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Bellicose XLI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Aldarisio (ranked 2953 p4p, 3709 weight class) and Mick Madison (ranked 380 p4p, 453 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Aldarisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Madison!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Aldarisio misses.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison misses with a combination
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldarisio scores with a body shot.
Madison tries to land a leg kick but Aldarisio saw it coming and moves away.
Aldarisio tried to counter with a leg kick but Madison avoided it.
Aldarisio thuds his right hand into Madison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madison tries to land a front kick but Aldarisio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Aldarisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madison rushes Aldarisio and presses him up against the cage.
Aldarisio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madison misses with an elbow strike.
Aldarisio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Madison missing with knees to the body.
Aldarisio lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldarisio.
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!
Aldarisio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Aldarisio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldarisio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldarisio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Madison fails to land.
Aldarisio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldarisio blocking some punches.
Aldarisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldarisio lands a nice uppercut.
Aldarisio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldarisio.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
Aldarisio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldarisio avoids the damage to the body.
Madison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldarisio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madison can turn it around.
Aldarisio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Madison fails to land.
Madison blocks a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio working aggressively here.
Aldarisio presses Madison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldarisio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldarisio misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Madison swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldarisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldarisio working aggressively here.
Madison trying to land knees to the body.
Aldarisio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldarisio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madison's elbow.
Aldarisio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madison tries to stall but Aldarisio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio avoids the elbow strike from Madison, against the cage.
A short right from Aldarisio.
Madison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldarisio.
Madison swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldarisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madison backwards.
Madison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aldarisio fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio swings wildly with an uppercut but Madison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a hook that snaps the head of Madison backwards.
Madison blocks a body shot from Aldarisio.
A nice left hand lands by Aldarisio.
Madison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madison.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Madison prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Madison scores with a shot to the side of Aldarisio's head.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldarisio avoids the damage to the body.
Madison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldarisio working aggressively here.
Aldarisio tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
Aldarisio takes a shot to the head.
Aldarisio working aggressively here.
A short right from Aldarisio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aldarisio is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio tries to work over Madison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madison misses with the head strike.
A short left from Aldarisio.
Madison throws a head punch that misses.
Madison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldarisios head.
Madison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldarisio backwards.
Aldarisio blocks an uppercut.
Madison scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aldarisio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldarisio has a couple of punches blocked by Madison.
Madison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madisons head.
Madison scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldarisio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Aldarisio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aldarisio gets tackled into the cage by Madison. Madison maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldarisio.
A short left from Aldarisio.
Madison blocking some punches.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio can't find room to land a body shot as Madison controls the action.
Aldarisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madison lands with a right to the head.
Josh Aldarisio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Aldarisio - that landed with a thud.
Aldarisio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madison lands a nice uppercut.
Madison prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Madison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldarisio.
Madison struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldarisio controls his hands.
Madison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldarisio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldarisio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldarisio blocking some punches.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Madison throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldarisio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldarisio tries to throw a body punch but Madison avoids it by throwing Aldarisio back against the cage.
Aldarisio lands a hook that snaps the head of Madison backwards.
Aldarisio managing to block the knees to the body from Madison.
Madison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Madison prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Madison misses with a knee strike.
Aldarisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldarisio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madison.
Aldarisio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madison can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Aldarisio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aldarisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldarisio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Madison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldarisio's brow.
Madison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aldarisio avoids it.
Madison has a couple of punches blocked by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Aldarisio on the inside.
 Madison is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio lands an uppercut.
Madison is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldarisio finish him?
Aldarisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Madison with a big uppercut! Madison tries to clinch up but Aldarisio pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Madison to the mat! Madison covers up and Aldarisio unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Aldarisio!
In defeat, Mick Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 1721 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Chris Tamburello (ranked 77 p4p, 110 weight class). Tamburello has chosen Going Out of Style - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bartolomeu Ganz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Ganz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ganz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ganz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch lands to the side of Ganz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamburello misses with a right hand
and Tamburello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the body
and Ganz counters by clinching up.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ganz.
