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WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne King (ranked 3678 p4p, 5786 weight class) and Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 435 p4p, 532 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 32 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dwayne King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguiao tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Sanguiao shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King wants to stand and escape but Sanguiao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanguiao trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King throws the left hand but Sanguiao avoids the punch easily.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguiao under the eye.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguiao.
A head kick misses from King.
Sanguiao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanguiao tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King looks to land a right hand but Sanguiao moved out of range.
King throws a leg kick but Sanguiao checks it.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguiao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King is trying to stand back up but Sanguiao is controlling him
Sanguiao is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao stops King from getting back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanguiao manages to move to mount!
Sanguiao looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguiao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King scores with a hook.
King cracks Sanguiao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Sanguiao.
King throws a shot to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from King misses.
Sanguiao closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King presses Sanguiao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguiao controls the action.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
King presses Sanguiao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from King.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
King blocking some punches.
King is leaning against Sanguiao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from King.
A short right from King on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a body shot.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands with a right to the head.
Sanguiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanguiao blocks an uppercut.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanguiao prevents a body shot from King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
King lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King blocks an uppercut.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanguiao controls his hands.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sanguiao avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a right to the head.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dwayne King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King misses with some punches.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
King working aggressively here.
King working aggressively here.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
King working aggressively here.
Sanguiao takes a shot to the head.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
King misses with some punches.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguiaos head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King scores with a jab.
Sanguiao slips a jab and a cross from King.
Sanguiao dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Sanguiao's head and hops out.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from King finds it's way through Sanguiao's defenses.
King lands with a nice combination. Sanguiao backs away looking to recover.
Sanguiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanguiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from King lands.
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!
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King catches Sanguiao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanguiao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanguiao walks into a left hand.
King tried to score with a low kick but Sanguiao checks it.
Sanguiao wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King wants to land a leg kick but Sanguiao is out of range.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from King lands but Sanguiao takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King sets himself, and Sanguiao steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King throws a leg kick but Sanguiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
King throws a nice looking combination but Sanguiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Sanguiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanguiao off to one side.
Dwayne King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Sanguiao.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanguiao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to kick Sanguiao off but Sanguiao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanguiao seems to be looking for submissions.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanguiao on the ground.
Sanguiao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King is trying to stand up.
Sanguiao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King!
Sanguiao is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
Sanguiao has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
Sanguiao trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne King!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xue Fang (ranked 3874 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Chetnik Borg Eleven (ranked 188 p4p, 116 weight class). Borg Eleven is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Borg; resistance is futile. Xue Fang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xue Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chetnik Borg Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg Eleven throws a sloppy head kick and Fang moves out of range easily.
Fang throws a shot from downtown. Borg Eleven moves away and avoids it.
Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Fang scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Chetnik Borg Eleven has been cut.
Fang swings for the body but Borg Eleven moves out of range.
Borg Eleven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fang defends it well.
The fighters circling - Fang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Borg Eleven.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borg Eleven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borg Eleven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Borg Eleven is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang misses with a hook
and Borg Eleven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borg Eleven manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Borg Eleven misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fang misses with a shot to the body
and Borg Eleven counters with a nice uppercut.
Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Fang - just one landing.
Fang throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg Eleven.
Fang with the inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Borg Eleven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borg Eleven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borg Eleven lands with a cross.
Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borg Eleven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borg Eleven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fang throws a jab when Borg Eleven was well out of range.
Borg Eleven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fang lands an overhand right.
Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fang throws a body punch but Borg Eleven moves out of range.
Fang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 Borg Eleven is rocked!
Borg Eleven throws a hook but Fang blocks it.
Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Borg Eleven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borg Eleven's knee momentarily.
Fang wants to slow Borg Eleven down by chopping away at his legs.
Borg Eleven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Borg Eleven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg Eleven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borg Eleven was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Fang moves out of range as Borg Eleven strikes.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borg Eleven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fang cracks Borg Eleven with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Borg Eleven to stand back up!
Borg Eleven is still on wobbly legs! Can Fang finish him?
Borg Eleven is holding his hands too far apart here. Fang throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Borg Eleven is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xue Fang!
A very excited looking Xue Fang 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Rally (ranked 3493 p4p, 2149 weight class) and Joon Sang Hun (ranked 422 p4p, 286 weight class). Sean O Rally could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joon Sang Hun's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Rally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but O Rally sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sang Hun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Rally throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sang Hun on the side of the head.
O Rally thuds his right hand into Sang Hun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sang Hun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Rally.
Sang Hun throws the left hand but O Rally avoids the punch easily.
O Rally jabs Sang Hun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Rally throws a jab when Sang Hun was well out of range.
O Rally avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Rally tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sang Hun manages to circle out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sang Hun.
