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SUPREME 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Machida (ranked 25296 p4p, 5704 weight class) and Tony Tone (ranked 511 p4p, 499 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Tone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tone throws out the jab.
Tone takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tone.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tone is working away from the top position though.
Tone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tone drops an elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Tone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Tone in his half guard.
Machida is pressing down on Tone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tone tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tone slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tone there.
Tone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Tone slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tone lands a nice short elbow.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tone.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tone throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Tone postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Tone throwing strikes but missing.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Tone is proving a slippery customer.
Tone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tone landing some decent shots from guard.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
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.
Tone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tone lands a couple of digs.
Tone controlling from the top position.
Machida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tone with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Tone from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida trying to control here.
Tone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Tone.
Tone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tone works his way into side control.
Machida is letting Tone control him for a moment.
Machida wants to control but Tone postures up.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.
Tone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tone scoring with punches from side control.
Tone lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tone working the head with strikes.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Machida throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tone controls the position.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tone scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to escape the position but Tone is controlling the position.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida seems a little lost for a moment, as Tone dominates the positioning.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Tone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machida down.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Tone scoring with strikes.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone working the ground and pound.
Machida is trying to control Tone's posture but Tone avoids it.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tone lands a nice forearm strike.
Tone lands an elbow.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tone looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tone!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machida is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tone stops Machida from passing to mount.
Tony Tone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Tone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Tone is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Tone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is not content to let Tone control the position.
Tone prevents Machida from improving his position.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Johnny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone trying to control the pace.
Tone is continuing to stall.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Tony Tone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tone 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tone!
Johnny Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gotrek Gurnisson (ranked 5711 p4p, 4940 weight class) and Argus Reynolds (ranked 299 p4p, 276 weight class). Argus Reynolds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gotrek Gurnisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Argus Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Argus Reynolds has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Gurnisson.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gurnisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gurnisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gurnisson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gurnisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a hook but Gurnisson avoids it easily.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurnisson drops Reynolds with a right and a left! Gurnisson comes rushing in but Reynolds regains his composure and manages to keep Gurnisson in guard.
 Reynolds is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurnisson looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Gurnisson finish him?
Reynolds looking to control.
Gurnisson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gurnisson looking to pass the guard.
Gurnisson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control but Gurnisson passes easily into half guard.
Gurnisson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Gurnisson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gurnisson controlling the action here.
Gurnisson moves into full mount! Reynolds won't be happy about that!
Gurnisson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gurnisson avoids the attempt from Reynolds to control.
Gurnisson controlling from mount.
Gurnisson forces the positional change into back control.
Reynolds trying to get back to his feet but Gurnisson is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurnisson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Reynolds wants to control his opponent's hands but Gurnisson gets his hands free.
Reynolds is really stuck here.
Gurnisson controls the action.
Gurnisson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurnisson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reynolds is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gurnisson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurnisson is not going to allow Reynolds to sit and survive in this position.
Gurnisson is riding his opponent, not letting Reynolds buck him off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gurnisson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gotrek Gurnisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Argus Reynolds's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gurnisson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gurnisson controls the position.
Gurnisson tries to advance to mount but Reynolds denies him.
Gurnisson is staying tight to Reynolds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gurnisson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reynolds for as long as he can get away with.
Gurnisson is trying to move to mount but Reynolds reverses beautifully and ends up in Gurnisson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gurnisson is tightening it up a little... Reynolds has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Reynolds reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Reynolds taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gurnisson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gotrek Gurnisson!
Gotrek Gurnisson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jase Arnold (ranked 3212 p4p, 5567 weight class) and Grappling Panda (ranked 342 p4p, 492 weight class). The key to victory for Jase Arnold has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jase Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda instigates a clinch.
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arnold throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Arnold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arnold pulls Panda in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Arnold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arnold working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.
Panda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnold uses from the top position.
Arnold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Arnold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panda has escaped and now he's on top!
Arnold wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is controlling the pace.
Arnold is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnold trying to control the position.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Arnold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panda controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda won't allow Arnold to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grappling Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Panda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Arnold to the mat.
Panda controlling the position.
Arnold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.
Arnold tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Arnold throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
Arnold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arnold controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Arnold with that takedown attempt.