Ganz works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ganz fails to land.
Ganz prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to circle away but Ganz has him pinned against the cage.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz is working Tamburello over against the cage.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ganz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Ganz on the inside.
Ganz lands a shoulder strike.
Ganz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ganz.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ganz gets through Tamburello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tamburello - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
Ganz keeps control of Tamburello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamburello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamburello throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamburello throws a good cross that connects.
Ganz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ganz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamburello.
Tamburello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ganz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamburello's head.
Tamburello loads up on a big right hand but Ganz slips the punch.
A big left from Tamburello misses.
Ganz ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Ganz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tamburello avoids it.
Ganz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamburello connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello connects with a single shot there.
Tamburello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tamburello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello works the jab nicely.
Tamburello lands a jab to the nose.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganz manages to avoid it.
Ganz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ganz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ganz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tamburello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello misses with a jab to the body
and Ganz counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello tests Ganz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Ganz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tamburello punishes Ganz's body with a nice straight punch.
Ganz is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Ganz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamburello connects with a jab.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Ganz moves out of range.
Ganz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamburello lands a really nice looking cross but Ganz seems unphased.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ganz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a two punch combo.
Ganz blocks a jab.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body. Ganz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Tamburello backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tamburello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body. Ganz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tamburello lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello swings widly with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Ganz saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganz.
Tamburello misses with a combination
and Ganz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tamburello's knee momentarily.
Ganz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chris Tamburello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamburello cracks Ganz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Tamburello misses.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamburello moves away.
Ganz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tamburello counters with a straight right hand.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the body
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganz 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.
Tamburello with a nice cross.
Tamburello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tamburello jabs Ganz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tamburello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
It looked like Ganz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tamburello.
Tamburello avoids the body shot from Ganz.
Tamburello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tamburello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganz throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tamburello misses its intended target.
Ganz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a jab to the body
and Ganz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ganz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamburellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tamburello staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamburello as he connects with a hook.
Tamburello lands with a cross.
Ganz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello misses with a left hand
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganz.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with an inside leg kick.
Tamburello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganz throws a counter high kick but Tamburello was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tamburello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamburello misses with a hook.
Ganz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ganz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ganz moves out of range as Tamburello strikes.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Tamburello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Tamburello misses
and Ganz counters with a leg kick.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Tamburello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamburello takes a swing at Ganz's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Tamburello coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tamburello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Ganz misses.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ganz clobbers Tamburello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tamburello misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ganz slips a straight right by Tamburello.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tamburello in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ganz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamburello is rocked!
Tamburello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganz finish him?
Tamburello dips to his left and cracks Ganz with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Ganz.
Tamburello lands with a cross.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Tamburello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamburello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamburello misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Ganz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tamburello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Ganz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ganz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tamburello really felt that one!
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tamburello at a distance.
Tamburello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello throws a combination that misses
and Ganz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tamburello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ganz lands with a hook. Tamburello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ganz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tamburello misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamburello loads up on a big right hand but Ganz slips the punch.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ganz misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ganz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body shot
enabling Ganz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamburello blocks a low kick nicely.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Ganz moves out of range.
Ganz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello throws a big shot that misses.
Tamburello just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGanz.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Ganz is just out of range.
Ganz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tamburello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a left hand
and Ganz counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tamburello. That did some damage!
Ganz lands with a nice body kick.
Ganz scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamburello falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ganz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tamburello sprawling to the canvas! Tamburello rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ganz finish him?!
Tamburello with a jab.
Ganz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamburello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ganz counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartolomeu Ganz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sime Soldic (ranked 2759 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Bartholomew Slice (ranked 228 p4p, 165 weight class). Sime Soldic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sime Soldic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Slice!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldic scores with a nice head shot.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Slice throws out a counter right but Soldic avoids it with no problem.
Soldic misses with a straight left.
Slice slips a straight right by Soldic.
Slice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Slice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Slice backs away, Soldic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
Soldic tries to score with a low kick but Slice moves his leg out of the way.