Sean O Rally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
O Rally trying to stall but Sang Hun improves his position.
Sang Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of O Rally backwards.
O Rally holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sang Hun pulls guard effortlessly.
O Rally has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rally looking to pass the guard.
O Rally wants to control from the top but Sang Hun keeps moving.
Sang Hun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sang Hun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sang Hun wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
Sang Hun drops back looking for a leg! O Rally is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Rally manages to kick Sang Hun off! Sang Hun jumps back into O Rally's guard.
That's two 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.
O Rally looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Rally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sang Hun controls the pace.
O Rally wants to sweep here but Sang Hun controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sang Hun is stalling in the full guard.
O Rally is trying to control the position but Sang Hun postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
Sang Hun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sang Hun is pushing down on O Rally's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Rally is fighting to maintain full guard but Sang Hun has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sang Hun trying to pass the guard but O Rally defending well.
O Rally tries to get to full guard but Sang Hun has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Rally lands the left hand.
Sang Hun misses with a straight right.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Sang Hun is quick to defend against it.
Sang Hun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun closes the distance and pushes O Rally back into the cage.
Sang Hun lands an uppercut.
Sang Hun jumps guard.
Sang Hun seems keen to control O Rally's posture.
Sang Hun working for submissions but it's allowed O Rally to get to half guard.
Sang Hun wants to control but O Rally is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun wants to get back to full guard.
O Rally is thwarting Sang Hun's attempts to control the position.
O Rally prevents Sang Hun from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Rally cracks Sang Hun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from O Rally does it's job there.
Sang Hun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sang Hun closes the distance and clinches.
Sang Hun pulls guard effortlessly.
Sang Hun keeping full guard, as O Rally tries to pass.
Sang Hun pulls O Rally in close to his closed guard and prevents O Rally from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Rally drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sang Hun dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Rally looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Rally looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Rally!
Sang Hun controls the position for a moment.
Sang Hun manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rally trying to control from half guard but Sang Hun is working away.
O Rally wants to work for an arm triangle but Sang Hun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sang Hun manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Sang Hun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sang Hun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Rally preventing the sweep.
O Rally controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sang Hun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun controls O Rally momentarily but O Rally frees himself.
O Rally stands and throws Sang Hun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sang Hun sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Rally's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Rally's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rally defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sang Hun's arms.
I really don't envy O Rally right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sang Hun is trying to stick to O Rally's back but O Rally is turning into Sang Hun. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sang Hun's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by O Rally.
O Rally trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sang Hun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Rally manages to get himself to full guard.
Sang Hun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joon Sang Hun has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Rally has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joon Sang Hun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sang Hun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Rally.
It looks like O Rally has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sang Hun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Rally.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Sang Hun avoids them all with ease.
Sang Hun drops O Rally with a beautiful combination! O Rally stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sang Hun is looking for the KO!
 O Rally is rocked!
Sang Hun has managed to clinch.
Oh O Rally is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang Hun drags the fight down to the ground.
Sang Hun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sang Hun wants to sweep here but O Rally controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sang Hun holds on and takes a little breather.
O Rally got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sang Hun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Rally has managed to get both his arms back between Sang Hun's legs - danger averted.
O Rally wants to control from the top but Sang Hun keeps moving.
O Rally is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sang Hun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sang Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Rally seems to have got his legs back now.
O Rally stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sang Hun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but O Rally defends easily.
O Rally trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sang Hun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sang Hun wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun is looking to work some ground and pound but O Rally has wrist control.
Sang Hun advances to half guard.
O Rally gets back to full guard.
O Rally keeping full guard, as Sang Hun tries to pass.
O Rally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sang Hun controls the pace.
O Rally is trying to control the position but Sang Hun postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rally tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sang Hun stays in close to O Rally's body and controls the position.
Sang Hun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joon Sang Hun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sang Hun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sang Hun with a hook.
O Rally scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sang Hun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rally throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sean O Rally has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun prevents O Rally from breaking the clinch.
Sang Hun drags the fight down to the ground.
Sang Hun looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Rally is one step ahead there.
O Rally postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sang Hun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Rally, into his guard.
Sang Hun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sang Hun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 4136 p4p, 3072 weight class) and Zima Voin (ranked 572 p4p, 469 weight class). Alex Alexandrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zima Voin's chin.
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17 - 18 - 1 |
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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 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zima Voin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voin loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alexandrov to the mat. Alexandrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Voin in close.
Voin stops Alexandrov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alexandrov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Voin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Voin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Voin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Voin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Voin isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Voin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Voin controls the action.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voin checks a low kick from Alexandrov.
Voin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandrov pulls Voin into guard.
Alexandrov is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Voin has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Alexandrov taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zima Voin!
