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MFN 85: The Sinister Urge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sooper Mann enters the cage!
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sooper Mann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann scores with a head kick. Kikovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Dusan Kikovic has been cut.
Mann looks to land a right hand but Kikovic moved out of range.
Mann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kikovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mann in his tracks.
Mann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kikovic is out of range.
We've been told by Kikovic's head coaches at Socrates' House of Questions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Kikovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kikovic.
Mann moves away from the strike by Kikovic.
Kikovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kikovic, right into the meat.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann cracks the inside of Kikovic's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kikovic connects with a jab.
Mann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kikovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kikovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mann lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Mann both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikovic blocks a jab.
Kikovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kikovic connects with a jab.
Kikovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kikovic connects with a body shot that sends Mann's belly button to the back.
Kikovic throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Kikovic scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kikovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage!
Kikovic avoids a kick to the body.
Kikovic blocks a head kick by Mann.
Kikovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kikovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kikovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage!
Mann throws a leg kick
and Kikovic counters with a nice body kick.
Kikovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kikovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kikovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Mann throws a head kick but Kikovic moves out of range.
Dusan Kikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kikovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann looks winded!
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kikovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kikovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mann is looking to chop away at Kikovic's legs.
Nice body kick there by Kikovic.
Mann throws a lazy head kick
and Kikovic counters with a shoot takedown. Mann fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kikovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Kikovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kikovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Kikovic tries to stand but Mann is controlling his head.
Mann sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kikovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusan Kikovic's cut.
That's time! Kikovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kikovic lands a leg kick that knocks Mann off balance momentarily.
Kikovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Kikovic ducks down to avoid it.
Kikovic avoids the head kick by Mann.
Kikovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kikovic avoids the head kick by Mann.
Some bone on bone action there as Mann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mann tries to land a leg kick but Kikovic saw it coming and moves away.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Kikovic throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mann throws a head kick that Kikovic semi-blocks.
Dusan Kikovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Kikovic connects with a looping right hand.
Kikovic misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kikovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Kikovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mann is rocked!
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Kikovic finish him?
Mann is breathing heavily.
Kikovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kikovic duly obliges.
Mann walks into a left hand.
Kikovic misses with a body shot.
Kikovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Good shot there by Kikovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kikovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kikovic takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Kikovic lands with a nice body kick.
Mann 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.
Kikovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Kikovic moves out of range as Mann strikes.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
Kikovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kikovic scores with a kick to the body.
Mann has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kikovic.
Mann throws a wild body kick that Kikovic sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kikovic checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kikovic. That's going to slow Mann down.
Mann throws a head kick but Kikovic moves out of range.
Mann feints and then cracks Kikovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kikovic down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Kikovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kikovic lands an overhand right.
Mann looks to throw the jab but Kikovic is out of range.
Kikovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Kikovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kikovic, right into the meat.
A big left from Mann misses.
Mann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kikovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kikovic.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Kikovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kikovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mann!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann tries to buck Kikovic off but Kikovic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic working the ground and pound from side control.
Kikovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kikovic wants to stand but Mann has his arm trapped.
Mann manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikovic not doing much here.
Kikovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusan Kikovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Kikovic.
Mann wants to slow Kikovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kikovic throws a nice head kick!
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kikovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mann blocks a leg kick.
Kikovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kikovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mann.
Kikovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kikovic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mann is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusan Kikovic!
Dusan Kikovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nanaki Yotomishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Shit Poppin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nanaki Yotomishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Shafer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yotomishi tries to clinch up but Shafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Yotomishi wants to clinch.
Yotomishi darts in looking for a takedown but Shafer gets double underhooks and turns Yotomishi into the cage.
Yotomishi has Shafer pushed against the cage.
Shafer can't break the clinch.
Shafer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shafer blocks a body shot from Yotomishi.
Yotomishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shafer up against the cage.
Yotomishi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shafer.
Shafer breaks the clinch.
Shafer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yotomishi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shafer somewhat.
Nanaki Yotomishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shafer.
Shafer pushes Yotomishi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shafer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shafer moves into range and clinches up with Yotomishi.
Shafer is trying to break the clinch but Yotomishi has him pressed against the cage.