Slice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Soldic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slice! But no joy.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Soldic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Soldic's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soldic misses with a looping right.
Soldic defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Slice 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.
Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Soldic.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Soldic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic staying out of range there.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Soldic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Slice.
Slice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Soldic misses.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Soldic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice tries to clinch up but Soldic circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Soldic misses.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice checks a leg kick.
Soldic lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Soldic ducks down to avoid it.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soldic.
Soldic swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Soldic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sime Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic throws a low kick but Slice moves out of range easily.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soldic.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldic is just out of range.
Slice instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soldic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soldic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soldic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slice scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slice.
Sime Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Slice.
Soldic throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soldic scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soldic throws a head kick that Slice semi-blocks.
Slice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice stops Soldic from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soldic's guard.
Soldic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice throwing strikes from guard but Soldic blocks nicely.
Slice scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soldic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice postures up in Soldic's guard and throws a big left but Soldic blocks it.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soldic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soldic has a closed guard, preventing Slice from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Soldic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slice trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Soldic trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Slice stopping the sweep attempt from Soldic.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Soldic backs away looking to recover.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soldic wants it to stay on the feet.
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slice connects with a crisp jab.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Soldic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartholomew Slice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soldic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soldic dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Sime Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soldic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soldic throws out a powerful jab.
Slice throws the kick towards the body but Soldic avoids it.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice lands a jab to the head.
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Soldic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Soldic.
Soldic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soldic throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Slice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soldic with the inside leg kick.
Slice lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Soldic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Slice tests Soldic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soldic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Soldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slice throws a hook but Soldic avoids it easily.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soldic cracks Slice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soldic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slice cracks Soldic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slice takes the fight into the clinch.
Soldic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice breaks the clinch.
Soldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soldic misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slice! But no joy.
Soldic slips a straight right by Slice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks for a takedown but Soldic sprawls well.
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soldic.
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soldic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sime Soldic is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Soldic is looking to counter punch.
Slice wants to clinch.
Soldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soldic throwing a counter right hand but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice tries to move into range but Soldic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soldic.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice tries to bum rush Soldic with a series of wild strikes but Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice with a hook.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Soldic staying out of range there.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Soldic moves out of range easily.
Slice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slice moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soldic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Soldic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slice misses the jab.
Soldic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soldic throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slice moves out of range as Soldic strikes.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Soldic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soldic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Soldic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Soldic moves forwards but Slice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slice moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Soldic tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can Soldic finish him?
Slice blocks a head kick by Soldic.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Slice seems to have recovered his senses.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slice scores with a head kick.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soldic is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Soldic circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Sime Soldic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soldic jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Slice cracks Soldic with a good jab.
Slice lands a jab.
Soldic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soldic throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soldic's head.
That kick from Soldic tenderised Slice's leg. Slice is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Soldic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Soldic moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Slice scores with a jab.
Soldic is looking to score with low kicks.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice jabs Soldic right on the nose. Soldic blinks but takes it well.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Soldic's head but Soldic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands with a right hand.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soldic wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Slice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soldic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soldic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soldic throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soldic lands a nice shot that snaps Slice's head back.
Soldic wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Soldic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slice.
Soldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soldic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Soldic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soldic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Slice throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Slice dips to his left and cracks Soldic with an uppercut!
Slice shoots in and drives through. Soldic sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soldic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Slice misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Soldic misses with a straight right.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Soldic saw that one coming.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Soldic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soldic tries to bum rush Slice with a series of wild strikes but Slice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soldic slips a jab from Slice.
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soldic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Soldic is looking to counter punch.
Slice wants to clinch.
Soldic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Soldic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soldic throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Slice connects with a jab.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soldic.
Soldic cracks Slice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Sime Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Slice.
Slice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slice lands a nice hook to Soldic's body. Soldic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic takes one to the side of the head.
Soldic throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Soldic walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Soldic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soldic misses with a low kick as Slice jumps back.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic takes one on the button.
