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EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hoola (ranked 24319 p4p, 5458 weight class) and AJ Spenser (ranked 440 p4p, 406 weight class). Hoola's entrance music is Alvin & The Chipmunks - Christmas song. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Hoola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Spenser!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spenser now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoola misses with an uppercut. Spenser saw that one coming.
Hoola tries to clinch but Spenser is having none of it.
Spenser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spenser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoola.
A swing and a miss from Hoola.
Spenser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Hoola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spenser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spenser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoola digs a good body shot into Spenser's ribs.
Hoola moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spenser as Hoola tries to tie him up.
Hoola stalling against the cage.
Spenser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoola works on Spenser's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola breaks the clinch.
Hoola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spenser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoola rushes Spenser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Spenser tries to circle away but Hoola has him pinned against the cage.
Spenser tries to work over Hoola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hoola fails to land.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola misses with some punches.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Spenser controls his hands.
Hoola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoola lands a right hand.
Hoola avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Spenser.
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
Hoola manages to pull guard.
Hoola looking for a guillotine here but Spenser defends easily.
Hoola is trying to control the position but Spenser postures up.
Spenser throwing strikes but missing.
Hoola is trying to keep Spenser in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spenser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spenser distracts Hoola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spenser with a nice head shot there.
Hoola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spenser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spenser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spenser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoola pulls Spenser in close to his closed guard and prevents Spenser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoola trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hoola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoola throws a body punch but Spenser moves out of range.
Spenser keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spenser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Hoola misses
and Spenser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoola thinking.
Hoola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Spenser misses.
Hoola lands with a right hand.
Hoola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spenser can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Spenser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
Hoola stalling in the clinch.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Spenser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoola.
Spenser blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Hoola wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Spenser has had enough of the clinch but Hoola keeps him there for the moment.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch.
Spenser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spenser cracks Hoola with a nice body shot.
Spenser misses with a body punch.
Spenser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Spenser.
Spenser takes a shot to the head.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Spenser's head.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Spenser.
Spenser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spenser tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spenser letting Hoola take a breather here.
Hoola misses with a punch on the inside.
Spenser tries to pull guard but Hoola won't allow it.
Hoola is trying to stall.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spenser working hard to break the clinch.
Spenser drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoola passes into half guard.
Hoola controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spenser trying to hold on to Hoola's head to control him but Hoola postures up.
Hoola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoola seems to be working for a kimura but Spenser defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spenser is not content to let Hoola control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hoola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoola tries to bum rush Spenser with a series of wild strikes but Spenser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoola misses with a lunging right hand
and Spenser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoola throws a combination that misses
and Spenser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoola throws a sloppy body shot
and Spenser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spenser.
Spenser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spenser counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenser swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoola.
Spenser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoola with a body shot.
Hoola doesn't manage to clinch there - Spenser circles away.
Hoola tries to clinch there but Spenser circles away.
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spenser let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Spenser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spenser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spenser slips a straight right by Hoola.
Spenser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Spenser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoola is looking to clinch but Spenser is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Spenser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoola misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Hoola misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spenser misses.
Hoola moves to clinch but Spenser breaks away
and Spenser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spenser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoola rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoola throws a hook but Spenser avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola closes the distance and pushes Spenser back into the cage.
Spenser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spenser up against the cage.
Hoola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spenser's efforts to push away.
Spenser tries to pull guard but Hoola holds him up against the cage and eventually Spenser drops back down to his feet.
Hoola controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spenser is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola manages to break the clinch.
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Spenser.
Spenser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Spenser.
Spenser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spenser prevents a body shot from Hoola.
Spenser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Ray Hoola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spenser prevents a body shot from Hoola.
AJ Spenser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spenser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spenser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoola's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoola 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hoola!
Ray Hoola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Ariihau Paeniu had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with George Starling was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tai Kina (ranked 3942 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Joe Joyce (ranked 490 p4p, 480 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tai Kina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joyce.
Kina avoids the body shot from Joyce.
Joyce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joyce looks to land a left hand but Kina moved out of range nicely.
Kina ducks under a wild hook from Joyce.
Kina shoots for a double leg takedown but Joyce sprawls well. He's pushed Kina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joyce.
Joyce throws an off balance right hand
and Kina counters with a takedown into side control.
Kina taking a breather here.