Yotomishi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shafer goes for a takedown attempt but Yotomishi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yotomishi tries to clinch up but Shafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Yotomishi tries to clinch but Shafer moves out of range.
Yotomishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yotomishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shafer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shafer lands with a good body shot.
Yotomishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shafer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yotomishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yotomishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafer shoots in but Yotomishi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shafer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yotomishi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shafer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yotomishi 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.
Shafer throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shafer wants to control from the top but Yotomishi keeps moving.
Yotomishi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shafer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yotomishi passes to side control.
Yotomishi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shafer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yotomishi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shafer!
Shafer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yotomishi misses with a head shot.
Yotomishi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Yotomishi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nanaki Yotomishi!
The defeated Alex Shafer had this to say: 'This goes to show that I have a lot of ground to cover. I'll be back and better than ever. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sid James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tic Tac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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142 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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137 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tic Tac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tac fails with a takedown attempt.
Tac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James scores with a jab to the body.
Tac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Sid James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tic Tac.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Tac or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
James misses the shot to the body.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Tac is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James with a hook.
Tac is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a monster overhand right that drops Tac! James follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid James!
Sid James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sai Fukuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fukuta shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Fukuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steve River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sai Fukuta.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River manages to break the clinch.
River lands a high kick!
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
Fukuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukuta dodges the punch combination from River.
Fukuta shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Fukuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fukuta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fukuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a head kick.
Fukuta tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Fukuta swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Fukuta misses with a series of wild punches.
River throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fukuta stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. River follows into mount!
Fukuta is rocked!
Fukuta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fukuta tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
River controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is looking to stand but River has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
River in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from River'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.
Fukuta is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River controlling his opponent.
Fukuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fukuta regains half guard.
Fukuta looking for submissions off his back.
Fukuta is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like River is going to stand back up.
Fukuta throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fukuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fukuta is looking to control River's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fukuta avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve River wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fukuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by River!
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukuta.
Fukuta lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
River throws a series of punches but Fukuta moves out of range.
River tests Fukuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Sai Fukuta's cut even more.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fukuta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta'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.
Fukuta misses with a two punch combination.
It looks like Steve River has been cut.
Fukuta has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
Fukuta jumps guard.
Fukuta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fukuta wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst River is controlling him.
Fukuta has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard.
Fukuta is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck for Fukuta with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
A head kick misses from Fukuta.
Fukuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fukuta gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Fukuta blocks a head kick by River.
Fukuta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and River counters with a left to the body.
Steve River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sai Fukuta.
Fukuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a head kick but Fukuta moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukuta circles away quickly and effectively.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River jabs at Fukuta's body.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fukuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukuta closes the distance and clinches.
Fukuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuta. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
Fukuta jumps guard but River stands there with Fukuta around his waist. Fukuta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fukuta goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River connects with a high kick.
Fukuta is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
River lands a nice hook to Fukuta's body. Fukuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fukuta seems to have recovered his senses.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River steps into range and cracks Fukuta with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fukuta flops backwards and River dives into his guard looking to finish!
The cut above Sai Fukuta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
River would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Fukuta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Fukuta up and slammed him! Fukuta can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Fukuta is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River stands up and we're back to a striking position.
River takes a swing at Fukuta's ribcage but misses.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve River dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Fukuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukuta somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from River as Fukuta shoots in.
A jab lands there for River.
River scores with a nice strike.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
Fukuta connects with a single shot there.
Fukuta with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sai Fukuta.
A punch combination from Fukuta misses.
Fukuta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fukuta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
River darts in and clinches Fukuta up against the cage.
River gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fukuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fukuta has River pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. River manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River closes the distance and pushes Fukuta back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River clobbers Fukuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fukuta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Fukuta persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.
Fukuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fukuta's sensitive parts.
River throws a series of punches but Fukuta moves out of range.
River throws a front kick that sends Fukuta stumbling back into the cage.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a front kick that sends Fukuta stumbling back into the cage.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Fukuta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve River is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Sai Fukuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukuta takes one to the side of the head.
Sai Fukuta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
River works Fukuta's body with a nice hook.
River gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River wants to stand but Fukuta is controlling the position.
River keeping moving, preventing Fukuta from controlling successfully.
