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GC 487: Chungus VS Morino PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Harris (ranked 4191 p4p, 2728 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 502 p4p, 352 weight class). Terrance Harris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Harris.
Jomoney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
Jomoney fails to land the takedown.
Jomoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Harris misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Jomoney's head and hops out.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jomoney misses with a body shot.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jomoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Jomoney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Jomoney. That snapped Harris's head back.
Jomoney drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris pushes a forearm under Jomoney's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jomoney is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Harris!
Terrance Harris 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mousa Ndombele (ranked 1395 p4p, 2237 weight class) and Veigar Kujawski (ranked 192 p4p, 295 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele misses with a hook
and Kujawski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kujawski throws a sloppy body shot
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Kujawski throws a looping overhand right but Ndombele ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kujawski checks a leg kick.
Ndombele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kujawski checks a leg kick.
Ndombele misses the jab.
Kujawski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kujawski manages to avoid it.
Kujawski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ndombele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kujawski is in Ndombele's guard.
Kujawski is looking to advance position but Ndombele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kujawski is desperately trying to improve his position but Ndombele has a good base and remains in mount.
Ndombele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kujawski is working to get back to half guard.
Ndombele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kujawski regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ndombele escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kujawski tests Ndombele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kujawski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kujawski misses with a straight right.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Kujawski's leg but Kujawski calmly moves out of range.
Kujawski swings widly with a right hand
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ndombele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kujawski.
Kujawski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ndombele.
Kujawski throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veigar Kujawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kujawski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
A left lands for Ndombele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele tried to score with a low kick but Kujawski checks it.
Kujawski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujawski defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Kujawski looks to land a left hand but Ndombele moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kujawski misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kujawski, as that shot connected.
Kujawski misses with a left hand
so Ndombele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski looking for a guillotine here but Ndombele defends easily.
Ndombele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kujawski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele landing with the ground and pound.
Kujawski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kujawski keeping moving, preventing Ndombele from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ndombele lands a couple of digs.
Ndombele is working Kujawski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kujawski has his foot on Ndombele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ndombele works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ndombele's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Ndombele pushes his legs off easily.
Kujawski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndombele defends it easily.
Kujawski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kujawski has his foot on Ndombele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ndombele works his way back into a safe position though.
Ndombele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ndombele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ndombele thumps Kujawski with a low kick.
Ndombele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kujawski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Kujawski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ndombele takes a swing at Kujawski's ribcage but misses.
Kujawski throws a nice looking combination but Ndombele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kujawski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kujawski's head backwards.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ndombele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujawski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Kujawski.
Kujawski looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kujawski can do to turn this around?
Kujawski takes one on the button.
Kujawski slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Kujawski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Ndombele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kujawski.
Kujawski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kujawski throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Kujawski connects with a jab.
Kujawski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ndombele but Ndombele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Kujawski moves away and avoids it.
Mousa Ndombele is winning the standup battle so far.
Ndombele connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ndombele. No joy for Kujawski on that attempt.
Kujawski lands with a right hand.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Kujawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kujawski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kujawski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice takedown defense from Ndombele. No joy for Kujawski on that attempt.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veigar Kujawski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele tries to land a leg kick but Kujawski saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kujawski there.
Kujawski throws a big shot that misses.
Kujawski scores with a jab to the head.
Kujawski throws a poor cross that misses
and Ndombele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kujawski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ndombele - the referee stops the clock and Kujawski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ndombele. Kujawski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kujawski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kujawski! But no joy.
Kujawski walks into a jab.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Kujawski moved out of range.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kujawski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kujawski throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised Kujawski's leg. Kujawski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ndombele.
Kujawski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ndombele attempts a counter takedown but Kujawski avoids it well and moves away.
Ndombele wants to land a leg kick but Kujawski is out of range.
Ndombele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
Kujawski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndombele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kujawski.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kujawski.
It seemed like Kujawski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kujawski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ndombele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kujawski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Ndombele.