Slice lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Soldic as Slice shoots in.
Slice dives in and grabs Soldic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soldic pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartholomew Slice.
I think Slice 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bartholomew Slice!
A very excited looking Bartholomew Slice 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikie Lee (ranked 2413 p4p, 2723 weight class) and Chetnik Borg Eleven (ranked 345 p4p, 391 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Borg Eleven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Borg; resistance is futile. Mikie Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class 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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chetnik Borg Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg Eleven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borg Eleven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Borg Eleven moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borg Eleven! But no joy.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borg Eleven was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borg Eleven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borg Eleven jabs at Lee's body.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Borg Eleven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Borg Eleven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Borg Eleven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee is pulling down on Borg Eleven's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg Eleven wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee pulls Borg Eleven in close to prevent any damage.
Borg Eleven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borg Eleven throws a big elbow that misses.
Borg Eleven with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borg Eleven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borg Eleven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borg Eleven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borg Eleven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borg Eleven is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borg Eleven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee seems keen to control Borg Eleven's posture.
Borg Eleven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg Eleven is one step ahead there.
Borg Eleven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg Eleven throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee is trying to keep Borg Eleven in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borg Eleven looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borg Eleven controlling Lee's posture.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borg Eleven is keeping the position for now.
Borg Eleven seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Borg Eleven keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borg Eleven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borg Eleven is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borg Eleven keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Borg Eleven has managed to sweep!
Borg Eleven throwing strikes but missing.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chetnik Borg Eleven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee tests Borg Eleven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borg Eleven throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Borg Eleven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Borg Eleven shoots in.
Borg Eleven misses the shot to the body.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mikie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borg Eleven.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg Eleven.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Borg Eleven on that attempt.
Lee tries to bum rush Borg Eleven with a series of wild strikes but Borg Eleven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a hook
and Borg Eleven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Lee lands a high kick!
Borg Eleven is rocked!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg Eleven.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Borg Eleven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Borg Eleven's head.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven unleashes a big counter combination but Lee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee lands a head kick. Borg Eleven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Borg Eleven is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Crack! Lee connects with the perfect overhand right and Borg Eleven falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikie Lee!
Mikie Lee very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 1556 p4p, 2097 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 209 p4p, 263 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratt lands a head shot.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aengus momentarily.
Aengus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ratt throws a leg kick but Aengus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ratt throws a leg kick but Aengus moved away.
Aengus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ratt throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt lands with a straight right. Aengus didn't see that one coming.
Ratt blocks a jab.
Aengus blocks a leg kick.
Aengus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aengus throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ratt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ratt under the eye.
Ratt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ratt scores with the left hand. Aengus knows he should have avoided that one.
Aengus throws a jab when Ratt was well out of range.
Aengus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Ratt ducks down to avoid it.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus slips under a jab from Ratt.
Ratt slips a straight right by Aengus.
Ratt throws out a counter right but Aengus avoids it with no problem.
Aengus throws a jab when Ratt was well out of range.
Ratt scores with a nice strike.
Aengus throws the left hand but Ratt avoids the punch easily.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus swings widly with a right hand
and Aengus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aengus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ratt connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt cracks Aengus with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aengus connects with the punch.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Aengus misses with a straight right.
Aengus throws the left hand but Ratt avoids the punch easily.
Ratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
Ratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Ratt loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.
Aengus tries to bum rush Ratt with a series of wild strikes but Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aengus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
Aengus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
Ratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aengus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Ratt ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratt throws out a counter right but Aengus avoids it with no problem.
Aengus lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Aengus throws an off balance right hand
and Ratt counters with a nice uppercut.
Ratt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aengus connects with a looping right hand.
Aengus throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aengus. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Aengus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Aengus slips under a jab from Ratt.
A big right from Aengus misses.
Ratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Aengus steps away.
Ratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it.
Ratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
Aengus 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.
Ratt wants to slow Aengus down by chopping away at his legs.
Aengus defending well as Ratt loads up on a big left hand.