Fukuta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sai Fukuta has got the better of the ground game so far.
River has a closed guard, preventing Fukuta from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and River dives on top into guard.
River stands up and waves to Fukuta to follow him.
Steve River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fukuta blocks a head kick by River.
River rushes Fukuta and presses him up against the cage.
Fukuta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fukuta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River breaks the clinch.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
River is looking to clinch but Fukuta is avoiding it.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fukuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukuta shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
River scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River punishes Fukuta's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fukuta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
Fukuta looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River breaks from the clinch.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River clobbers Fukuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve River!
Steve River took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Alvarez has chosen Killa Sharks as his entrance music. Charles Clayton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Alvarez's chin.
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26
164 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Clayton.
Clayton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alvarez eats them both and turns towards Clayton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clayton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Clayton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clayton pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Clayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Clayton.
Clayton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Clayton stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Clayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Clayton sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Clayton.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Clayton scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clayton finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Clayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Clayton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
A telegraphed right hand from Clayton misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Clayton is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clayton thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
A nice combination there by Clayton.
Clayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Clayton slips the punch.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clayton to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Clayton.
Clayton lands a jab.
Clayton blocks a jab.
Alvarez cracks Clayton with a good jab.
Clayton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Clayton swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clayton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charles Clayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clayton.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Clayton sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clayton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clayton throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Clayton misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Clayton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clayton.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Clayton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clayton!
A clash of legs there as Clayton blocks the low kick.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Clayton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Clayton is out of range.
Clayton leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clayton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Clayton's shoulder, as Clayton tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Clayton misses its intended target.
Clayton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Clayton ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton lands the left hand.
Clayton misses with a double jab.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clayton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez shoots in but Clayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clayton lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Nice sprawl there from Clayton as Alvarez shoots in.
Clayton thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Charles Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Clayton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clayton pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Clayton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charles Clayton is winning the standup battle so far.
Clayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clayton lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clayton.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Clayton had a free shot at his head there.
Clayton connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alvarez.
Clayton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Clayton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Clayton.
Clayton throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clayton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clayton.
A solid body kick from Clayton.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Clayton avoids it.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Clayton moves out of range.
Clayton slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Clayton digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Clayton counters with a nice leg kick.
Clayton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Clayton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Clayton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clayton as he avoids it easily.
Clayton jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Clayton cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clayton.
Clayton lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Clayton avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clayton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clayton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clayton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clayton.
Clayton tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clayton connects with a solid leg kick.
Clayton works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Clayton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez cracks Clayton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Clayton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clayton scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Clayton.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clayton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clayton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clayton cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Clayton takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Clayton scores with a decent looking hook.
Clayton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
enabling Clayton to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Clayton lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Clayton didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Clayton is out of range.
The fighters circling - Clayton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clayton feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. Clayton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Clayton counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clayton.
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Clayton misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clayton.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Clayton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charles Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Clayton there.
Clayton cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Clayton throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Clayton had a free shot at his head there.
Clayton scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clayton looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
A jab from Clayton finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clayton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a jab when Clayton was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Clayton.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alvarez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clayton has got the better of the exchanges.
Clayton misses with a head kick.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Clayton had a free shot at his head there.
Clayton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clayton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clayton defend it? Alvarez steps over the head and cranks it - Clayton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Alvarez!
Our winner, Mike Alvarez, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When We Ride. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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30
159 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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28
167 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Deeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Jermery!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeney throws a lazy uppercut
and Jermery counters with a stiff right hand.
Deeney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deeney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Jermery misses.
Jermery looks to land a left hand but Deeney moved out of range nicely.
Deeney closes the distance and clinches.
Deeney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jermery tries to break free but Deeney pushes him back against the cage.
Jermery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jermery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deeney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deeney tries to clinch but Jermery is having none of it.
Deeney missing with a left hand there. Jermery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jermery cracks Deeney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Deeney.
Deeney looks to land a left hand but Jermery moved out of range nicely.
Jermery lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeney.
Deeney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Deeney.
Jermery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jermery looks to land a left hand but Deeney moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jermery, as that shot connected.
Jermery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deeney tries to clinch up.
