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DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brawler (ranked 1621 p4p, 1635 weight class) and Dogo Musaga (ranked 221 p4p, 223 weight class). Dogo Musaga struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dogo Musaga!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musaga thows a body kick. Brawler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Musaga with a nice calf kick.
Brawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick from Musaga.
Brawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Musaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Musaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brawler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musaga can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Brawler off the cage and back into range.
Brawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Musaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musaga misses with the combination.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Musaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Musaga throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brawler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musaga.
Brawler defending well as Musaga loads up on a big left hand.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Musaga manages to avoid it.
Musaga throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler throws a quick counter head kick but Musaga was just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing.
Musaga throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaga misses with a hook.
Brawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Brawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Musaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musaga swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a head kick that drops Musaga to the mat! Musaga scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brawler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Musaga.
A shot to the body from Musaga misses
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Musaga misses its intended target.
Brawler is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musaga.
Musaga thows a leg kick but Brawler checks it
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Musaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Musaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dogo Musaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Musaga throws a low kick but Brawler avoids it.
Musaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawler throws a quick counter head kick but Musaga was just out of range.
Brawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musaga missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musaga lands a jab to Brawler's midsection.
Musaga thows a leg kick but Brawler checks it
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Musaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Musaga.
Musaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrawler.
Bobby Brawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Musaga scores with a one two! Brawler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Musaga tried to score with a low kick but Brawler checks it.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Musaga.
Musaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Musaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musaga looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musaga throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Musaga misses with a left hand
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musaga tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
Musaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrawler.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Musaga.
Musaga misses with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a crisp one two that drops Musaga! Brawler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Musaga to his feet! Musaga is in big trouble!
 Musaga is rocked!
Musaga throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
Musaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Brawler finish him?
A shot to the body from Musaga misses
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaga misses with a body punch
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Musaga throws a low kick but Brawler moves out of range easily.
Brawler throws a counter high kick but Musaga was just alert enough to avoid it.
Musaga with a nice calf kick.
Musaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Brawler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Musaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Musaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Musaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Musaga scores with the left hand. Brawler knows he should have avoided that one.
Musaga pushes Brawler away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Musaga.
Musaga scores with a body shot.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musaga throws out the jab.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Musaga manages to avoid it.
Musaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Musaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrawler.
Brawler dodges the punch combination from Musaga.
Brawler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Musaga misses with a straight left.
Musaga misses with a low kick.
Brawler is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dogo Musaga 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Musaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musaga lands a right hook to the body.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Musaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Musaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musaga looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Musaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrawler.
Musaga misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Brawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dogo Musaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musaga misses with a left hand
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brawler scrambles back to his feet.
Musaga scores with a nice head shot.
Dogo Musaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musaga swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Musaga throws a leg kick but Brawler checks it.
Brawler throws a quick counter head kick but Musaga was just out of range.
Musaga missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Brawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brawler checks a leg kick.
Brawler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Musaga with the inside leg kick.
Musaga misses with a left hand
and Brawler counters with a three punch combo that has Musaga backing up. Musaga nods at Brawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobby Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Musaga misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musaga.
Musaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Musaga swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Musaga! Brawler lets Musaga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaga thows a leg kick but Brawler checks it
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Brawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musaga looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler throws a counter high kick but Musaga was just alert enough to avoid it.
Musaga throws an off balance right hand
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Brawler moves out of range as Musaga strikes.
Brawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Musaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Musaga swinging wildly here.
Brawler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Musaga.
Brawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musaga swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musaga throws a right hand that misses
and Brawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musaga misses with the combination.
As Musaga looks to move away, Brawler throws a big counter combo but Musaga just gets out of the way.
Musaga misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dogo Musaga.
Well Musaga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dogo Musaga!
Dogo Musaga tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jah Kid (ranked 1491 p4p, 2642 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 91 p4p, 143 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Walk - Pantera. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kid's head.
Kid blocks a head kick by Gray.
Gray avoids the body shot from Kid.
Gray is looking to clinch.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kid.
Gray avoids the body shot from Kid.
Kid with a jab.
Gray wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Kid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gray has time to react.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Kid shoots in.
Gray throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Gray throws a jab when Kid was well out of range.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
Kid moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGray.
Kid swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray has Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gray.
Kid can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray slaps away a takedown attempt from Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kid moves away from the strike by Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray forces Kid back against the cage and clinches.