A jab from Kujawski misses.
It looked like Ndombele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ndombele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kujawski looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Kujawski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ndombele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kujawski somewhat.
Kujawski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kujawski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kujawski. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele lands with a nice body kick.
Kujawski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kujawski scores with a jab. Ndombele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kujawski needs to keep his hands up - Ndombele had a free shot at his head there.
Kujawski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kujawski swats away the attempt to clinch by Ndombele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ndombele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Kujawski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kujawski misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
Kujawski throws a right hand that Ndombele ducks under and follows up with a left that Ndombele also avoids with ease.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Kujawski slips the punch.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Kujawski moves away and avoids it.
Kujawski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kujawski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ndombele has time to react.
Kujawski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ndombele connects with the punch.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Kujawski's head but Kujawski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kujawski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kujawski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ndombele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Ndombele moves out of range as Kujawski strikes.
Ndombele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Kujawski coming out on top.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kujawski moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Kujawski throws out a loose jab but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kujawski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kujawski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kujawski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kujawski counters with a straight right hand.
Kujawski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Kujawski off the cage and back into range.
Kujawski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kujawski's sensitive parts.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Kujawski throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Kujawski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujawski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndombele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kujawskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Kujawski misses.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Kujawski moved out of range nicely.
Kujawski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kujawski looks to land a combination but Ndombele avoids it well.
Ndombele stuffs the takedown.
Ndombele lands with a good body shot.
Kujawski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndombele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kujawski is out of range.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kujawski misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Kujawski lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Kujawski finds it's target.
Ndombele takes a swing at Kujawski's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Kujawski ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
Kujawski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Kujawski moves out of range as Ndombele throws a body kick.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kujawski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kujawski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ndombele lands with a nice body punch.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Kujawski's shoulder, as Kujawski tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kujawski! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Kujawski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Kujawski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Kujawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kujawski takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Kujawski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kujawski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele thuds a left hand into Kujawski's body.
Kujawski dives in and grabs Ndombele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ndombele pushes down on Kujawski's head and hops out.
Kujawski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ndombele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kujawski's guard.
Ndombele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kujawski has an active guard here but Ndombele has managed to pass into half guard.
Kujawski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kujawski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ndombele jumps into side control!
Veigar Kujawski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele 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 Kujawski's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ndombele 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
A very excited looking Mousa Ndombele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 1610 p4p, 943 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 146 p4p, 86 weight class). Flo Holl has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Holl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Holl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holl wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Holl coming out on top.
Holl tries to sprawl but Evans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holl controlling the position for now.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans trying to control the pace.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans working over Holl with some ground and pound. Holl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans controlling the action here.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans prevents Holl from improving his position.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to take a breather but Holl is having none of it.
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans misses with a head shot. Holl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Evans throws a hook but Holl blocks it.
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holl misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Holl throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Holl's head back.
Evans moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holl slips under a jab from Evans.
Holl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans blocks a leg kick.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holl connects with a nice looking jab.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holl quickly recovers to half guard.
Holl wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Holl is trying to stand up here but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans wants to take a breather but Holl is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holl is controlling Evans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holl wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holl wants to get back to his feet.
Holl wants to sweep but Evans has passed to side control!
Holl struggling a bit here.
Holl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans is trying to control. Holl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holl is trying is best to control the position here.
Holl is continuing to stall.
Holl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans 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.
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holl is trying to control but Evans passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holl some visible discomfort.
Holl is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans wants to control but Holl is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holl is looking to reverse the position.
Evans 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 Holl's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Holl tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Holl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holl tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Holl back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with the head strike.
Holl scores with a knee to the head.
Holl prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Holl is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holl down to the mat. Holl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl is looking to land body kicks.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holl tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Holl is quick to defend against it.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Holl. Holl maintains the clinch.
Holl is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holl gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holl can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Holl stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holl looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans has clasped his hands together around Holl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holl wants to control but Evans postures up.