Deeney throws a hook but Jermery blocks it.
Jermery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deeney at a distance.
Deeney slips a straight right by Jermery.
Jermery slips a straight right by Deeney.
Deeney staying out of range there.
Deeney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jermery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jermery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jermery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jermery works Deeney's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Jermery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jermery misses with the combination.
Deeney is looking to land body kicks.
Deeney drives through and clinches with Jermery against the cage.
Deeney with a knee to the head.
Deeney tries a body shot but Jermery blocks it.
Deeney working Jermery over with knees to the body.
Jermery takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ron Jermery has been cut.
Jermery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deeney has him pressed against the cage.
Deeney lands an elbow just above Jermery 's eye.
Jermery wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Deeney.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Deeney prevents Jermery from breaking the clinch.
Jermery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mark Deeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jermery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Deeney to work.
Deeney tries to throw a body punch but Jermery avoids it by throwing Deeney back against the cage.
Jermery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deeney is defending well.
Jermery blocks the elbow strike.
Deeney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jermery in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deeney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jermery's brow.
Deeney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deeney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deeney lands a body shot.
Deeney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jermery throws a punch but it's blocked by Deeney.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deeney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jermery's brow.
Deeney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jermery pulls guard successfully.
Jermery looking for a sweep. Not yet Jermery, not yet.
Jermery looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jermery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeney is one step ahead there.
Jermery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deeney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jermery keeping moving, preventing Deeney from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeney throwing strikes from guard but Jermery blocks nicely.
Jermery is pulling down on Deeney's head. It's preventing any offense from Deeney, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ron Jermery wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jermery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jermery walks into a jab.
Jermery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Deeney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Jermery's cut.
That's time! Deeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jermery jabs Deeney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Deeney.
Ron Jermery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jermery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeney.
Jermery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deeney throws a shot from downtown. Jermery moves away and avoids it.
Jermery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deeney throws an off balance right hand
and Jermery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jermery avoids the body shot from Deeney.
Jermery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deeney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deeney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deeney throws an off balance right hand
and Jermery counters with a left and a right that stings Deeney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeney looks to score with a jab to the body but Jermery is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeney. Jermery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jermery misses with a looping right.
Jermery thuds his right hand into Deeney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jermery moves away from the strike by Deeney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermery scores with a one two! Deeney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deeney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jermery.
Deeney connects with a single shot there.
Deeney lands a nice looking body shot.
Deeney lands a jab.
Jermery feints and then cracks Deeney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deeney down.
Deeney throws a big shot that misses.
Jermery moves out of range of the strikes.
Jermery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deeney lands with a nice combination. Jermery backs away looking to recover.
Deeney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jermery counters with a stiff right hand.
Jermery lands an overhand right.
A big right from Deeney misses.
Deeney with a hook.
Deeney tries to clinch there but Jermery circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery works Deeney's body with a nice hook.
Deeney wants to clinch.
Mark Deeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeney lands a glancing blow to the side of Jermery's head.
Jermery digs a good hook to Deeney's body.
Jermery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Jermery.
Jermery throws a shot to the body.
Deeney cracks Jermery with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jermery throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Deeney.
Deeney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jermery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deeney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeney throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jermery to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney misses with an uppercut. Jermery saw that one coming.
Donk. Jermery catches Deeney right on the button with a cross.
Jermery connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jermery throws a right and a left that Deeney avoids nicely.
Jermery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deeney throws a lazy uppercut
and Jermery counters with a three punch combo that has Deeney backing up. Deeney nods at Jermery to acknowledge the strikes.
Jermery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeney.
A jab lands there for Deeney.
Jermery jabs Deeney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Deeney throws the left hand but Jermery avoids the punch easily.
Jermery lands a really nice looking cross but Deeney seems unphased.
Jermery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Deeney misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Deeney misses
and Jermery counters with a three punch combo that has Deeney backing up. Deeney nods at Jermery to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deeney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deeney throws a series of strikes that have Jermery backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ron Jermery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deeney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deeney looks to land a left hand but Jermery moved out of range nicely.
Deeney misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Deeney.
Deeney misses with a looping right.
Jermery looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeney is just out of range.
Deeney swings widly with a right hand
and Jermery counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jermery does it's job there.