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Gray misses.
Gray rushes Kid and presses him up against the cage.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid shoots in for a double leg but Gray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hector Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Kid misses with a looping right.
Gray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Gray clinches with his opponent.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gray.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Gray throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but Gray avoids it well and moves away.
Kid avoids the head kick by Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Gray clinches.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Kid misses with a body punch.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray closes the distance and clinches.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Gray lands but Kid takes it in his stride.
Kid blocks a jab.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
Kid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gray throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Kid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gray to the mat! Gray manages to get full guard.
Gray is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Gray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Gray manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kid moves nicely into side control.
Kid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kid is looking for a sweep. Gray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kid is pressing down on Gray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gray trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid pulls Gray in close to his closed guard and prevents Gray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jah Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid looking to control.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray won't allow Kid to sweep him here.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray is trying to keep Kid in close.
Kid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gray is trying to control but can't.
Kid is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Gray is concentrating on defense, preventing Kid from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
Kid moves nicely into side control.
Gray tries to bench press Kid off him but Kid keeps the position.
Kid tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gray manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Kid is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Kid dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Hector Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Kid back into the cage.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray has managed to clinch.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Kid is looking to wear down Gray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray lands a high kick!
Gray throws a lazy head kick
and Kid counters with a single leg into guard. Gray didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Kid forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kid tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it.
Gray is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid preventing the sweep.
Gray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gray is not content to let Kid control the position.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Kid trying to control the position but Gray is working away.
Kid working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kid tries to advance to mount but Gray denies him.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Kid taking a breather here.
Kid tries to move to full mount but Gray actually manages to regain half guard.
Kid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kid trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
Gray moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray trying to control the position.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Kid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gray sprawls and moves away.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray lands with a kick to the temple. Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jah Kid.
I think Kid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Kid!
Jah Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 1985 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 143 p4p, 122 weight class). Point comes into the arena with Roots Reggae Music blaring out of the sound system. 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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41
145
38 - 20 - 2 |
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39
145
29 - 23 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Hermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Point is looking to counter the offense by Hermann and move into the clinch.
Point throws a body punch but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Point throws out a loose jab but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann scores with the left hand. Point knows he should have avoided that one.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
Hermann lands a jab to the nose.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hermann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Point wants to clinch
and Hermann counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point is looking to clinch but Hermann is avoiding it.
Hermann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Point with a body shot.
Hermann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Point rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Hermann moves forwards but Point connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
The crowd cheers as Hermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Point doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann lands a leg kick that knocks Point off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Hermann coming out on top.
Point throws a jab when Hermann was well out of range.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermann moves away.
Hermann feints a counter leg kick.
Hermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point jabs Hermann right on the nose. Hermann blinks but takes it well.
Hermann works Point's body with a nice hook.
Point cracks Hermann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Point drops Hermann with a left right combo! Point follows him down to the ground into side control.
Hermann is rocked!
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!
Hermann is letting Point control him for a moment.
Hermann is still in real trouble! Can Point finish him?
Hermann is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermann sneaks back into half guard.
Point is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Point prevents Hermann from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Point seems to be looking for submissions.
Hermann trying to control from the bottom.
Point is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hermann still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hermann has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Point keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Hermann will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Point ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Point checks the leg kick nicely there.
Point scores with a jab. Hermann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Point connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann with the inside leg kick.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
As Hermann tries to get set, Point tries to push him back and clinch up but Hermann manages to avoid the attempt.
Hermann wants to clinch up but Point keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Point has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hermann.
Point takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann blocks a jab.
Point throws a shot from downtown. Hermann moves away and avoids it.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point misses with a double jab
and Hermann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point throws a body punch but Hermann moves out of range.
Point tries to clinch up but Hermann circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Hermann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Point throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermann counters with a leg kick.
Point moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermann avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermann.
Hermann tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermann tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermann working hard to break the clinch.
Point is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hermann tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermann.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point lands a nice knee to the body.
Point takes a shot to the head.
Hermann tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to break the clinch but Point is controlling the position.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Point taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
A short right from Point.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Point.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hermann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Point wants to clinch.
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermann takes one on the button.
Point waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hermann. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hermann to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Point is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
Point stopping the sweep attempt from Hermann.
Point trying to control but Hermann is working from the bottom.