Panda has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda pulls guard successfully.
Grappling Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Arnold throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arnold's guard. Nice move by Panda!
Arnold is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Arnold is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold trying to get back to full guard but Panda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Panda controlling his opponent.
Arnold tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Arnold is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Arnold wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arnold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grappling Panda 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Panda stuffs the takedown.
Panda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Panda pushes Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arnold tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is working hard here to advance position.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arnold trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda controlling Arnold's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arnold shoots for a double leg takedown but Panda sprawls well. He's pushed Arnold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jase Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panda.
Panda jumps guard and drags Arnold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arnold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Arnold looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arnold wants to improve his position but instead Panda has moved into half guard.
Arnold is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arnold trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Panda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panda 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grappling Panda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Knight (ranked 3476 p4p, 4748 weight class) and Riel Proh (ranked 398 p4p, 505 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marshall Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riel Proh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Proh working the head with strikes.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Proh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Proh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as Proh stalls from top position.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Proh cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh working the ground and pound from side control.
Proh avoids the strikes from the bottom by Knight.
Check out the look on Proh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Proh scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
 Knight is rocked!
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Proh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Proh is working Knight over with some ground and pound from side control.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Knight wants to control but Proh postures up.
Knight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Proh taking a breather here.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh controls the position.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proh slows the pace down.
Proh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knight some visible discomfort.
Knight is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
Proh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh cracks Knight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Proh immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Knight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Proh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Franks (ranked 4701 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Makoto Toda (ranked 273 p4p, 192 weight class). Jaxon Franks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Makoto Toda's chin.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makoto Toda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks throws a right hand that Toda ducks under and follows up with a left that Toda also avoids with ease.
Franks lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.
Toda forces Franks back against the cage and clinches.
Toda throws a head punch that misses.
Franks drops Toda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Toda is rocked!
Nice body punch from Franks.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franks throws a big uppercut that drops Toda! More strikes from Franks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Toda lies dazed against the cage as Franks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Franks!
Jaxon Franks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Metaxas Kalliope (ranked 3097 p4p, 25073 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 316 p4p, 511 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyson Fury was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Metaxas Kalliope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalliope.
Metaxas Kalliope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury scores with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Kalliope has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fury sizes up Kalliope with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalliope darts in looking for a takedown but Fury gets double underhooks and turns Kalliope into the cage.
Kalliope is looking for a takedown.
Kalliope has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metaxas Kalliope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalliope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalliope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalliope can't get the takedown.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalliope backwards.
Kalliope wants a takedown but no success here.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalliope backwards.
Fury misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalliope.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalliope.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalliope goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fury throws a right and a left that Kalliope avoids nicely.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalliope. Kalliope gets slowly back to his feet.
Fury with the counter takedown but Kalliope avoids it easily.
Fury slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalliope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalliope in his tracks.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Kalliope shoots in looking for a takedown but Fury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalliope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fury scores with the left hand. Kalliope knows he should have avoided that one.
Fury thuds a left hand into Kalliope's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Fury has knocked Kalliope down with a huge combo! Fury steps away and waves a wobbly Kalliope back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kalliope to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kalliope looks to clinch but Fury throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kalliope taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyson Fury!
A victorious Tyson Fury thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Dunn (ranked 3868 p4p, 2860 weight class) and Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (ranked 429 p4p, 354 weight class). Nurmagomedov has chosen Лезгинка as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn defending against the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Dunn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov throws some wild stikes that Dunn manages to avoid easily.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Dunn is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Dunn is staying in there.
Dunn is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow.
Oh Dunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn blocking the ground and pound.
Dunn seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dunn bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nurmagomedov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gumpy Stoice (ranked 3229 p4p, 2831 weight class) and Cinderella Man Ii (ranked 323 p4p, 282 weight class). Cinderella Man Ii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gumpy Stoice's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gumpy Stoice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cinderella Man Ii!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Ii punishes Stoice's body with a nice straight punch.
Man Ii scores with a jab. Stoice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Gumpy Stoice has been cut.
Stoice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoice gets tackled into the cage by Man Ii. Man Ii maintains the clinch.
