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SFC 97: Tyson vs Toole PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Exile - Thrice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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140 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris tries to clinch but Freeman moves away
so Freeman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris wants to stand up but Freeman is controlling him.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Freeman is controlling him
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harris tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Freeman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Freeman gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Freeman tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freeman dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Freeman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Freeman is looking to control Harris's arms but Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage.
Freeman gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Freeman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Freeman.
Freeman avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Freeman.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Freeman missing with knees to the body.
Freeman lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freeman lands with a right to the head.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freeman has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freeman blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Harris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Harris wants to stall.
Harris has Freeman pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Freeman.
Freeman lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Freeman pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Freeman in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Harris.
Freeman avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Freeman.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Freeman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman is working Harris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freeman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freeman controls the position.
Harris is trying to buck Freeman off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris bucks up and tries to throw Freeman off but instead Freeman has got his back!
Freeman working for a choke but Harris is defending well.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Freeman lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Freeman moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris wants to stall.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harris!
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freeman tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Freeman controlling the pace for now.
Freeman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman controlling from the full mount.
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Freeman controlling from mount.
Freeman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Freeman lands a couple of good shots and Harris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Freeman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Harris is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Harris is trying to stand back up.
Freeman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Harris looking very determined here, making life difficult for Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to get back to his feet but Freeman is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Freeman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Harris looking very determined here, making life difficult for Freeman.
Freeman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Harris's body.
Harris trying to get back to his feet but Freeman is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is riding his opponent, not letting Harris buck him off.
Freeman scores with punches and elbows.
Harris trying to get back to his feet but Freeman is in full control for now.
Freeman looking to break Harris's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harris remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Freeman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Freeman has Harris flattened out and is raining down punches.
Freeman struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Harris.
Freeman controls the position.
Harris is trying to remain composed but Freeman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The referee is taking a good look at Harris as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Freeman!
Freeman controls the action.
Freeman lands shots from the back.
Freeman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Harris is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard.
Harris wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Freeman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Freeman is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman scoring with punches from side control.
Freeman taking a breather here.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Harris pushes Freeman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Freeman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freeman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Freeman wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris lands an elbow just above Freeman 's eye.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Harris blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
Harris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman is trying to trip Harris. He has hold of a leg but Harris is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Freeman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freeman is controlling him.
Freeman slips nicely into half guard.
Harris is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman passes to full mount!
Freeman breaks from Harris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freeman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ethan Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Freeman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Freeman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freeman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Freeman!
Connor Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hank Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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204 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish dodges the punch combination from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams slips under a jab from Fish.
Pope Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fish misses its target.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fish fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fish is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
Williams feints and then cracks Fish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fish down.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fish.
Fish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Fish sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Fish avoids it this time.
Williams throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Pope Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fish looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fish regains half guard, as Williams was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Fish defends it.
Williams is stalling here. Fish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fish's best efforts.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fish is working away from the top position though.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Fish stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Williams to get to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Fish.
Fish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Fish connects with a body shot.
Williams checks a low kick from Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands with a right hand.
Fish wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Fish does it's job there.
Fish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Fish's belly button to the back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Fish.
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 Pope Fish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fish lands a right hook to the body.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Fish moved out of range nicely.
Fish thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Fish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams blocks a head kick by Fish.
Williams clobbers Fish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams stalks Fish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fish's face. Fish staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Fish is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fish throws a shot to the body.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish connects with a single shot there.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fish scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fish jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams is looking to chop away at Fish's legs.
Fish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish misses with a double jab.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Williams throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Pope Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Fish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fish, right into the meat.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Fish tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Fish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Williams tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fish.
Fish throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fish bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Fish scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Fish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Fish tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Fish throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a leg kick but Fish sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fish swinging wildly here.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fish throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Pope Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Williams.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fish. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fish throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
As Fish backs off Williams throws a huge counter combo but Fish manages to avoid it all.
Fish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Fish misses.