Hermann is trying to control the position but Point postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hermann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Point checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
A big left from Point misses.
Hermann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Point looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Point.
Point working aggressively here.
Brayden Point has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Point lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Hermann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point darts in and clinches Hermann up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermann.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermann as Point tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Point holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Point.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Hermann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermann tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hermann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann stalling against the cage.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Hermann digs a right hand into Point's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Point's gas tank.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Point or not.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Point.
A knee to the head by Point.
Point prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Point has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Point!
A very excited looking Brayden Point 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koa Bouddi (ranked 1404 p4p, 1233 weight class) and Tico Tico (ranked 104 p4p, 93 weight class). Tico is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . Koa Bouddi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
145
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30
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koa Bouddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tico Tico!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouddi rushes Tico and presses him up against the cage.
Tico takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Tico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Good body shot from Tico.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico breaks the clinch.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bouddi clinches up against the cage.
Tico lands a nice uppercut.
Tico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bouddi's knee momentarily.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi moves into range and clinches up with Tico.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Tico 's eye.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Tico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tico.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico lands a shot to the body.
Tico has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Tico shrugs off.
That has opened up Tico Tico's cut even more.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tico's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tico.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico blocks the elbow strike.
Tico lands a right hand.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Tico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouddi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico keeps the fight on the outside.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Tico moves away
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Tico circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Tico slips to the side
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouddi pushes Tico up against the cage in a clinch.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tico - that landed with a thud.
Tico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a nice body shot.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tico's defenses.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A shot in the inside from Tico.
Tico tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tico throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico misses with an elbow over the top.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Tico tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Tico lands an uppercut.
Tico is leaning against Bouddi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Tico.
A left hand lands to the body for Tico.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tico's brow.
Tico avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tico gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tico.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico lands a shoulder strike.
Tico trying to stall but Bouddi improves his position.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tico.
Tico avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Tico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tico lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Tico missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico misses with a body shot.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bouddi with a body shot.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bouddi blocks the body kick.
Bouddi tries to clinch up
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bouddi is able to avoid easily.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bouddi checks a low kick from Tico.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Bouddi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Tico slips to the side
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Bouddi staying out of range there.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Bouddi wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Bouddi looks to clinch
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico tries a quick counter leg kick but Bouddi is wise to it.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tico throws a push kick but Bouddi slaps the foot to one side.
Tico misses with a looping right.
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!
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouddi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Tico is avoiding it.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Bouddi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tico 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1398 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Pierre Ledoux (ranked 191 p4p, 175 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175
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182
12 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux shoots in looking for a takedown but Khrapov Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ledoux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ledoux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ledoux showed some decent athleticism there.
Ledoux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khrapov Jr wants to control but Ledoux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khrapov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ledoux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ledoux trying to control the action but Khrapov Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ledoux connects with a nice short shot to Khrapov Jr's temple.
Khrapov Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ledoux is pressing down on Khrapov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khrapov Jr is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr is not content to let Ledoux control the position.
Khrapov Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ledoux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ledoux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ledoux slips a nice elbow through Khrapov Jr's hands, connecting with Khrapov Jr's forehead.
Ledoux is trying to control. Khrapov Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khrapov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ledoux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ledoux lands strikes from half guard.
Khrapov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ledoux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux is looking to advance position but Khrapov Jr won't allow it.
Ledoux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ledoux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ledoux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khrapov Jr wants to improve his position but Ledoux is controlling well.
Khrapov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ledoux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ledoux drops an elbow to the side of Khrapov Jr's head.
Ledoux slips a nice elbow through Khrapov Jr's hands, connecting with Khrapov Jr's forehead.
Ledoux misses with a head shot. Khrapov Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ledoux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux tries to free his leg and advance position but Khrapov Jr is retaining full guard.
Ledoux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khrapov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ledoux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ledoux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ledoux lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khrapov Jr is controlling Ledoux's posture.
Khrapov Jr controls Ledoux momentarily but Ledoux frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khrapov Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ledoux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khrapov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ledoux connects with a couple of short punches.
Ledoux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ledoux stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ledoux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ledoux stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Ledoux tries to pull guard but Khrapov Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ledoux jumps guard but Khrapov Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ledoux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khrapov Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ledoux.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ledoux.