Evans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holl regains half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Holl has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holl wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holl defending well though.
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Evans is looking to stall here but Holl recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl wants to hit a sweep here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holl there!
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holl is looking to escape.
Holl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Holl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
Flo Holl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ReaperLord Tyberos (ranked 1431 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 133 p4p, 119 weight class). Tyberos comes to the cage accompanied by Today We Hunt!. ReaperLord Tyberos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ReaperLord Tyberos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Tyberos's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyberos tries to avoid it.
Tyberos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyberos.
Takahashi throws a jab when Tyberos was well out of range.
Takahashi defending well as Tyberos loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyberos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi tries to sprawl but Tyberos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Tyberos pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyberos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyberos wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyberos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyberos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyberos postures up.
Tyberos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takahashi to regain full guard.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyberos.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Tyberos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyberos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyberos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyberos cracks Takahashi with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing that Tyberos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tyberos working some strikes from top position.
Tyberos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyberos postures up and lands a big shot to Takahashi's brow.
Tyberos is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takahashi controls Tyberos momentarily but Tyberos frees himself.
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.
Tyberos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyberos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Tyberos defends easily.
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Tyberos is working Takahashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyberos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyberos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyberos loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Tyberos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Tyberos staying out of range there.
Takahashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyberos circles away.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Tyberos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Tyberos there.
Tyberos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takahashi is trying to defend but Tyberos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyberos winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyberos wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
Tyberos prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Takahashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyberos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi wants to control but Tyberos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Tyberos working some strikes from top position.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyberos 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.
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Tyberos is proving a slippery customer.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tyberos from controlling successfully.
Tyberos lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi has his foot on Tyberos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyberos works his way back into a safe position though.
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Tyberos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyberos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Tyberos pushes his legs off easily.
Tyberos postures up.
Tyberos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyberos scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyberos trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyberos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyberos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Tyberos postures up and lands a big shot to Takahashi's brow.
Takahashi working for a triangle but Tyberos defends it easily.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyberos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Takahashi is rocked!
Tyberos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyberos has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Tyberos finish him?
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyberos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyberos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyberos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A quick step to the side and Tyberos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takahashi lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Tyberos misses its intended target.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyberos moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyberos. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Tyberos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos dives in and scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyberos pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tyberos working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahashi is controlling Tyberos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Tyberos is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyberos working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyberos working the head and body with strikes.
Tyberos wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyberos connects with a nice short shot to Takahashi's temple.
Tyberos scores with a big shot! Takahashi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Takahashi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ReaperLord Tyberos!
An out of breath ReaperLord Tyberos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Sanders (ranked 1356 p4p, 1446 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 202 p4p, 217 weight class). James Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ollie Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanders throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws the left hand but Sanders avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Sanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Sanders moved away.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Sanders - just one landing.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Sanders scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Sanders with an uppercut!
Sanders lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanders's hands.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt thows a body kick. Sanders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
 It looks like James Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanders counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Sanders had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanders throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Sanders misses.
Sanders needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Sanders lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Sanders throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Sanders takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sanders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanders, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanders seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Sanders digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanders swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Sanders 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.
Sanders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanders throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanders misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Sanders slips a straight right by Hunt.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Sanders moved out of range nicely.
Sanders throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanders lands a head shot.
Sanders moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Sanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanders tries to avoid it.
Sanders 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.
Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt tries to work over Sanders's front leg with a kick but Sanders checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
Sanders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Sanders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanders misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanders.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
James Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt trying to stall but Sanders improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanders as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ollie Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanders misses the body punch
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt throws the left hand but Sanders avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Sanders throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanders connects with a leg kick.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Sanders moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Sanders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Hunt sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt moves forwards but Sanders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Sanders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Sanders backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Sanders.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Sanders misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanders blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanders has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanders and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Sanders is out of range.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Sanders dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Sanders.
Sanders throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Sanders had a free shot at his head there.
Sanders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Sanders misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.