After winning the bout, Zima Voin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 3102 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 376 p4p, 236 weight class). Cheese kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rape Me. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka looks to land a combination but Cheese avoids it well.
Cervenka cracks Cheese with an open hand slap.
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese is rocked!
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
Oh Cheese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheese gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cervenka gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cheese is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Terrell (ranked 1003 p4p, 1269 weight class) and Seelow Heights (ranked 156 p4p, 196 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seelow Heights!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell tries to move into range but Heights moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick.
Terrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heights on the side of the head.
Terrell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Terrell scores with a nice strike.
Terrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heights throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heights scores with a kick to the body.
Heights staying out of range there.
Terrell connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Heights coming out on top.
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Heights throws a shot to the body.
Heights misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Heights throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Terrell down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell scores with a shot to the body.
Heights 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.
Heights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terrell throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy.
Terrell moves into range and clinches up with Heights.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Heights misses.
Terrell misses with a straight left.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell lands with a kick to the temple. Heights shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell misses with a straight left.
Terrell throws a low kick but Heights avoids it.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Terrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heights misses with a series of wild punches.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heights.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Terrell lands a jab to the head.
Heights looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Heights slips a jab from Terrell.
Heights steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Heights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell lands with an overhand left.
Terrell swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily.
Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Terrell thows a body kick. Heights tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Terrell throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heights misses with a body kick.
Terrell tries to clinch up
and Heights makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Terrell really felt that one!
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terrell misses with a looping right.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a jab to the body
and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Terrell looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Terrell with a body shot.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Terrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terrell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Terrell rather than just go for the knockout.
Heights takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell throws an off balance right hand
and Heights makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod.
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.
Terrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terrell throws out a powerful jab.
Terrell punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch.
Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heights thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Terrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Terrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Terrell lands.
A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it.
Heights avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell dodges the punch combination from Heights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell misses with a kick to the body
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell scores with a jab. Heights acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heights takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Terrell lands but Heights takes it in his stride.
Terrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Terrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Terrell punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Terrell misses
and Heights counters with a nice leg kick.
Terrell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heights blocks a jab.
Heights looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heights avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily.
Terrell scores with a hook to the body. Heights takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terrell connects with a body shot.
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Heights connects with a single shot there.
Heights throws a right hand that Terrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrell also avoids with ease.
Terrell swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Heights throws out a counter right but Terrell avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Terrell digs a good hook to Heights's body.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillip Terrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell tries to counter by clinching up but Heights breaks away and moves out of range.
Heights avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Heights's leg. Heights is trying to keep his angry face on.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Terrell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Heights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Heights's front leg but catches the back leg as Heights tries to avoid it.
Terrell lands with a nice combination. Heights backs away looking to recover.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Heights's defenses.
Terrell misses with a body punch
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terrell tests Heights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrell throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it.
Terrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heights counters with a nice body shot.
Heights moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell takes one to the chin there.
Heights with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell walks into a stiff left hand from Heights.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Terrell.
Heights throws a sloppy body shot
letting Terrell counter with a right hand.
Terrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heights. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Heights lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.
Terrell lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around?
Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heights takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Heights.
Terrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights.
Terrell rushes Heights and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heightss head.
Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terrell tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heights backwards.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Heights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Heights's front leg but catches the back leg as Heights tries to avoid it.
Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Heights knows he should have avoided that one.
Heights clobbers Terrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Terrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heights lands a jab to Terrell's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Heights.
Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell scores with a jab. Heights acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heights blocks a jab.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Heights off the cage and back into range.
Terrell lands with a cross.
Heights misses the shot to the body.
Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell.
Terrell looks to throw a body kick
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heights looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well.
Terrell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Terrell throws a series of punches but Heights moves out of range.
Heights replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Terrell blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Heights's defenses.
Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Heights misses the jab.
Terrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heights misses with an uppercut.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heights throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Terrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Terrell misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely.
Heights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Terrell staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Heights avoids the body shot from Terrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heights misses with a body kick.
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights.
Heights takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell lands a body shot.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Heights on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Terrell feints and then cracks Heights's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heights down.
Heights takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heights. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Heights off balance momentarily.
Heights looks to land a body kick but Terrell moved away.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Terrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Terrell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
After winning the bout, Phillip Terrell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 1050 p4p, 790 weight class) and Reijo Halli (ranked 150 p4p, 116 weight class). Corona comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Halli has chosen Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 25 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona scores with a jab.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Halli just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorona.
Halli digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Corona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Corona wants to control but Halli postures up.
Corona is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli working away.
Corona tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Point Blanc, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli tries for a kimura but Corona is defending well.
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corona, who protects the arm well.