Ledoux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khrapov Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Ledoux blocks an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Khrapov Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khrapov Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khrapov Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux can't get the takedown.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khrapov Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrapov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ledoux was well out of range. Poor timing from Khrapov Jr.
Ledoux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ledoux wants to clinch but Khrapov Jr slips to the side
and Khrapov Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ledoux throws an overhand right that lands on Khrapov Jr's shoulder, as Khrapov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Khrapov Jr throws a one two combo.
Ledoux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khrapov Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ledoux is rocked!
Ledoux tries to clinch up.
Khrapov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ledoux.
Ledoux misses with a takedown attempt - Khrapov Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Khrapov Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Khrapov Jr's head coaches at THUD! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ledoux tries to clinch but Khrapov Jr is having none of it.
Khrapov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ledoux.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab.
Ledoux shoots in and drives through. Khrapov Jr sprawls well.
Khrapov Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ledoux is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ledoux wants to clinch but Khrapov Jr slips to the side
and Khrapov Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good body shot.
Vasily Khrapov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ledoux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khrapov Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Khrapov Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khrapov Jr instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr is stalling here.
Khrapov Jr has Ledoux pressed against the cage.
Khrapov Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Khrapov Jr lands a right hand.
Ledoux can't get the takedown.
Khrapov Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khrapov Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khrapov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ledoux can do to turn this around?
Ledoux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khrapov Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khrapov Jr.
A short uppercut from Khrapov Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr tries to work over Ledoux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Ledoux is still on wobbly legs! Can Khrapov Jr finish him?
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khrapov Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr stalling.
Khrapov Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ledouxs head.
Khrapov Jr breaks from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr punishes Ledoux's body with a nice straight punch.
Ledoux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierre Ledoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ledoux's hands.
Ledoux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khrapov Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Ledoux to the canvas! Khrapov Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 1018 p4p, 1098 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 77 p4p, 84 weight class). Lvavatai comes to the cage accompanied by You Can Get It If You Really Want. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
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30
148
12 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Reaper tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reaper.
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai scores with a takedown into Reaper's guard.
Lvavatai trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper is controlling Lvavatai 's posture.
Lvavatai wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
Lvavatai has gone for a leg lock! Reaper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lvavatai 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai has his foot on Reaper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaper works his way back into a safe position though.
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lvavatai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reaper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lvavatai being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaper advances to half guard.
Lvavatai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lvavatai tries to roll over but Reaper keeps him under control.
Reaper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lvavatai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lvavatai is trying to maintain the position but Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reaper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lvavatai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lvavatai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reaper lands a jab.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lvavatai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Lvavatai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Reaper's head but Reaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai tries to counter with a takedown but Reaper is quick to defend against it.
Lvavatai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lvavatai lands in his opponent's guard.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully.
Reaper looking for a sweep. Not yet Reaper, not yet.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai has gone for a leg lock! Reaper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lvavatai 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reaper has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.
Lvavatai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reaper controls the pace.
Reaper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lvavatai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reaper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lvavatai .
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lvavatai is trying to control Reaper's posture but Reaper avoids it.
Reaper taking a breather here.
Reaper is continuing to stall.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai stops Reaper from passing to mount.
Reaper working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lvavatai can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai holding on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lvavatai is trying to escape the position but Reaper is controlling the position.
Lvavatai tries to bench press Reaper off him but Reaper keeps the position.
Lvavatai wants to control but Reaper postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reaper throws out the jab.
Lvavatai tries to counter with a takedown but Reaper is quick to defend against it.
Lvavatai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Reaper is predictable there
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Lvavatai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reaper lands with a nice body punch.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt - Reaper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reaper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaper sprawls and moves away.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvavatai is defended easily by Reaper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lvavatai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a nice body shot.
Reaper misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
Reaper defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Lvavatai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lvavatai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reaper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lvavatai 's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Reaper. Beautiful body shot.
Lvavatai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reaper tests Lvavatai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reaper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reaper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lvavatai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai trying to control but Reaper is working from the bottom.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reaper is pulling down on Lvavatai 's head to control his posture.
Lvavatai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reaper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reaper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reaper!
Lvavatai is trying to work for a sweep but Reaper has mounted him!
Jake Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaper controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai tries to lock up and control but Reaper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reaper with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lvavatai tries to hold on but Reaper pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper controlling from mount.
Lvavatai wants to hold on but Reaper pushes him away.
Reaper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper avoids the attempt from Lvavatai to control.