Stoice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stoice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Man Ii is posturing up here but Stoice has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Man Ii tries to roll out but it's too tight and Man Ii has to tap! Slick submission there by Stoice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gumpy Stoice!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Siseiso (ranked 2718 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Kevin Neidhart (ranked 281 p4p, 304 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Siseiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Neidhart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siseiso misses the body punch
and Neidhart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Neidhart working some strikes from top position.
Neidhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neidhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siseiso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siseiso scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Neidhart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siseiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neidhart preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neidhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neidhart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neidhart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siseiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neidhart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neidhart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neidhart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Siseiso has his foot on Neidhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neidhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Siseiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neidhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Siseiso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neidhart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neidhart scoring with some ground and pound.
Neidhart scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Siseiso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neidhart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siseiso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neidhart has managed to get both his arms back between Siseiso's legs - danger averted.
Neidhart lands a couple of elbows.
Neidhart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Siseiso's head.
Neidhart postures up and lands a big shot to Siseiso's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neidhart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neidhart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siseiso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siseiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Neidhart controls the pace.
Neidhart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siseiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neidhart landing with the ground and pound.
Siseiso is trying to control the position but Neidhart postures up.
Neidhart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neidhart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neidhart wants to control from the top but Siseiso keeps moving.
Neidhart stands up over Siseiso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siseiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neidhart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart stopping the sweep attempt from Siseiso.
Neidhart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siseiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neidhart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neidhart trying to control but Siseiso is working from the bottom.
Neidhart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siseiso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Neidhart escapes and throws Siseiso's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Neidhart in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neidhart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Neidhart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neidhart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siseiso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Siseiso gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Neidhart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Siseiso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neidhart cracks Siseiso with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siseiso looking for a guillotine here but Neidhart defends easily.
Neidhart stopping the sweep attempt from Siseiso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siseiso is working hard here to advance position.
Neidhart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siseiso trying to keep a closed guard but Neidhart is proving a slippery customer.
Siseiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neidhart landing some decent shots from guard.
Neidhart preventing the sweep.
Neidhart content to stall in guard here.
Siseiso seems keen to control Neidhart's posture.
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.
Neidhart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neidhart is continuing to stall.
Siseiso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neidhart postures up and lands a big shot to Siseiso's brow.
Siseiso trying to control the position.
Siseiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Neidhart has passed into side control.
Neidhart working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart working the ground and pound.
Neidhart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Siseiso down.
Siseiso is looking for a sweep.
Neidhart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Siseiso tries to improve position but can't.
Neidhart working away.
Neidhart cracks Siseiso with a big elbow.
Neidhart working away.
Siseiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siseiso struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siseiso taking a bit of punishment here - Neidhart scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Neidhart stalls from top position.
Neidhart lands a few punches from side control.
Siseiso tries to buck Neidhart off but Neidhart is having none of it.
Siseiso misses with a strike from the bottom.
Neidhart working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neidhart is working Siseiso over with some ground and pound from side control.
Neidhart takes a little break here. Siseiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Neidhart cracks Siseiso with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neidhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Siseiso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luis Siseiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siseiso throws an off balance right hand
and Neidhart counters with a single leg into guard. Siseiso didn't expect that.
Siseiso working a defensive guard here.
Kevin Neidhart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neidhart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siseiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neidhart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siseiso looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Neidhart has picked Siseiso up and slammed him! Siseiso can't keep hold of the triangle and Neidhart manages to pass to side control!
Siseiso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Neidhart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Neidhart working the body and head with strikes.
Neidhart landing a few strikes.
Siseiso is rocked!
Neidhart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Siseiso down.
Oh Siseiso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Neidhart! That's hurt Siseiso! Will he recover? Neidhart fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Neidhart!
Kevin Neidhart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 1462 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Ezequiel Ferguson (ranked 100 p4p, 167 weight class). Ezequiel Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Horiguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Horiguchi is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but Horiguchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horiguchi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson thuds his shin into the meat of Horiguchi's side.
Horiguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horiguchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ferguson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson lands a jab to Horiguchi's midsection.
Horiguchi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ezequiel Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Ferguson is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Horiguchi down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Horiguchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Horiguchi is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Horiguchi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ferguson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Horiguchi. Ferguson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Ferguson!
Ezequiel Ferguson is the new featherweight champion!
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