Joyce parries the strikes from Kina easily there. Kina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joyce to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kina lands some shots froms side control.
Kina working the ground and pound.
Kina in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joyce avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kina.
Kina takes a little break here. Joyce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Joyce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kina in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kina misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kina misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kina working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Kina wants to control but Joyce is keeping him busy.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Kina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyce dodges the ground and pound from Kina.
Kina grinds an elbow into Joyce's temple.
Kina is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kina 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.
Kina creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kina in side control, throwing shots but Joyce defends.
Kina is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kina scores with punches from side control.
Joyce is looking to reverse the position.
Joyce looks winded!
Joyce trying to remain calm as Kina controls from the top position.
Kina advances nicely into full mount.
Kina scoring with strikes but Joyce is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina content just to control the position here.
Kina is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joyce can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kina controlling from the full mount.
Kina looking to finish Joyce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joyce!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kina controlling from mount.
Kina postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joyce bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kina and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tai Kina!
A victorious Tai Kina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Carter (ranked 3329 p4p, 4541 weight class) and Nick Porter (ranked 417 p4p, 521 weight class). Barry Carter 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Porter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter.
Porter throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carter jabs at Porter's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Barry Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porter's head backwards.
 It looks like Nick Porter has been cut.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Porter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Porter shows good takedown defense.
Porter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Porter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carter misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off.
Porter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a nice body shot.
Porter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Porter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Porter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter misses the jab.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Porter slips under a jab from Carter.
Porter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Porter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Porter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Porter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
It seemed like Porter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carter throws a hook but Porter blocks it.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Porter counter with a right hand.
Carter with a poor takedown
and Porter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a hook
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter clinches.
Porter tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Carter misses
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter connects with the punch.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barry Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Porter.
Carter misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Porter jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Porter misses with an elbow strike.
Porter tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Porter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Porter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Porter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter misses with a body shot.
Porter moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Porter dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Porters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Porter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Porter.
A big right from Carter misses.
Porter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carter is fighting to break Porter's control of his arms but Porter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barry Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Porter wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Carter cracks Porter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porter avoids the body shot from Carter.
Porter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter jabs at Porter's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Miller (ranked 3145 p4p, 5696 weight class) and Francis Gane (ranked 311 p4p, 413 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody better call his momma. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Gane!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Gane is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Gane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Gane tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane taking a breather.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Gane.
Gane blocks an uppercut.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gane.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gane, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gane wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller pushes Gane up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller darts in and clinches Gane up against the cage.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Gane.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Gane swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Gane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gane gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
Gane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Gane postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Gane throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Gane throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller jabs Gane right on the nose. Gane blinks but takes it well.
Gane misses with a takedown
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Gane back into the cage.
Gane wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller closes the distance but Gane moves to the side
and Gane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gane.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gane is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gane on the ground.
Gane lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gane looking to pass the guard.
Gane lands a couple of elbows.
Francis Gane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gane throwing strikes but missing.
Gane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Gane slips an elbow through the middle.
Gane throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller prevents Gane from getting back to his feet.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller stops Gane from standing up.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francis Gane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Felix Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Gane.
Gane throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Gane tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Felix Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gane can do to turn this around?
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Gane wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Miller misses with some punches.
Gane takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Gane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
 Gane is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Gane is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Gane.
Miller pushes Gane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Gane seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Gane blocking some punches.
Gane goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gane.
Francis Gane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Gane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gane swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Gane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Felix Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Gane goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller tries to clinch up but Gane circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller wants to clinch.
And Gane tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Miller.
Miller gets through Gane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gane fails to land.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Gane takes a shot to the head.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Gane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller rushes Gane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gane throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Miller!
Felix Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kawonn Peeples (ranked 5066 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Bobby Flay (ranked 538 p4p, 379 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kawonn Peeples has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kawonn Peeples seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kawonn Peeples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Flay!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeples takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peeples stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peeples wants it to stay on the feet.
Peeples tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Flay manages to circle out of the way.
Flay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flay lands in his opponent's guard.
Flay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peeples is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Flay rolls with it to try and escape but Peeples cranks on the arm and Flay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kawonn Peeples!
