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Sucker Punch Pro Series 264 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 1771 p4p, 3313 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 214 p4p, 383 weight class). Manowaru's entrance music is Lay Down. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manivong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manowaru defends it nicely.
Manivong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manivong slips a jab from Manowaru.
Manivong feints the counter takedown.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Manivong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manowaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manowaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manowaru wants it to stay on the feet.
Manivong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manowaru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manowaru to the ground. Manivong is now in Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru wants to stand and escape but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manivong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manivong is pushing down on Manowaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manowaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Manivong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manivong prevents Manowaru from standing back up.
Manowaru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Manivong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manivong prevents Manowaru from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is keen to just control but Manowaru is a slippery customer.
Well, if Manivong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manivong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manowaru looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manivong with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manivong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong shoots in for a takedown but Manowaru shows good takedown defense.
Manivong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manivong throws a combination that misses
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manowaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manivong manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manivong is defended easily by Manowaru.
Manowaru throwing a counter right hand but Manivong manages to avoid it.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manowaru.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru tests Manivong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manowaru is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Manowaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong dives in and grabs Manowaru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manowaru pushes down on Manivong's head and hops out.
Manivong shoots for a double leg takedown but Manowaru sprawls well. He's pushed Manivong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manivong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manowaru is looking to stand up but Manivong isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
That's time! Manowaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manowaru connects with the punch.
Manivong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manowaru looks to land a combination but Manivong avoids it well.
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Manowaru.
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manowaru is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Manowaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Akuma Manivong 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.
Manivong clinches with his opponent.
Manowaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Manivong instigates a clinch.
Manivong breaks the clinch.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manivong shoots in and drives through. Manowaru sprawls well.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
Manowaru throws a hook to the side of Manivong's head but Manivong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manivong looks for a takedown but Manowaru sprawls well.
Manivong with a poor takedown
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manivong.
Manowaru keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Manivong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong throws a push kick but Manowaru slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong fails with a takedown attempt.
Manowaru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong dives in and scores a takedown into Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru wants to stand up but Manivong is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manivong stops Manowaru from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manowaru wants to get back to his feet but Manivong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Manivong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manowaru wants to get back to his feet.
Manivong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manowaru is trying to stand.
Manowaru is staying active underneath Manivong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manowaru scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manivong manages to mount him!
Manowaru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manivong controlling from the full mount.
Manowaru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manowaru is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Manowaru squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong misses with a head shot.
Manowaru wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manivong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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 Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manivong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manowaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
Manivong is looking to clinch but Manowaru is avoiding it.
Manowaru throws a right and a left that Manivong avoids nicely.
Manivong moves into the clinch.
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manivong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru leaves Manivong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Manowaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manivong or perhaps it was just good defense by Manowaru, which made it look bad.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manowaru needs to keep his hands up - Manivong had a free shot at his head there.
Hiro Manowaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manivong darts in looking for a takedown but Manowaru gets double underhooks and turns Manivong into the cage.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Manivong shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Manowaru both land. Nice combination.
Manivong instigates a clinch.
Manowaru tries to break free but Manivong pushes him back against the cage.
Manowaru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manivong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru cracks Manivong with an open hand slap.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Manowaru throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru throws a shot from downtown. Manivong moves away and avoids it.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Manivong.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manowaru counters with a left and a right that stings Manivong.
Manowaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manivong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manowaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manivong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manowaru to score with a decent uppercut.
Manivong defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
Manivong throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong fails to land the takedown.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
Manowaru misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
Manivong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manivong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manowaru defends well and Manivong ends up having to push Manowaru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong takes the fight into the clinch.
Manivong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manowaru prevents it.
Manowaru breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manivong throws a nice looking combination but Manowaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manowaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manowaru wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manivong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manivong misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Manowaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manowaru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mareth Line (ranked 1418 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 182 p4p, 173 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mareth Line has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mareth Line seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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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 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mareth Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Line pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahman is out of range and Line settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Line.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target.
Rahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Mareth Line has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Rahman.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rahman's head.
 It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahman avoided it.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line misses with a body shot.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman thuds his right hand into Line's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Rahman walks into a jab.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Line lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rahman moves out of range as Line strikes.
Line moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahman tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Rahman. Beautiful body shot.
It looks like Line has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Line lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
Line cracks Rahman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
It seemed like Rahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahman cracks Line with a good jab.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Line.
Rahman misses with a double jab
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line walks into a straight right hand from Rahman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Line throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line blocks a jab.
Line jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Line.
Rahman looks to land a combination. Line sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Line defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahman moves forwards but Line connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Line cracks Rahman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Line looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Line with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Line.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Rahman misses.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
 Rahman is rocked!
Line closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rahman! Line dives in looking to finish! Rahman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mareth Line!
An out of breath Mareth Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 1310 p4p, 998 weight class) and Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 172 p4p, 134 weight class). Jako comes to the cage accompanied by Catch a Fire. Yusuf Mammadov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Granite chin |
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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 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
A shot to the liver by Mammadov. Beautiful body shot.
Jako turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
We've been told by Jako's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mammadov avoids the body shot from Jako.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Mammadov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jako will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako throws a wild body kick that Mammadov sees coming a mile off.
Mammadov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mammadov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jako moves out of range as Mammadov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mammadov slips a straight right by Jako.
Jako sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jako gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mammadov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mammadov won't allow Jako to get back to his feet.
Mammadov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jako has wrist control.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jako manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mammadov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako is posturing up here but Mammadov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jako tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jako has to tap! Slick submission there by Mammadov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusuf Mammadov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yusuf Mammadov 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 Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 1213 p4p, 961 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 177 p4p, 141 weight class). Theorist has chosen MoonDeity - WAKE UP! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist throws a sloppy body shot
and Oosthuizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
Theorist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Oosthuizen finds it's way through Theorist's defenses.
Oosthuizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist 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.
Oosthuizen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Theorist's shoulder, as Theorist tries to avoid the shot.
Oosthuizen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Theorist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch there but Theorist circles away.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch successfully.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Theorist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist lands with a right to the head.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Theorist blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Theorist lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen looking to throw knees to the head but Theorist is blocking nicely.
Theorist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Theorist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theorist.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist is trying to force a seperation but Oosthuizen has the dominant position.
Theorist breaks the clinch.
Theorist swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen connects with a right hand. Theorist shakes it off.
Theorist takes one to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up but Theorist circles away and keeps his distance.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Oosthuizen avoids it with no problem.
Oosthuizen pushes Theorist up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Oosthuizen lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist manages to break the clinch.
Theorist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oosthuizen . Oosthuizen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oosthuizen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theorist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oosthuizen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oosthuizen rushes Theorist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee to the head.
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Theorist lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen lands a nice uppercut.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Theorist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theorist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oosthuizen slips under a jab from Theorist.
Oosthuizen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Theorist looks to throw the jab but Oosthuizen is out of range.
Oosthuizen jabs Theorist right on the nose. Theorist blinks but takes it well.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Oosthuizen lands with a straight right. Theorist didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen looks to clinch
and Theorist counters with a left to the body.
Theorist throws a right hand that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oosthuizen misses with a left hand
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Theorist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oosthuizen swinging wildly here.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It looks like Oosthuizen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands with a left to the head.
Oosthuizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen scores with a knee to the head.
Francis Oosthuizen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Theorist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike.
Theorist lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist lands a nice shot that snaps Oosthuizen 's head back.
Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
Oosthuizen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Oosthuizen looks to clinch
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Oosthuizen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Theorist throws a poor cross that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theorist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oosthuizen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oosthuizen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Theorist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theorist misses with a low kick.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oosthuizen moves away.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theorist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theorist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theorist on the side of the head.
Oosthuizen lands with a right hand.
Theorist is rocked!
Oosthuizen takes the fight into the clinch.