Fish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Fish.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Fish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Fish dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fish lands with a shot to the body.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Fish throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
Fish swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Fish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fish.
Fish dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Fish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Fish settles back down.
Fish scores with a nice right hand.
Fish scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fish is looking for a counter combo.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Fish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fish misses with a body kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Hank Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Fish slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fish sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Fish avoids it this time.
Hank Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Fish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Fish is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Fish stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Fish jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fish tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fish defends it well.
Fish is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fish's head.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Fish is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Fish from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Fish.
A quick step to the side and Fish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fish.
Fish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Fish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Fish!
Pope Fish took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
John Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Mangrove Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangrove Jr counters with a solid body kick.
A clash of legs there as Mangrove Jr blocks the low kick.
And Mangrove Jr responds with a good body kick, but Goodman manages to step out the way in time.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman misses with a leg kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a big head kick that sends Goodman tumbling to the mat! Mangrove Jr takes a step backwards and waves Goodman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like John Goodman has been cut.
Goodman drops his hands for a split second and Mangrove Jr immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Goodman face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mangrove Jr follows up with a right hand that knocks Goodman into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
After the fight, Tevin Mangrove Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws a leg kick which misses Lamond's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamond tries to avoid it.
Klitschko digs a good hook to Lamond's body.
Klitschko lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Lamond misses.
Lamond moves to clinch but Klitschko breaks away
and Klitschko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko works the jab nicely.
Lamond darts in and clinches Klitschko up against the cage.
Lamond breaks the clinch.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Lamond wants to clinch.
Lamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko lands a head kick. Lamond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond darts in trying to clinch
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko throws a right hand that Lamond ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamond also avoids with ease.
Klitschko misses with a head kick.
Klitschko lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamond off the cage and back into range.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Klitschko pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamond throwing a counter right hand but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Lamond wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamond tries to clinch
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Klitschko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamond is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lamond wants to clinch
and Klitschko counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Klitschko. Beautiful body shot.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Lamond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
A nice side step and Klitschko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Klitschko misses.
Lamond is looking to clinch.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klitschko throws a fast counter high kick but Lamond manages to duck under it in time.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body. Lamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lamond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamond gets a clinch.
Klitschko dodges an elbow strike from Lamond.
Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lamond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klitschko.
Klitschko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamond's head.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klitschko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klitschko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lamond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klitschko tries to stall but Lamond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klitschko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamond. Lamond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamond wants to clinch.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Lamond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Klitschko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko cracks a nice hook into Lamond's ribs.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Klitschko pushes him off.
Lamond wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Klitschko.
Nikita Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Klitschko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lamond throws a leg kick but Klitschko checks it.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
Lamond drops his hands momentarily and Klitschko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klitschko is looking to slow Lamond down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko tests Lamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klitschko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Decent striking displayed by Lamond there.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Lamond moves away from the strike by Klitschko.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klitschko jabs at Lamond's body.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Lamond with a series of wild strikes but Lamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamond scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klitschko digs a good hook to Lamond's body.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klitschko - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klitschko - that will leave a mark!
Lamond closes the distance and clinches.
Klitschko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Klitschko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko defending well as Lamond loads up on a big left hand.
Klitschko lands a jab.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko feints a counter leg kick.
Klitschko lands a head shot.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Lamond moved out of range.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lamond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klitschko thows a body kick. Lamond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nikita Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamond.
Lamond throwing a counter right hand but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klitschko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamond tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Klitschko feints a counter leg kick.
Lamond clinches up against the cage.
Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Klitschko avoids the damage to the body.
Lamond has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
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!
Klitschko avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klitschko's elbow.
Lamond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko cracks Lamond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klitschko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lamond tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Klitschko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klitschko. Lamond shrugs it off though.
Lamond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Klitschko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy right hand. Lamond should have avoided that one.
Lamond is looking to clinch.
Lamond tries to clinch up
and Lamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamond wants to clinch.
Lamond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klitschko cracks Lamond with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko connects with the punch.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lamond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Lamond moves out of range easily.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klitschko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lamond wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance.