Sanders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Hunt catches Sanders with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanders thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Sanders defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Sanders tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Sanders's leg but Sanders calmly moves out of range.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunt slips under a jab from Sanders.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders misses with a straight left.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hunt.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 880 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 54 p4p, 96 weight class). Martin Drop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Drop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phol wants to clinch up but Drop keeps it at a distance.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Phol slips a jab from Drop.
Drop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drop throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Phol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Drop finds it's target.
 It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Drop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phol, as that shot connected.
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phol avoids the head kick by Drop.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Drop.
Drop looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop.
Phol tries to counter by clinching up but Drop breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Drop misses.
Drop is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phol moves out of range as Drop strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Phol.
Phol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Phol.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Phol blocks a head kick by Drop.
Drop takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Drop is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Good shot there by Phol.
Drop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Phol misses.
Drop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phol counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phol.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Drop blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Drop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drop takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol stalling the fight.
Drop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Drop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol scores with a one two! Drop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drop looks to land a body kick but Phol moved away.
Phol lands a nice shot that snaps Drop's head back.
Drop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol defending well as Drop loads up on a big left hand.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target.
Phol jabs Drop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol connects with a nice looking jab.
Phol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drop misses with a hook.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drop misses with an uppercut
and Phol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drop is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Drop takes a shot to the head.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Drop controls the action.
Drop blocks an uppercut.
Drop wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drop is trying to force a seperation but Phol has the dominant position.
Drop being controlled against the cage.
Drop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drop.
Phol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drop back to the cage. Phol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drop was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Drop throws a low kick, looking for Phol's leg but Phol calmly moves out of range.
Drop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drop throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side.
Phol avoids the head kick by Drop.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Drop moved out of range.
Drop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drop throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phol tests Drop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drop walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol tries to clinch up.
Drop takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drop circles away quickly and effectively.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drop's hands.
Drop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phol.
Phol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drop cracks Phol with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drop throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Drop is just out of range.
Phol lands a right hook to the body.
Phol moves out of range as Drop throws a body kick.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol throws a right hand that Drop ducks under and follows up with a left that Drop also avoids with ease.
Phol moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drop.
Drop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drop throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Phol misses its target.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop throws a lazy head kick
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer Phol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
Phol is working Drop over against the cage.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol tries to work over Drop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drop has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Drop controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drop can do to turn this around?
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Drop tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Drop back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Drop tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drop tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
Drop tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Drop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop.
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phol blocks a head kick by Drop.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Phol forces Drop back against the cage and clinches.
Drop is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Drop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drop.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol rushes Drop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Drop's head.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drop tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Drop is trying to break free.
Drop blocks a body shot from Phol.
Drop working hard to break the clinch.
Drop tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Drop wants to break free but Phol has control.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Drop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drop manages to avoid it.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Drop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Drop misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drop! But no joy.
Phol avoids a kick to the body.
Drop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Drop misses with a combination
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drop dodges the punch combination from Phol.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drop doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drop misses with a body shot.
Phol is looking to counter the offense by Drop and move into the clinch.
Phol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Phol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop feints a jab promting Phol to slip. Drop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Phol jabs Drop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drop looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol lands a jab to the head.
Phol scores with a nice strike.
Drop misses with a straight right.
Phol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drop on the side of the head.
Phol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Drop needs to keep his hands up - Phol had a free shot at his head there.
Phol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drop, pushing him back against the cage.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drops head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Drop wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
Drop blocks a body shot from Phol.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Drop prevents a body shot from Phol.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drop blocks a body shot from Phol.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol misses with some punches.
Drop manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Phol.
Phol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drop, pushing him back against the cage.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Drop.
Drop breaks the clinch.
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Drop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol taking a breather.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Drop prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Drop back against the cage.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drop is rocked!
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol prevents Drop from breaking the clinch.
Phol working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop takes a shot to the head.
Drop is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Phol is blocking nicely.
Drop seems to have recovered his senses.