Ratt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt throws a low kick, looking for Aengus's leg but Aengus calmly moves out of range.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aengus backing away here, and Ratt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
letting Ratt counter with a right hand.
Ratt slips a straight right by Aengus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aengus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aengus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
Aengus moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Ratt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aengus's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aengus checks a leg kick.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Ratt ducks down to avoid it.
Aengus takes one to the side of the head.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ratt counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
Aengus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt scores with a leg kick.
Aengus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aengus misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Aengus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Ratt ducks down to avoid it.
Ratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Ratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Ratt.
Aengus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aengus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ratt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratt moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Ratt tries a quick counter leg kick but Aengus is wise to it.
Aengus misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
Ratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Aengus steps away.
Ratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ratt tries to work over Aengus's front leg with a kick but Aengus checks it.
Ratt throws a low kick, looking for Aengus's leg but Aengus calmly moves out of range.
Ratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
Aengus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus slips under a jab.
Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aengus.
Aengus throws a jab when Ratt was well out of range.
Ratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
Aengus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt misses with a hook.
Aengus misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
Ratt scores with a jab to the head.
Ratt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aengus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ratt loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.
Ratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aengus checks it well.
Ratt slips a straight right by Aengus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aengus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ratt throws out a counter right but Aengus avoids it with no problem.
Ratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it.
Ratt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus thuds his right hand into Ratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Ratt misses.
The crowd cheers as Aengus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ratt doesn't seem phased though.
Ratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ratt looks to land a right hand but Aengus moved out of range.
Aengus tries to counter by clinching up but Ratt breaks away and moves out of range.
Ratt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aengus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aengus throws an off balance right hand
and Ratt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ratt counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Ratt tenderised Aengus's leg. Aengus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ratt moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus throws a hook but Ratt blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ratt.
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt misses with a straight left.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
Aengus misses with a hook
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
Ratt moves away from the strike by Aengus.
It seemed like Ratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Aengus blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aengus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ratt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ratt clobbers Aengus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ratt slips under a jab from Aengus.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus takes one on the button.
Ratt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Ratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Aengus steps away.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Aengus steps away.
Ratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aengus misses with a straight left.
Ratt staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Aengus.
Ratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ratt tries to land a leg kick but Aengus saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ratt.
Ratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ratt thumps Aengus with a low kick.
Ratt with the inside leg kick.
Ratt slips under a jab from Aengus.
Ratt throws a front kick aimed at Aengus's knee but Aengus avoids it well.
Ratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aengus is out of range.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aengus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ratt blocks a jab.
Ratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aengus throws a hook but Ratt blocks it.
Aengus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ratt connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Ratt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
Ratt misses the jab.
Ratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
Ratt connects with a leg kick.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Aengus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aengus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ratt's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Aengus checks it.
Aengus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ratt slips a straight right by Aengus.
Ratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ratt's hands.
Aengus throws the left hand but Ratt avoids the punch easily.
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ratt.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aengus tries to clinch but Ratt moves out of range.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Aengus looks to land a combination but Ratt avoids it well.
Aengus is looking to clinch but Ratt is avoiding it.
Aengus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ratt throws a big shot that misses.
Ratt misses with an uppercut.
Aengus misses with a two punch combination.
Ratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aengus.
Aengus looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ratt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Aengus off the cage and back into range.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Aengus tries to clinch but Ratt is having none of it.
Ratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aengus has time to react.
Ratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Aengus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ratt lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ratt.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Ratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it.
Ratt feints and then cracks Aengus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aengus down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilbur Ratt.
Well Ratt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Ratt!
Wilbur Ratt 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 Damian Taylor (ranked 1123 p4p, 2282 weight class) and Philip Marcus (ranked 103 p4p, 195 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Marcus.
A left lands for Marcus.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marcus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Marcus is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor .
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Marcus as the two fighters clinch.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor .
Marcus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus misses with the head strike.
Taylor pushes Marcus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Marcus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
A short right from Taylor .
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Marcus's head.
Marcus lands a body shot.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcus tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcus.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a right hand.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor is looking to control Marcus's arms but Marcus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcus connects with a leg kick.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor .
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Marcus lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damian Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor is looking to wear down Marcus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Marcus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor . Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcus backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor 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.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Marcus misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Marcus throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus with a hook.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Marcus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
 Taylor is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Marcus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Taylor ! He's just covering up as Marcus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Marcus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Altena (ranked 2138 p4p, 1148 weight class) and Razor Ramano (ranked 269 p4p, 165 weight class). Altena comes to the cage accompanied by Grontapu by Double Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Altena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Ramano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramano shoots for a takedown but Altena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramano shoots in but Altena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Altena tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramano avoided it.
Ramano shoots in and drives through. Altena sprawls well.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramano.
Ramano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramano somewhat.
Altena tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramano manages to circle out of the way.
Ramano slips a jab and a cross from Altena.
Altena chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramano in his tracks.
Ramano closes the distance and clinches up with Altena, looking for a takedown. Ramano pushes Altena against the cage but Altena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Altena lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Altena.
Ramano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altena defends it nicely.
We've been told by Altena's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but Altena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altena.
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altena was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altena but Altena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Altena tries to clinch there but Ramano circles away.
Ramano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramano.
Altena scores with a nice head shot.
Ramano fails with the takedown.
Ramano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramano fails with the takedown
and Altena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altena tries a low kick but Ramano avoids it.
Ramano fails to land the takedown.
Ramano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altena sprawls well. Altena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Altena throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a three punch combo that has Altena backing up. Altena nods at Ramano to acknowledge the strikes.
Altena tries to clinch up but Ramano circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramano looks for a takedown but Altena sprawls well.
Ramano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altena circles away.
Altena throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramano.
Altena looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramano shoots in looking for a takedown. Altena tries to sprawl out of it but Ramano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Altena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Altena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altena sprawls well. Altena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramano shoots for a double leg takedown but Altena sprawls well. He's pushed Ramano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Ramano as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ramano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Altena is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramano! But no joy.
Ramano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altena.
The fighters circling - Altena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Altena misses.
A slow jab from Altena misses its intended target.
No luck for Ramano with that takedown attempt.
Altena swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Altena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramano.
Ramano with a poor takedown
and Altena moves into the clinch.
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramano is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramano is looking for a takedown.
Altena working Ramano over with knees to the body.
A short right from Altena on the inside.
Altena tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramano avoids the damage to the body.
Ramano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altena prevents it.
Ramano blocking some punches.
Altena is pressed up against the cage. Ramano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altena down to the mat. Altena avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Altena looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano throws a big counter head kick but Altena avoids it with no problem.
Ramano fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for Altena.
Ramano shoots for a double leg takedown but Altena sprawls well. He's pushed Ramano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Altena but Altena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramano.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altena throws out the jab.
Ruud Altena is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano shoots for a double leg takedown but Altena sprawls well. He's pushed Ramano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Altena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramano circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano shoots in looking for a takedown but Altena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Altena rushes Ramano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Altena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramano avoids it.
Ramano is looking for a takedown.
Altena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramano can do to turn this around?
Ramano managing to block the knees to the body from Altena.
Altena misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altena is defending well.
Altena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramano backwards.
Ramano jumps into guard, dragging Altena to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramano looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramano, not yet.
Altena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramano on the ground.
Ramano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altena stands up and waves to Ramano to follow him.
Ramano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altena circles away.
No luck for Ramano with that takedown attempt.
Altena is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramano.
Ramano is breathing heavily.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Altena circles away easily
and Altena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altena slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Altena misses the target.
Altena stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramano. Ramano gets slowly back to his feet.
Altena throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ruud Altena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown but Altena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Altena missing with a left hand there. Ramano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Altena with the inside leg kick.
Altena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramano moves away.
Altena lands a jab to the nose.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramano goes for a double leg but Altena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Altena continues to drive forward.
Ramano looks for a takedown but Altena sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Altena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Altena wants it to stay on the feet.