Jermery takes a swing at Deeney's ribcage but misses.
Deeney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeney throws an overhand right that lands on Jermery's shoulder, as Jermery tries to avoid the shot.
Jermery cracks Deeney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jermery scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deeney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jermery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Deeney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Jermery's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deeney walks into a left hand.
Deeney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jermery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jermery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeney.
Deeney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deeney dips to his left and cracks Jermery with an uppercut!
Jermery connects with a body shot that sends Deeney's belly button to the back.
Deeney tries to clinch but Jermery is having none of it.
Deeney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Deeney.
Deeney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jermery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jermery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jermery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jermery dips to his left and cracks Deeney with an uppercut!
Deeney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deeney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deeney misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jermery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jermery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deeney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jermery circles away quickly and effectively.
Deeney throws a shot from downtown. Jermery moves away and avoids it.
Deeney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deeney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deeney misses with an uppercut
letting Jermery counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeney throws a combination that misses
enabling Jermery to counter with a crisp jab.
Jermery thuds his right hand into Deeney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deeney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jermery.
Jermery scores with a sloppy right hand. Deeney should have avoided that one.
Deeney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jermery scores with a one two! Deeney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery lands a right hook to the body.
Deeney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jermery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeney.
Jermery moves out of range as Deeney strikes.
Jermery scores with the left hand. Deeney knows he should have avoided that one.
Deeney throws the left hand but Jermery avoids the punch easily.
Deeney misses with a looping left.
Deeney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jermery with a jab.
Deeney misses with a hook. Jermery ducked under it nicely.
Deeney has managed to clinch.
Jermery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jermery tries a body shot but Deeney blocks it.
Mark Deeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deeney tries to work over Jermery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deeney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney lands an elbow just above Jermery 's eye.
Jermery is trying to pull guard but Deeney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jermery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jermery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jermery has had enough of the clinch but Deeney keeps him there for the moment.
Jermery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deeney smiles and moves away.
Deeney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jermery in his tracks.
Ron Jermery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deeney scores with a decent looking hook.
Deeney throws a right hand that misses
and Jermery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deeney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jermery's calf.
Deeney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Deeney.
Jermery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deeney.
Deeney looks to throw the jab but Jermery is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jermery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deeney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jermery misses with a straight right.
Jermery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deeney throws a hook but Jermery avoids it easily.
Jermery throws a series of strikes that have Deeney backpedaling.
Deeney connects with a right hand. Jermery shakes it off.
Deeney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jermery to score with a decent uppercut.
Deeney takes a swing at Jermery's ribcage but misses.
Deeney thuds his shin into the meat of Jermery's side.
Deeney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jermery ducks under a wild hook from Deeney.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jermery.
Deeney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jermery.
Jermery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jermery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deeney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Mark Deeney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deeney, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Deeney!
Mark Deeney 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Mangano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by Roadhouse Blues. Dave Gomes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Mangano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangano avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Gomes lands a really nice looking cross but Mangano seems unphased.
Dave Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Dave Gomes has been cut.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Mangano.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangano.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Gomes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Mangano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomes thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mangano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gomes slips a nice elbow through Mangano's hands, connecting with Mangano's forehead.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Mangano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is pressing down on Mangano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mangano is holding on for now.
Mangano wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Mangano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangano's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomes.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Mangano blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throws a big elbow that misses.
Mangano 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.
Mangano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangano is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes throwing strikes but missing.
Gomes throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes passes Mangano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Mangano defends the submission attempt.
Mangano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomes.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Mangano won't allow it.
Mangano is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Gomes is thwarting Mangano's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomes slips a nice elbow through Mangano's hands, connecting with Mangano's forehead.
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangano is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Gomes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gomes scores with a nice head shot.
Mangano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Mangano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mangano continues to drive forward.
Mangano blocking some punches.
Gomes wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangano's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomes throws out a leg kick but Mangano moves out of range and Gomes only half commits.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Mangano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Gomes misses
and Mangano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomes throws a hook but Mangano avoids it easily.
Vincent Mangano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws out a loose jab but Mangano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes misses with a low kick.
Mangano misses with a wild body shot.
Mangano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomes misses with a hook
and Mangano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gomes really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Gomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangano's head.