Corona is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Corona seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Halli is looking to advance position but Corona won't allow it.
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well.
Corona trying to control but Halli postures up.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Corona can't escape the position.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Corona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corona wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Corona is trying to control but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Halli working Corona over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Halli trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halli.
Corona wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli fails to move to back control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Corona working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Corona parries the strikes from Halli easily there. Halli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corona to escape.
Halli trying to control the position but Corona is working away.
Corona wants to control but Halli postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona sneaks back into half guard.
Halli is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position.
Corona pushes Halli off but Halli dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is looking for a sweep.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Corona is defending well.
Corona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corona keeps Halli under control for a moment.
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.
Corona wants to get back to his feet but Halli drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli working away.
Corona tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona tries to kick Halli off but Halli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Corona defends the submission attempt.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli thows a huge punch but Corona dodges it nicely.
Halli is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corona is trying to stand.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona gets back to full guard.
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halli trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Halli moves to clinch but Corona breaks away
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
Corona throws a head kick but Halli moves out of range.
Halli stuns Corona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halli 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.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard.
Corona wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Halli's closed guard. He's half up but Halli has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Halli pivots and extends the arm, Corona falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Halli! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 437 p4p, 554 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 29 p4p, 30 weight class). Knox has chosen Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox moves away from the strike by Kok.
Kok misses with a body kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kok moved out of range.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Kok's head.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tests Kok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kok looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Kok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kok throws a body kick that misses.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kok.
Kok cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kok. That one must have hurt.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kok slips a jab from Knox.
Kok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kok throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox thuds his right hand into Kok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kok.
Kok throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kok looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kok keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kok moves out of range of the strikes.
Kok scores with a spinning back kick!
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Kok tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kok.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Kok throws a lazy body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Kok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kok misses with a head kick.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kok tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Kok lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Kok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kok with a body shot.
Kok moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Kok slips under a jab.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chew Kok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kok. Kok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Kok.
Knox 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.
Kok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kok takes one on the button.
Kok looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kok slips under a jab from Knox.
Kok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kok has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok blocks a jab.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy body kick from Kok
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Kok is rocked!
Kok tries to clinch up.
Knox lands a jab to Kok's midsection.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Kok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox steps in with a hook that catches Kok right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knox follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kok looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Hussein (ranked 404 p4p, 400 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 26 p4p, 62 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a body shot.
Urameshi 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.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussein drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Hussein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Hussein.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein tries to pull guard but Urameshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
Hussein pulls Urameshi into guard.
Urameshi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Hussein throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Hussein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hussein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hussein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussein slips a jab from Urameshi.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hussein defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Hussein looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
Hussein has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hussein misses.
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!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Hussein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussein's head.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein clinches with his opponent.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussein.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hussein jumps guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussein under the eye.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hussein scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Hussein scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Hussein has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Hussein tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Hussein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussein tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Hussein scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussein gets control of Urameshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Urameshi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hussein's closed guard. He's half up but Hussein has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hussein pivots and extends the arm, Urameshi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hussein! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 130 p4p, 167 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 19 p4p, 25 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rags2Riches. Mahogany has chosen Dio - We Rock as his entrance music. 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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Mahogany lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Mahogany 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.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux Jr. is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Thibodeaux Jr. circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Mahogany throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahogany misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Mahogany scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahogany connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Thibodeaux Jr. as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany lands the left hand.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Mahogany goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahogany jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany.
Mahogany scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux Jr. in his tracks.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Thibodeaux Jr..
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahogany scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahogany works Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany catches Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahogany throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moved away.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahogany moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahogany darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany walks into a stiff left hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Mahogany is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany thows a body kick. Thibodeaux Jr. tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahogany.
Mahogany is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahogany throws a jab when Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
A cross from Mahogany lands.
Mahogany throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one to the side of the head.
Mahogany throws a shot to the body.
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahogany closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thibodeaux Jr. quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying is best to control the position here.
Mahogany wants to work for an arm triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr. trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Mahogany sits in half guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Mahogany sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahogany throws a shot to the body.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Donk. Mahogany catches Thibodeaux Jr. right on the button with a cross.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahogany attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahogany ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an open hand slap.
Mahogany throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahogany.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahogany's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux Jr. under the eye.
That kick from Mahogany tenderised Thibodeaux Jr.'s leg. Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a jab.
Mahogany cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahogany connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany lands with a nice body punch.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux Jr. should have avoided that one.
Mahogany throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany slips a jab from Thibodeaux Jr..
Mahogany connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux Jr.'s hands.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahogany scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahogany has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
A relieved looking Rich Mahogany 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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