Reaper controlling the pace for now.
Reaper blocks Lvavatai 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reaper looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reaper 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
An out of breath Jake Reaper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 460 p4p, 608 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 38 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies walks into a left hand.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Rahamies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahamies defends it nicely.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian misses with a double jab
enabling Rahamies to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian fails to land the takedown.
Egyptian misses with a body shot
and Rahamies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies scores with a punch to the head.
Egyptian darts in looking for a takedown but Rahamies gets double underhooks and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Rahamies only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahamies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rahamies to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Rahamies misses with a body punch.
Rahamies manages to break the clinch.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian scores with a three punch combo!
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Egyptian lands a two punch combo.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rahamies told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet.
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Rahamies is working away.
Egyptian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rahamies is just riding it out for now. Egyptian eventually gives up the hold.
Egyptian working Rahamies over with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Egyptian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies is trying to stand back up but Egyptian is controlling him
Egyptian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahamies is trying to stand up here but Egyptian is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahamies on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rahamies looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Egyptian connects with a nice short shot to Rahamies's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian wants to control but Rahamies is keeping him busy.
Egyptian stops Rahamies from getting back to his feet.
Egyptian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies kicks Egyptian off and gets back to his feet.
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Rahamies's ribs.
Egyptian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahamies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rahamies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rahamies won't be happy with that.
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahamies, who protects the arm well.
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!
Egyptian lands an elbow.
Rahamies is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Egyptian is controlling him well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Egyptian scores with punches from side control.
Egyptian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rahamies is trying to get back to his feet.
Egyptian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rahamies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Egyptian has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rahamies is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rahamies throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rahamies scores with a head kick.
Rahamies moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahamies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Egyptian.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Rahamies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Rahamies moves 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 Ishmael Egyptian 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.
Egyptian connects with a body shot that sends Rahamies's belly button to the back.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Egyptian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahamies. Rahamies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Rahamies's body. Rahamies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahamies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian looks to clinch
and Rahamies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rahamies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies tries to bum rush Egyptian with a series of wild strikes but Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Egyptian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rahamies feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.
Rahamies connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Rahamies misses with a combination
so Egyptian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egyptian trying to control but Rahamies is working from the bottom.
Rahamies is looking to stand up but Egyptian isn't so interested in that idea.
Egyptian trying to control but Rahamies is working from the bottom.
Egyptian lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Egyptian throwing strikes but missing.
Egyptian distracts Rahamies with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Egyptian trying to control but Rahamies is working from the bottom.
Egyptian stops Rahamies from standing up.
Egyptian is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahamies has wrist control.
Rahamies pushes Egyptian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahamies as he avoids it easily.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahamies moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian scores with the left hand. Rahamies knows he should have avoided that one.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Egyptian's head.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Egyptian checks it
and Egyptian counters with a right hand to the body.
Egyptian shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahamies tries to sprawl out of it but Egyptian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahamies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egyptian.
Egyptian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahamies kicks Egyptian off and gets to his feet.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Egyptian checks it
and Egyptian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ilari Rahamies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Rahamies misses.
Egyptian throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Egyptian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahamies to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Rahamies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian is looking to wear down Rahamies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Egyptian with that takedown attempt.
Rahamies misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
A low kick from Rahamies is predictable there
and Egyptian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rahamies's guard.
Rahamies manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rahamies breaks from the clinch.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
A jab from Rahamies finds it's way through Egyptian's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian avoids the head kick by Rahamies.
Rahamies thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Egyptian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahamies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Egyptian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies jabs Egyptian right on the nose. Egyptian blinks but takes it well.
Rahamies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahamies lands a head kick. Egyptian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that is checked
so Egyptian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahamies kicks Egyptian off and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Egyptian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rahamies.
Egyptian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahamies can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
Egyptian blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian scores with a jab.
Rahamies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahamies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egyptian somewhat.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rahamies to the mat! Rahamies manages to get full guard.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet but Egyptian passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Egyptian.
Egyptian prevents Rahamies from standing back up.
Egyptian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rahamies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet.
Egyptian winds up and cracks Rahamies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian winds up and cracks Rahamies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian stops Rahamies from getting back to his feet.
