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasa throws a combination that misses
and Fella counters with a leg kick.
Fella scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fella.
Nagasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fella connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasa scrambles back to his feet.
Fella lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasa slips a jab and a cross from Fella.
Nagasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasa tries to clinch up
and Fella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Fella.
Nagasa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fella is able to avoid easily.
Fella lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasa off balance momentarily.
Fella with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fella cracks Nagasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoshifumi Nagasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fella fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagasa throws a counter combo.
Stella Fella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fella fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nagasa checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stella Fella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fella has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stella Fella!
Stella Fella thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 1968 p4p, 3140 weight class) and Pyay Thuta (ranked 285 p4p, 425 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyay Thuta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thuta has time to react.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thuta under the eye.
Thuta defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Thuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Thuta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson cracks Thuta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Thuta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Thuta is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thuta cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thuta.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thuta catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson tries to clinch but Thuta is having none of it.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Thuta scores with a body shot.
Thuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Thuta's head.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuta.
Thuta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Thuta.
Thuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thuta misses with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson throws a hook but Thuta avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Thuta misses with a hook.
Thuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Thuta.
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thuta lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson has Thuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Thuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thuta slips a jab from Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Thuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thuta thinking.
Thuta digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a hook but Thuta blocks it.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thuta.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuta throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good exchange - Thuta coming out on top.
Thuta lands a two punch combo.
Thuta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thuta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Thuta.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Thuta cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuta scores with a jab.
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson 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.
Thuta throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thuta.
Thuta lands a right hook to the body.
Thuta tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson throws a big counter combination but Thuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Thuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson moves out of range as Thuta strikes.
Thuta lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Thuta is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Thuta avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thuta scores with a jab.
Thuta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niall Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyay Thuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thuta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pemberton (ranked 3810 p4p, 5270 weight class) and Somsak Saetang (ranked 496 p4p, 588 weight class). Somsak Saetang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pemberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somsak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pemberton swings for the body but Saetang moves out of range.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pemberton lands a body shot.
Pemberton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pemberton.
Pemberton looks to score with a jab to the body but Saetang is just out of range.
Saetang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pemberton blocks it well.
Pemberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saetang throws the kick towards the body but Pemberton avoids it.
Saetang misses with the body kick
and Pemberton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Pemberton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pemberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pemberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
Pemberton blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saetang moves in looking to clinch but Pemberton pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pemberton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pemberton.
Pemberton is looking to wear down Saetang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saetang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pemberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Saetang moves out of range of the strikes.
Pemberton avoids a kick to the body.
Pemberton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pemberton.
Saetang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Pemberton moves out of range easily.
Pemberton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pemberton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saetang on the side of the head.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pemberton lands with a nice body punch.
Pemberton misses with a series of wild punches.
Pemberton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saetang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pemberton.
Pemberton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Saetang scores with a push kick.
Pemberton throws a hook but Saetang blocks it.
Pemberton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saetang under the eye.
Saetang is rocked!
Pemberton drops Saetang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pemberton follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pemberton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Paul (ranked 3006 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 406 p4p, 427 weight class). Miguel Torres 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Logan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres catches Paul napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Paul to the canvas!
Paul is rocked!
It looks like Logan Paul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres is standing up over Paul. Paul looks to escape but Torres dives into side control.
Torres stands up and beckons Paul to his feet.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Torres.
Paul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul misses with a combination
and Torres lands a stunning uppercut that sends Paul to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres not doing much here.
Torres decides to return to a standing position.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a big uppercut that knocks Paul off his feet! Torres dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Paul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paul to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Torres ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Paul out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Fury (ranked 1568 p4p, 2399 weight class) and Mark Gillespie (ranked 200 p4p, 282 weight class). Tyson Fury has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Gillespie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillespie has a takedown stuffed.
Fury throws a right hand that Gillespie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gillespie also avoids with ease.
Gillespie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gillespie fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Fury.
It looks like Mark Gillespie has been cut.
Gillespie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fury did well to prevent Gillespie getting side control.
Gillespie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gillespie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fury defending well though.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
Fury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fury tries to get out of the position.
Gillespie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gillespie trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away.
Gillespie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gillespie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gillespie slips a nice elbow through Fury's hands, connecting with Fury's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fury scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gillespie manages to mount him!
Fury really wants to buck Gillespie off and get back to his feet.
Gillespie raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie is landing with some decent strikes but Fury is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fury is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gillespie! Fury is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Gillespie!
Mark Gillespie is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Harlan (ranked 549 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Bo Hogan (ranked 84 p4p, 266 weight class). Bo Hogan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josiah Harlan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Harlan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bo Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Harlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogan's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hogan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harlan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harlan.
Harlan lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Harlan is keeping the position.
Hogan trying to control but Harlan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogan stands and throws Harlan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harlan's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Harlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harlan, who protects the arm well.
Hogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harlan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hogan but great work by Harlan.
Hogan looking for a sweep but Harlan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harlan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hogan is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan is controlling Harlan's trapped leg to prevent Harlan from advancing to side control.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogan.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harlan passes into side control.
Harlan controlling from side mount.
Hogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogan is keen to just control but Harlan is a slippery customer.
Harlan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to control. Harlan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harlan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harlan wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Harlan won't allow it.
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Harlan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Harlan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan tries to bench press Harlan off him but Harlan keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Harlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Harlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogan slips a jab from Harlan.
Josiah Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlan clobbers Hogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harlan misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
Hogan shoots in for a double leg but Harlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hogan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harlan defends it well.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harlan.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Harlan circles away easily
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Bo Hogan's cut even more.
Josiah Harlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Hogan.
Harlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogan with the counter takedown but Harlan avoids it easily.
Harlan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hogan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Harlan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hogan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
Josiah Harlan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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