Theorist is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
Oosthuizen lands a big right hand that drops Theorist! The killer instinct kicks in and Oosthuizen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Oosthuizen !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Oosthuizen !
Francis Oosthuizen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 1067 p4p, 627 weight class) and Brad Chestner (ranked 160 p4p, 97 weight class). Chestner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eyed Bruiser. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tofail misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Chestner defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Tofail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tofail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chestner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from Chestner.
Tofail throwing a counter right hand but Chestner manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail throws the kick towards the body but Chestner avoids it.
Chestner fails with a takedown attempt.
Tofail throws a big counter combination but Chestner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail tries to land a front kick but Chestner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tobig Tofail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chestner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chestner there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Chestner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tofail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Tofail was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chestner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tofail.
Tofail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chestner loads up on a big right hand but Tofail slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tofail.
Chestner scores with a nice head shot.
Chestner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chestner throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tofail misses with a hook
and Chestner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Tofail misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tofail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner misses with an uppercut.
Tofail fakes the leg kick and cracks Chestner in the body.
Tofail takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chestner lands a body shot.
Chestner misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Chestner misses with an uppercut
and Tofail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail misses with a head kick.
Tofail swings widly with a right hand
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chestner misses with the combination.
Tofail misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chestner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tofail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chestner has him pressed against the cage.
Tofail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tofail takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tofail throws a big shot that misses.
Chestner gets a clinch.
Tofail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chestner cracks Tofail with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tofail avoids the body shot from Chestner.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chestner, as that shot connected.
Chestner misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Tofail misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Chestner misses.
The fighters circling - Tofail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail lands a lovely overhand right.
Chestner moves out of range of the strikes.
Tofail throws a hook but Chestner avoids it easily.
Chestner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Chestner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tofail tried to counter with a leg kick but Chestner avoided it.
Tofail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestner.
Brad Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chestner misses with a straight left.
Chestner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chestner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chestner tries to close the distance and clinch but Tofail swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Tofail wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chestner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tobig Tofail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chestner drops Tofail with a left right combo! Chestner follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Tofail is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tofail is trying to improve his position.
Oh Tofail is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chestner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tofail knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chestner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tofail is trying to escape and Chestner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tofail is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chestner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy River (ranked 676 p4p, 427 weight class) and Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 101 p4p, 66 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think River might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gabon National Anthem. Apophis Kalmisto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apophis Kalmisto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalmisto blocks the body kick.
Kalmisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River thumps Kalmisto with a low kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Kalmisto moves out of range and River only half commits.
Kalmisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalmisto throws a lazy body kick
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalmisto checks the leg kick.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto drops River with a left right combo! Kalmisto follows him down to the ground into side control.
River is rocked!
River prevents Kalmisto from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kalmisto advances to full mount.
Kalmisto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River is on top in guard.
Kalmisto wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River is looking to stand up but Kalmisto won't let him.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Kalmisto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalmisto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kalmisto looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Kalmisto has his feet on River's thighs here. He's pushed River off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! River screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Landon McGuire (ranked 204 p4p, 295 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 25 p4p, 40 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - When Legends Rise. Spratt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fit But You Know It. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire dives in for a single leg takedown but Spratt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Spratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Spratt.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Spratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spratt tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt feints a counter leg kick.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Spratt down.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spratt scores with a decent looking hook.
Spratt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Spratt misses with a wild combination.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Spratt throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Spratt back into the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Spratt.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Spratt, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spratt scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Spratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spratt throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Spratt's head back.
McGuire lunges at Spratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spratt's hand.
Spratt scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. McGuire catches Spratt right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Spratt scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Spratt had a free shot at his head there.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Spratt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Spratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spratt takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Spratt tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire back to the cage. Spratt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Spratt.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire slips a jab from Spratt.
Spratt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Spratt throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire rushes Spratt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spratt prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Spratt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands a head shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spratt to the ground. McGuire is now in Spratt's guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Spratt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spratt wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spratt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire prevents Spratt from standing back up.