Drop is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol works on Drop's body with a couple of short punches.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phol gets through Drop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Drop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phol drops Drop onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drop is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drop momentarily.
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Drop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Phol connects with a nice looking jab.
Phol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drop.
Drop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phol moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Drop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phol stalling the fight.
Drop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Drop tries to break free but Phol pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol digs a right hand into Drop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drop's gas tank.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Drop is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Phol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drop misses with the head strike.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol lands a right hand.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop is trying to break free.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drop breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drop throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drop misses with a left hand
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Phol does no damage.
Drop misses with a head kick.
Phol tries to clinch but Drop moves out of range.
Drop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drop tries to keep at a distance but Phol has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Phol.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Drop tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drops head.
Phol working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol prevents Drop from breaking the clinch.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol drops Drop onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drop is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Drop avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Drop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol throws a big uppercut that drops Drop! More strikes from Phol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drop lies dazed against the cage as Phol celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mfer Phol made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abigg Chungus (ranked 1517 p4p, 1371 weight class) and Bobby Morino (ranked 207 p4p, 189 weight class). Abigg Chungus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Morino's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Morino!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chungus closes the distance and clinches.
Chungus blocking some punches.
Chungus blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Morino fails to land.
Morino scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chungus.
A short left from Morino.
Chungus trying to control the position but instead, Morino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chungus into the cage.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
Chungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chungus's elbow.
Morino manages to break the clinch.
Chungus moves forwards but Morino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morino looks to land a left hand but Chungus moved out of range nicely.
Chungus takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chungus forces Morino back against the cage and clinches.
Morino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chungus, pushing him back against the cage.
Morino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morino misses with a punch on the inside.
Morino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chungus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morino can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Morino fails to land.
Morino manages to break the clinch.
Chungus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chungus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morino is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Morino has been cut.
We've been told by Chungus's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abigg Chungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chungus blocks a body shot from Morino.
Morino breaks from the clinch.
Morino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morino moves out of range as Chungus strikes.
Bobby Morino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chungus rushes Morino and presses him up against the cage.
Chungus can't break the clinch.
Chungus is looking to control Morino's arms but Morino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chungus has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Chungus.
Morino lands an overhand right.
Chungus pushes Morino up against the cage in a clinch.
Morino pushes Chungus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chungus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morino.
Chungus takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chungus.
Morino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chungus working hard to break the clinch.
Chungus has Morino pressed against the cage.
Chungus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morino is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chungus tries to land knees in the clinch but Morino avoids the damage to the body.
Chungus blocking some punches.
Chungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morino gets a clinch.
Chungus is trying to break the clinch but Morino is controlling him.
Morino lands a shoulder strike.
Chungus trying to control the position but instead, Morino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chungus into the cage.
Morino lands with a left to the head.
Chungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morino throws a head punch that misses.
Morino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chungus rushes Morino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morino lands a shoulder strike.
Chungus missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morino struggles to land a body shot inside as Chungus controls his hands.
Chungus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morino drives through and clinches with Chungus against the cage.
Chungus trying to stall but Morino improves his position.
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morino clinches up against the cage.
Morino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Morino.
Chungus blocks an uppercut.
Chungus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morino is defending well for now.
Morino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morino lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morino breaks the clinch.
Morino clinches with his opponent.
Chungus missing with knees to the body.
Morino lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Morino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chungus throws an off balance right hand
and Morino counters with a straight right hand.
Chungus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morino moves into the clinch.
Chungus trying to land knees to the body.
Chungus tries to land knees in the clinch but Morino avoids the damage to the body.
Chungus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morino is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobby Morino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Chungus is rocked!
Chungus blocking some punches.
Chungus throws a head punch that misses.
Morino breaks from the clinch.
Chungus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morino is still on wobbly legs! Can Chungus finish him?
Morino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chungus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morino seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Morino as he connects with a hook.
Chungus walks into a stiff left hand from Morino.
Oh Chungus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morino lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chungus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Morino dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Morino!
Bobby Morino is the new welterweight champion!
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