Altena misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano shoots in and drives through. Altena sprawls well.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ramano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Altena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramano darts in looking for a takedown but Altena gets double underhooks and turns Ramano into the cage.
Altena connects with a solid leg kick.
Altena tries to clinch but Ramano is having none of it.
Ramano avoids the body shot from Altena.
Altena slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altena tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Ramano blocks the low kick.
Altena tries to land a front kick but Ramano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Altena misses with a hook.
Ramano swats away the attempt to clinch by Altena.
Altena throws a chopping leg kick but Ramano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Altena coming out on top.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altena.
Altena connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Altena's waist but Altena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramano off to one side.
Ramano misses with a takedown attempt - Altena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Altena tries to clinch up.
Ramano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Altena as he avoids it easily.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Nice takedown defense from Altena. No joy for Ramano on that attempt.
Ramano fails to land the takedown.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramano.
Altena scores with a jab to the head.
Ramano slips a jab from Altena.
Ramano fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altena throws out the jab.
Altena leaves Ramano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altena misses with a hook. Ramano ducked under it nicely.
Altena fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Altena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramano.
Altena throwing a counter right hand but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Altena darts in and clinches Ramano up against the cage.
Ramano is trying to drag Altena to the mat but Altena just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Altena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramano is defending well for now.
Ramano pulls guard.
Altena stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Altena throws a nice looking combination but Ramano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Razor Ramano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramano is defended easily by Altena.
Ramano blocks the body kick.
Altena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altena moves into the clinch.
Altena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Altena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Altena pushes Ramano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramano scores with a hook to the body.
Altena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramano.
Altena misses with a punch on the inside.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Ramano blocks with his arms.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altena gets underhooks to prevent Ramano's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramano wants a takedown but no success here.
Altena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramano is defending well for now.
Altena prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramano tries to score a body lock takedown but Altena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
Altena scores with a knee to the head.
Altena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altena scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramano is looking for a takedown.
Ramano can't get the takedown.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena landing knees to the head.
Ramano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramano is still on wobbly legs! Can Altena finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Altena misses with a knee to the head.
Altena misses with a punch on the inside.
Altena lands a right hand.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Altena manages to get underhooks.
Ramano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramano.
Ramano seems to have recovered his senses.
Altena connects with the punch.
Ramano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Altena lands a lovely overhand right.
Altena is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ramano hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruud Altena!
A very excited looking Ruud Altena 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1166 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Jefferson Christ (ranked 81 p4p, 85 weight class). Jefferson Christ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Christ!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
Christ is trying to pull guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christ is trying to pull guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sykora to keep the fight standing.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefferson Christ.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jefferson Christ has been cut.
Christ dodges an elbow strike from Sykora.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykora jerks Christ's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Christ drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sykora goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sykora because Christ was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michal Sykora!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Mfer (ranked 635 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Antun Simunic (ranked 39 p4p, 55 weight class). Simunic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Isopaa Mfer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Simunic's head back.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simunic swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Simunic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Simunic misses with a jab to the body
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Simunic didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Mfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mfer cracks Simunic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simunic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mfer finish him?
Simunic is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simunic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Simunic! Mfer lets Simunic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Simunic is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Simunic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mfer counters with a right hand from hell and Simunic is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isopaa Mfer!
After the big win, Isopaa Mfer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 250 p4p, 706 weight class) and Henry Hall (ranked 39 p4p, 100 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr.'s entrance music is Rags2Riches. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henry Hall enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall jabs Thibodeaux Jr. to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Donk. Hall catches Thibodeaux Jr. right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. dodges the punch combination from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall sizes up Thibodeaux Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall punishes Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice straight punch.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the head kick by Hall.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall keeps Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance using the push kick.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thibodeaux Jr. might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux Jr. momentarily.
Hall feints and then cracks Thibodeaux Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Hall.
Hall lands a head kick. Thibodeaux Jr. smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Hall.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall misses with a combination
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Hall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
Hall is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Hall.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its intended target.
A big right from Hall misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid it.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Hall misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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