Spratt is trying to get back to full guard.
Spratt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire working over Spratt with some ground and pound. Spratt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spratt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spratt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
Spratt gets back to full guard.
Spratt is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt is looking to stand up but McGuire isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spratt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Spratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spratt is holding on to half guard well.
McGuire prevents Spratt from improving his position.
Spratt is trying to stand up here but McGuire is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Donk. Spratt catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Spratt avoided it.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Spratt checks it.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spratt.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Spratt.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spratt.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Spratt's side.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt counters with a body kick.
Donk. McGuire catches Spratt right on the button with a cross.
McGuire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spratt!
Spratt sneaks out the side door and pushes McGuire away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spratt throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a body punch.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Spratt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Spratt is trying to stall.
Spratt blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Spratt working aggressively here.
Spratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Spratt back against the cage.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Spratt manages to break the clinch.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spratt uses from the top position.
Spratt tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spratt wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spratt has passed into half guard!
Spratt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Spratt.
I think Spratt 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
A relieved looking Jack Spratt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 89 p4p, 331 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 13 p4p, 44 weight class). Nickel's entrance music is TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. A fine choice. Yarborough has chosen Derezzed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarborough walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Yarborough saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Yarborough misses.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Yarborough's head.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Nickel takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel is looking to slow Yarborough down with leg kicks.
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!
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough misses with a kick to the body
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Yarborough's ribs.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarborough's knee momentarily.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Nickel defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Yarborough 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel scores with a jab. Yarborough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarborough throws out the jab.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarborough there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel lands a jab.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Nickel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yarborough lands a body shot.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Yarborough's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nickel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel lunges at Yarborough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yarborough's hand.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yarborough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yarborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Yarborough with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Yarborough tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yarborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.
Nickel backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
Nickel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nickel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yarborough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
A big left from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Yarborough blocks the body kick.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Yarborough throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Yarborough lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yarborough misses with a hook
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Yarborough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yarborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Yarborough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Yarborough seems unphased.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Nickel.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Nickel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yarborough's sensitive parts.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Yarborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Yarborough saw that one coming.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough lands a jab.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Yarborough moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Nickel catches Yarborough right on the button with a cross.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Nickel checks a low kick from Yarborough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Yarborough settles back down.
A good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Yarborough misses.
Nickel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Yarborough's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickel.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
Yarborough cracks Nickel with a good jab.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Yarborough works Nickel's body with a nice hook.
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Yarborough throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel jabs Yarborough right on the nose. Yarborough blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarborough.
Nickel slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Nickel.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yarborough throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yarborough.
Nickel with a hook.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yarborough moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Yarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Nickel lands a jab to Yarborough's midsection.
Yarborough swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel jabs Yarborough right on the nose. Yarborough blinks but takes it well.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yarborough on the side of the head.
Jab from Yarborough.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Nickel slips under a jab from Yarborough.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yarborough. Yarborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yarborough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chip Nickel.
Well Nickel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Slam (ranked 181 p4p, 341 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 31 p4p, 50 weight class). Daniel Spong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Slam's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Slam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slam.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Slam.
Slam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Slam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
Slam drops Spong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spong looks back up at him and smiles so Slam waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spong is rocked!
It looks like Daniel Spong has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slam misses with a head kick.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Slam finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Slam ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Spong clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Slam!
A very excited looking Ben Slam 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 9 p4p, 94 weight class) and Charon Lehto (ranked 4 p4p, 15 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Bassically by Tei Shi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto connects with a single shot there.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
Lehto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson 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.
No joy there for Lehto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lehto misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Lehto lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lehto misses.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson clobbers Lehto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson tries to move into range but Lehto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehto tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto misses with a hook to the body
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Lehto scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Lehto misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Lehto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lehto looks winded!
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lehto misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Lehto throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lehto's head.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehto.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehto scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lehto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lehto.
Lehto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lehto! Anderson lets Lehto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
and Anderson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lehto! He's just covering up as Anderson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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