Kawonn Peeples 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iwin Alot (ranked 3083 p4p, 4482 weight class) and George Jr (ranked 307 p4p, 367 weight class). Alot comes to the cage accompanied by Return of the mack. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Alot lands with an overhand left.
Alot gets caught flat footed, as Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Alot's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot pulls Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jr has Alot in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot throwing strikes from guard but Jr blocks nicely.
Alot postures up in Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jr blocks it.
Jr controlling Alot's posture.
Alot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully.
Alot postures up in Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jr blocks it.
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.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jr!
Alot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jr off and has taken his back!
Alot looking for the choke from the back.
Alot is looking for the choke from the back position but Jr is controlling his hands well.
Alot 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.
Alot throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jr!
Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alot.
Jr trying to control the action but Alot just sinks the hooks in.
Alot missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot looking for the choke but no joy.
Alot is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jr reverses the position brilliantly into Alot's guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr passes Alot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alot is looking to improve his position.
Jr trying to control the action but Alot is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot looking for subs from the bottom but Jr mounts him!
Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alot is trying to escape the mount.
Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alot to take his back!
Jr has the hooks in. Alot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jr misses with a punch to the head.
Alot tries to break free.
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 Iwin Alot 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.
Alot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alot throws a series of punches but Jr moves out of range.
Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alot looking for submissions off his back.
Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot is trying to maintain the position but Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Alot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Jr trying to control the action but Alot is working from the bottom.
Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alot.
Alot trying to get back to full guard but Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jr tries to control but Alot wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jr breaks from Alot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jr trying to control but Alot is having none of it.
Alot is trying to escape the mount.
Alot is trying to reverse the position but instead Jr has taken his back - oops!
Alot trying to control the hands but Jr won't let him.
Jr controlling well, preventing Alot from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jr is trying to stick to Alot's back but Alot is turning into Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alot.
Jr trying to strike off his back.
Alot wants to control from the top but Jr keeps moving.
Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alot defends well.
Alot drops back looking for a leg! Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jr manages to kick Alot off! Alot jumps back into Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alot controls the pace.
Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alot wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jr has Alot up against the cage in a clinch.
Jr has hold of one of Alot's legs. Alot is fighting the takedown attempt but Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alot is trying to keep Jr in close.
Alot is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Alot has switched to an armbar! Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iwin Alot!
During a confident post fight interview, Iwin Alot 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Matto Hyrra (ranked 2202 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Jaimie Hopson (ranked 301 p4p, 329 weight class). Hyrra comes into the arena with Etta - Perus blaring out of the sound system. Matto Hyrra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaimie Hopson's chin.
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaimie Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyrra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hyrra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hyrra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hyrra tries to move to mount but Hopson blocks the move with his legs.
Hyrra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hopson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hyrra dominates the positioning.
Hyrra misses with the ground and pound.
Hopson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyrra is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hyrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hyrra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyrra landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra with good strikes from the mount here!
Hyrra tries to control but Hopson wriggling away.
Hyrra is landing with some decent strikes but Hopson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyrra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopson tries to hold on but Hyrra pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyrra has control of Hopson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hopson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hyrra lands with some strikes.
Hopson is in a horrible position here. Hyrra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Hyrra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopson is rocked!
Hyrra 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.
Hyrra won't let Hopson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hopson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hopson is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him?
Hyrra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyrra loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hopson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hyrra land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hyrra stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
A victorious Matto Hyrra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuol Riak (ranked 1011 p4p, 987 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 105 p4p, 104 weight class). Riak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kuol Riak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Riak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polo.
Riak misses with a hook
and Polo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polo.
Riak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riak throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riak misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a straight right hand.
Riak misses with a hook.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polo scores with a body shot.
Riak throws a poor cross that misses
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riak misses with a takedown attempt
and Riak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Polo catches Riak right on the button with a cross.
 Riak is rocked!
Riak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polo's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polo misses with an uppercut. Riak saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Riak coming out on top.
Polo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Polo throws out a loose jab but Riak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo throws an overhand right that lands on Riak's shoulder, as Riak tries to avoid the shot.
Riak slips a jab from Polo.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Polo misses.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riak throws out the jab.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riak avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riak in his tracks.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riak.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riak avoids it with no problem.
Riak throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Polo counter with a right hand.
Oh Riak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuol Riak's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riak misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a nice body shot.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a huge left! Riak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Polo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Riak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Polo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo!
Marco Polo is the new featherweight champion!
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