Rahamies is staying active underneath Egyptian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rahamies manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Egyptian keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rahamies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian jumps guard but Rahamies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahamies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Rahamies prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahamies throws a head punch that misses.
Rahamies tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Rahamies back against the cage.
Egyptian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahamies.
Egyptian is pushing Rahamies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahamies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Egyptian is trying to force a seperation but Rahamies has the dominant position.
Rahamies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
Egyptian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahamies thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Rahamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian scores with a takedown into Rahamies's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilari Rahamies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahamies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies!
Our winner, Ilari Rahamies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ishmael Egyptian stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the hell was that?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 291 p4p, 257 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 43 p4p, 40 weight class). Dragneel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come the Fire Dragon. Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison misses with a body punch
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Morrison avoids nicely.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Dragneel misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragneel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragneel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morrison landing a few strikes.
Dragneel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dragneel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dragneel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dragneel tries to improve position but can't.
Dragneel trying to remain calm as Morrison controls from the top position.
Morrison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dragneel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dragneel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morrison working the ground and pound from side control.
Morrison scores with punches from side control.
Morrison lands an elbow.
Morrison lands some shots froms side control.
Dragneel is not content to let Morrison control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison grinds an elbow into Dragneel's temple.
Morrison lands a nice forearm strike.
Morrison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morrison takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Dragneel to pass into mount.
Morrison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morrison cracks Dragneel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morrison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morrison lands a heavy elbow.
Dragneel wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Dragneel is trying to stand.
Dragneel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison breaks from Dragneel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragneel regains half guard.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Morrison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison working over Dragneel with some ground and pound. Dragneel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dragneel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morrison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morrison lands strikes from half guard.
Morrison lands strikes from half guard.
Morrison controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws out a powerful jab.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel misses with a hook
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragneel has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Dragneel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragneel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Dragneel controlling him for the moment.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragneel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Dragneel striking off his back but it's not causing Morrison any problems.
Dragneel tries to strike from the bottom.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison won't allow Dragneel to get back to his feet.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dragneel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Dragneel throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Dragneel cracks Morrison with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragneel.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Morrison punishes Dragneel's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Dragneel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morrison lands a head shot.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison jabs at Dragneel's body.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Dragneel with a jab.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Morrison clobbers Dragneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragneel scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right that stings Morrison.
Dragneel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragneel slips a jab and a cross from Morrison.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragneel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dragneel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dragneel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dragneel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrison controlling from the top position.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragneel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Dragneel's legs - danger averted.
Morrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
A very excited looking Frank Morrison 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 333 p4p, 270 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 41 p4p, 35 weight class). Nickel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Alexander cracks Nickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickel wants to slow Alexander down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexander throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexander checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Nickel lands with a cross.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Alexander seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Nickel throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Alexander.
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Nickel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nickel stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Alexander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nickel misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel jabs at Alexander's body.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander throws a right hand that Nickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickel also avoids with ease.
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel with a hook.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Nickel moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Nickel catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Nickel.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Nickel.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Nickel.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander walks into a left hand.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Alexander scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickel cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Nickel slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nickel.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Nickel swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander misses with a combination
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander checks a low kick from Nickel.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nickel jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses the jab.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel with a hook.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 39 p4p, 193 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 7 p4p, 30 weight class). McKane has chosen SAVE ME as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Taz McKane enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries a low kick but McKane avoids it.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
Martin misses with a straight left.
McKane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Martin lands an overhand right.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from McKane misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Martin misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin looks to throw a body kick
and McKane counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKane slips a jab from Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin connects with a leg kick.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane throws a fast counter high kick but Martin manages to duck under it in time.
McKane lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. McKane takes a step back to recover.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
McKane misses with a head kick.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. McKane catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Good work by McKane as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin with a nice cross.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a right hand that sends Martin tumbling to the canvas! Can McKane finish him? He dives into Martin's guard looking to do just that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Martin misses.
 It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKane if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKane checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Martin misses.
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin lands with a right hand.
McKane moves out of range as Martin strikes.
And McKane responds with a good body kick, but Martin manages to step out the way in time.
A lazy body kick from Martin
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martin's knee momentarily.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin with a nice calf kick.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
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!
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin cracks McKane with a hook to the temple - McKane is on wobbly legs here! Martin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McKane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Martin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Swole Ricky Martin 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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