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mangano sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangano moves into full guard.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mangano wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomes throws a strike but Mangano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mangano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mangano defends it easily.
Gomes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mangano postures up.
Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Mangano defends easily.
Gomes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mangano 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 Gomes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangano controls the position from side control.
Gomes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mangano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes holds on for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Gomes's cut.
That's time! 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.
Gomes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mangano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes motions for Mangano to come forward. Gomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangano connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomes misses with a looping left.
Gomes misses with a hook.
Mangano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws a hook but Mangano avoids it easily.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Mangano.
Gomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mangano circles away.
Gomes misses with a wild combination.
Gomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes throws a body punch but Mangano moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mangano. That snapped Gomes's head back.
A left lands for Gomes.
Gomes misses with a looping left.
Mangano connects with a single shot there.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangano avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangano doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Mangano does no damage.
Mangano misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangano misses with a head kick.
Vincent Mangano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mangano avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Vincent Mangano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomes under the eye.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Mangano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomes throws out a loose jab but Mangano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomes. Mangano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomes throws a leg kick
and Mangano counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomes throws a hook but Mangano avoids it easily.
Gomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangano manages to avoid it.
Gomes misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a body shot
and Mangano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomes misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mangano counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomes moves away.
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomes is rocked!
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomes is looking to wear down Mangano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangano jabs Gomes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Mangano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mangano lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangano lands a slapping body shot.
Gomes seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Mangano lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gomes. Gomes tries to recover but Mangano is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gomes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Mangano!
Vincent Mangano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden McIlvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliseo Seterra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seterra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My TIme Is Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aiden McIlvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eliseo Seterra!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seterra works McIlvey's body with a nice hook.
Seterra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McIlvey circles away quickly and effectively.
Seterra lands a glancing blow to the side of McIlvey's head.
Seterra circles away from the clinch attempt.
McIlvey moves to clinch but Seterra breaks away
and Seterra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Seterra misses with a few strikes there.
Seterra takes a swing at McIlvey's ribcage but misses.
McIlvey forces Seterra back against the cage and clinches.
McIlvey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seterra is trying to break the clinch but McIlvey has him pressed against the cage.
McIlvey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that McIlvey has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Seterra manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIlvey moves forwards but Seterra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seterra misses with the combination.
Seterra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seterra swinging wildly here.
McIlvey tries to clinch but Seterra is having none of it.
Seterra misses with a wild combination.
McIlvey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McIlvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey passes to full mount!
McIlvey controlling his opponent.
McIlvey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIlvey wants to control the pace but Seterra is squirming around nicely.
McIlvey content just to control the position here.
Seterra holds on for dear life, controlling McIlvey's posture momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McIlvey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seterra is looking to escape.
Seterra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McIlvey tries to control but Seterra wriggling away.
McIlvey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seterra?
McIlvey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seterra is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey pulls Seterra in close to his closed guard and prevents Seterra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seterra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McIlvey trying to control the position.
McIlvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seterra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seterra throws a big right hand that misses.
Seterra got a little sloppy there for a moment and McIlvey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seterra has managed to get both his arms back between McIlvey's legs - danger averted.
McIlvey 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIlvey throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
McIlvey trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden McIlvey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McIlvey has a takedown stuffed.
Seterra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seterra fails to land with a series of punches.
McIlvey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seterra tries to bum rush McIlvey with a series of wild strikes but McIlvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McIlvey is looking to chop away at Seterra's legs.
McIlvey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seterra was covering up waiting for the punch and McIlvey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McIlvey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra looking for a sweep. Not yet Seterra, not yet.
Seterra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McIlvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Seterra is retaining full guard.
Seterra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McIlvey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McIlvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Seterra is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey trying to control but Seterra is working from the bottom.
Seterra wants to get back to his feet but McIlvey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aiden McIlvey.
McIlvey wants to clinch.
McIlvey shoots in for a takedown but Seterra shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Seterra. Beautiful body shot.
Seterra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McIlvey rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seterra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seterra checks the leg kick.
Seterra fails to land with a series of punches.
Seterra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seterra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIlvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Seterra.
Seterra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McIlvey circles away quickly and effectively.
Seterra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seterra 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.
McIlvey gets a clinch.
McIlvey scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seterra working hard to break the clinch.
McIlvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seterra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eliseo Seterra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIlvey misses with a wild combination.
Seterra looks to land a combination but McIlvey avoids it well.
Seterra misses with a series of wild punches.
Seterra swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIlvey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seterra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eliseo Seterra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McIlvey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McIlvey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seterra stuns McIlvey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seterra throws a right and a left that McIlvey avoids nicely.
McIlvey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seterra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seterra misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seterra. McIlvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiden McIlvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McIlvey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seterra.
McIlvey moves in looking to clinch but Seterra pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra swats away the attempt to clinch by McIlvey.
McIlvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seterra tries to bum rush McIlvey with a series of wild strikes but McIlvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seterra swats away the attempt to clinch by McIlvey.
Seterra scores with a one two! McIlvey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seterra connects with a body shot.
Seterra swats away the attempt to clinch by McIlvey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seterra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McIlvey jumps guard and drags Seterra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seterra wants to stand but McIlvey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seterra trying to control but McIlvey is working from the bottom.
McIlvey looking for a sweep. Not yet McIlvey, not yet.
McIlvey has his foot on Seterra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seterra works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seterra wants to stand but McIlvey is controlling his posture from full guard.
McIlvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seterra defends well.
Aiden McIlvey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McIlvey is trying to control the position but Seterra postures up.
Seterra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McIlvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McIlvey controlling Seterra's posture.
Seterra wants to control from the top but McIlvey keeps moving.
McIlvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McIlvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey can't keep his opponent in guard - Seterra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McIlvey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seterra is looking to take a break and control but McIlvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McIlvey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIlvey is staying active underneath Seterra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Seterra wants to stand up but McIlvey has a hold of him and won't allow 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!
McIlvey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eliseo Seterra.
I think Seterra 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aiden McIlvey!
After the big win, Aiden McIlvey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Eliseo Seterra stepped up to the mic, saying 'I messed up..I'll be back...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Lehner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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151 lbs
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robin Lehner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lehner moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehner pulls Pearson in close to his closed guard and prevents Pearson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lehner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearson trying to control but Lehner is working from the bottom.
Lehner controlling Pearson's posture.
Pearson has gone for a leg lock! Lehner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pearson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehner tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lehner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lehner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Lehner pushes his legs off easily.
Lehner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lehner looking to pass the guard.
Lehner trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Lehner tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pearson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson has his foot on Lehner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehner works his way back into a safe position though.
Lehner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lehner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lehner is defending well. Pearson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lehner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pearson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Drake feat Lil Wayne -Right Above It. Landeskog has chosen Warm Shadow - Fink as his entrance music. Johnny Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeskog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Landeskog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Landeskog seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia's coaches at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Landeskog stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Landeskog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia is looking to escape.
Landeskog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Landeskog is working for a submission of some sort.
Landeskog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Landeskog eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Landeskog seems to be looking for submissions.
Landeskog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Landeskog prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Landeskog seems to be looking for submissions.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Landeskog seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Landeskog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Landeskog fails to land the takedown.
Landeskog moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
so Landeskog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeskog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeskog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Landeskog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Landeskog eventually gives up the hold.
Landeskog throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Landeskog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Landeskog to get the leverage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Landeskog. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Garcia is looking to escape.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Landeskog seems to be looking for submissions.
Landeskog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Landeskog wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Garcia still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Garcia has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Landeskog is trying to work for a sweep but Garcia has mounted him!
Landeskog is trying to escape the mount.
Landeskog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Garcia tries to control but Landeskog wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Landeskog keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeskog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Landeskog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Landeskog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Landeskog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landeskog is controlling him.
Landeskog looking to pass the guard.
Landeskog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.
Landeskog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Landeskog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garcia has passed into half guard!
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Landeskog knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Landeskog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog looking for submissions off his back.
Landeskog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Landeskog is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Landeskog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landeskog looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Garcia 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnny Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landeskog has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Garcia escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Garcia!
Garcia is staying tight to Landeskog's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Landeskog.
I've got Landeskog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Landeskog!
After winning the bout, Magnus Landeskog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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