Klitschko scores with a jab. Lamond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klitschko, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamond.
Gordon Lamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamond gets a clinch.
Lamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klitschko blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Lamond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klitschko managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klitschko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamond up against the cage.
Lamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klitschko, right into the meat.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamond blocks a head kick by Klitschko.
Nikita Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klitschko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamond closes the distance but Klitschko moves to the side
and Klitschko counters with a nice body shot.
Lamond tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it.
Klitschko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko throws out a counter right but Lamond avoids it with no problem.
Lamond clinches.
Lamond can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Come on Klitschko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klitschko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lamond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klitschko can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Klitschko is leaning against Lamond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klitschko blocks it with crossed arms.
Klitschko managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Gordon Lamond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Lamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamond is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klitschko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Sandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandford comes to the cage accompanied by Two steps from hell-Heart of courage. Saatanainen has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Antti Kristian Saatanainen 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Sandford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Saatanainen with that takedown attempt.
Saatanainen's coach down at Vicious Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saatanainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saatanainen lunges at Sandford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandford's hand.
It looks like James Sandford has been cut.
No joy there for Sandford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saatanainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandford scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Sandford misses.
Sandford throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Sandford.
Sandford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saatanainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Sandford.
Sloppy strikes from Sandford. Those never looked like landing.
Saatanainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sandford defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatanainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saatanainen fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Saatanainen with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Sandford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Sandford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kristian Saatanainen.
Sandford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford throws out a powerful jab.
Saatanainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James Sandford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandford swinging wildly here.
Sandford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saatanainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandford manages to avoid it.
Sandford misses with a few strikes there.
Sandford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saatanainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saatanainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Antti Kristian Saatanainen has been cut.
Sandford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saatanainen.
Sandford connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saatanainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saatanainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Saatanainen.
Sandford throws a jab but it's blocked by Saatanainen.
Saatanainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandford throws a body shot but no joy.
Saatanainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandford swinging wildly here.
Saatanainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandford is fending him off so far but Saatanainen persists. Nope, Sandford circles away and we're back to standing.
Saatanainen shoots in and bounces Sandford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sandford wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandford keeping full guard, as Saatanainen tries to pass.
Saatanainen forces his way into half guard.
Saatanainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sandford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saatanainen.
Saatanainen trying to pass the guard but Sandford defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Saatanainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saatanainen seems to be working for a kimura but Sandford defends the submission attempt.
Saatanainen prevents Sandford from improving his position.
Saatanainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saatanainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandford defends it well.
Sandford is looking to control Saatanainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandford avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saatanainen is looking for a kimura here.
Sandford is looking to improve his position.
Saatanainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saatanainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saatanainen's back!
Saatanainen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sandford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sandford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sandford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saatanainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sandford sprawls well. Sandford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saatanainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Saatanainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sandford sprawls well initially but Saatanainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saatanainen seems to be working for a kimura but Sandford defends the submission attempt.
Sandford trying to control here.
Sandford tries to get to full guard but Saatanainen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saatanainen is looking for a kimura but Sandford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saatanainen to get the leverage.
Sandford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sandford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saatanainen can do to turn this around?
Saatanainen throws an elbow that misses. Sandford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saatanainen's guard. Nice move by Sandford!
Saatanainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandford is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saatanainen has control of Sandford's left arm, preventing Sandford from doing any damage.
Saatanainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Saatanainen, not yet.
Saatanainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandford trying to control the position from guard on top but Saatanainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saatanainen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen keeping full guard, as Sandford tries to pass.
Sandford won't allow Saatanainen to sweep him here.
Sandford trying to control the position from guard on top but Saatanainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saatanainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandford scores with a hook.
Sandford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen throws an off balance right hand
and Sandford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandford thuds his right hand into Saatanainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saatanainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sandford lands with a cross.
Sandford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saatanainen throws a hook but Sandford blocks it.
Saatanainen dodges the punch combination from Sandford.
Sandford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James Sandford is winning the standup battle so far.
Saatanainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sandford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sandford lands with a hook. Saatanainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saatanainen tries for a takedown but Sandford circles away easily
and Sandford counters with a stiff right hand.
James Sandford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kristian Saatanainen.
Sandford lands with a straight right. Saatanainen didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandford misses with a few strikes there.
Saatanainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saatanainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandford, which made it look bad.
Sandford throws a right and a left that Saatanainen avoids nicely.
Sandford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saatanainen misses with a kick to the body.
Saatanainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sandford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sandford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saatanainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sandford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saatanainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saatanainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sandford dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saatanainen closes the distance but Sandford moves to the side
and Sandford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saatanainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sandford misses with a straight left.
Saatanainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saatanainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandford circles away.
Saatanainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Sandford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saatanainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandford.
Saatanainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saatanainen dives in and grabs Sandford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandford pushes down on Saatanainen's head and hops out.
James Sandford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kristian Saatanainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saatanainen moves in looking to clinch but Sandford pushes him off.
Saatanainen with a poor takedown
and Sandford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saatanainen.
Sandford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford 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.
Jab by Sandford.
Saatanainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saatanainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandford but Sandford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saatanainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sandford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saatanainen with a poor takedown
and Sandford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandford throws a right and a left that Saatanainen avoids nicely.
Saatanainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandford cracks Saatanainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandford lands the left hand.
Saatanainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sandford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandford works over Saatanainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Saatanainen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandford jabs Saatanainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandford misses with a wild combination.
Sandford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saatanainen slips a jab and a cross from Sandford.
Saatanainen tries for a takedown but Sandford circles away easily
and Sandford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandford throws a nice looking combination but Saatanainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandford connects with a nice looking jab.
Saatanainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sandford counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saatanainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sandford tries to bum rush Saatanainen with a series of wild strikes but Saatanainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saatanainen shoots in for a takedown but Sandford shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandford lands a nice hook to Saatanainen's body. Saatanainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sandford.
Sandford lands a jab.
Saatanainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Sandford.
Saatanainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sandford's waist but Sandford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saatanainen off to one side.
Sandford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saatanainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saatanainen misses with a two punch combination.
Sandford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Sandford.
Sandford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Sandford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saatanainen doesn't seem phased though.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saatanainen did well to prevent Sandford getting side control.
Sandford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saatanainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saatanainen moves into full guard.
Saatanainen keeping moving, preventing Sandford from controlling successfully.
Sandford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saatanainen's guard.
Sandford slips a nice elbow through Saatanainen's hands, connecting with Saatanainen's forehead.
Saatanainen is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saatanainen sees it coming and defends easily.
James Sandford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandford controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Sandford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sandford, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sandford!
James Sandford was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen was interviewed post fight and said 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes has chosen My name is MUD as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Its Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono feints and then cracks Clawnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clawnes down.
Clawnes throws a sloppy head kick and Ono moves out of range easily.
Clawnes moves in looking to clinch but Ono pushes him off.
Clawnes feints and then cracks Ono's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ono down.
A jab from Clawnes misses.
Ono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Ono pushes Clawnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Clawnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ono.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Ono leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ono tries to stall but Clawnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ono avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Ono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clawnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ono's brow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes tries to work over Ono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clawnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clawnes misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes fails to pull guard.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clawnes's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clawnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ono throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clawness head.
Ono trying to stall but Clawnes improves his position.
Clawnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ono takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ono manages to break the clinch.
Clawnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.
Ono cracks a nice hook into Clawnes's ribs.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ono.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ono manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ono's sensitive parts.
Clawnes has closed the distance and engaged Ono in a clinch.
Ono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.
Ono attempts a counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it well and moves away.
Clawnes walks into a jab.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clawnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ono has time to react.
Ono checks a low kick from Clawnes.
A clash of legs there as Ono blocks the low kick.
Clawnes clinches up against the cage.
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Ono in his tracks for a moment.
Clawnes misses with the head strike.
Clawnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Its Ono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ono lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clawnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ono blocks an elbow strike.
Clawnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clawnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Clawnes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ono.
Ono blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ono turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ono working the body and head with strikes.
Ono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clawnes keeps working.
Ono throws an elbow but Clawnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono landing strikes.
Ono is staying tight to Clawnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ono wants to control but Clawnes is keeping him busy.
Ono working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Clawnes is looking for a sweep.
Clawnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ono tries to roll over but Clawnes keeps him under control.
Ono looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ono tries to get to full guard but Clawnes has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clawnes connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Ono's leg. Ono is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clawnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ono counters with a single leg into guard. Clawnes didn't expect that.
Ono trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Ono has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clawnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ono has managed to get both his arms back between Clawnes's legs - danger averted.
Clawnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Ono is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.
Ono looking to sit in guard and control but Clawnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clawnes slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono manages to get to full guard.
Ono 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.
Ono trying to control the position.
Clawnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ono.
Ono utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ono working a defensive guard here.
Clawnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ono tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ono has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ono wants to sweep here but Clawnes controlling him for the moment.
Ono looking to control.
Ono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clawnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clawnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Its Ono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ono has momentary wrist control but Clawnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Clawnes postures up.
Ono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clawnes works over Ono with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clawnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clawnes preventing the sweep.
Ono controls Clawnes momentarily but Clawnes frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Clawnes is in close to Ono's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ono is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clawnes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Clawnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clawnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Ono is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ono manages to get back to half guard.
Ono is looking to improve his position.
Clawnes thows a huge punch but Ono dodges it nicely.
Ono works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ono seems to have got his legs back now.
Ono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clawnes is one step ahead there.
Clawnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ono manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clawnes has Ono in his guard.
Ono won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Ono works over Clawnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Ono trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clawnes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clawnes is on top in guard.
Clawnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ono has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Clawnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clawnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clawnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ono trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Ono in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clawnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clawnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clawnes throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ono is retaining full guard.
Ono has Clawnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Ono wants to sweep here but Clawnes controlling him for the moment.
Clawnes postures up.
Clawnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ono trying to keep a closed guard but Clawnes is proving a slippery customer.
Clawnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ono is retaining full guard.
Clawnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ono.
Clawnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clawnes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ono is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clawnes, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clawnes is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ono controls Clawnes momentarily but Clawnes frees himself.
Ono trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Clawnes stops Ono from standing up.
Clawnes distracts Ono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clawnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clawnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Its Ono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clawnes preventing the sweep.
Ono can't keep his opponent in guard - Clawnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ono taking some punishment here, with Clawnes in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clawnes connects with a nice short shot to Ono's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clawnes connects with a nice short shot to Ono's temple.
Clawnes trying to mount his opponent but Ono defends it.
Ono desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clawnes trying to pass the guard but Ono defending well.
Clawnes is trying to work for a kimura but Ono is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono is defending against the submission attempts here by Clawnes.
Ono is looking to escape.
Clawnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ono works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ono is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clawnes is aware though and is defending well.
Clawnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ono dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clawnes working for submissions but it's allowed Ono to get to half guard.
Thomas Clawnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clawnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clawnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Clawnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clawnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Clawnes!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Clawnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li looks to land a combination but Asanov avoids it well.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asanov thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asanov.
Asanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asanov scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Li looks to land a body kick but Asanov moved away.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Asanov connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asanov connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov dodges the punch combination from Li.
Asanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asanov misses with a body kick.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Li with the counter takedown but Asanov avoids it easily.
Asanov misses the shot to the body.
Li misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Asanov.
Asanov cracks Li with a good jab.
Asanov misses with a looping right.
Asanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Asanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Asanov misses the shot to the body.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asanov looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Li does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've been hearing reports that Asanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
It looked like Asanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Li.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asanov stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li looks to land a combination but Asanov avoids it well.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Asanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li throws a leg kick but Asanov moved away.
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Asanov is just out of range.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asanov is looking to wear down Li with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Asanov checks a low kick from Li.
Asanov thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
Asanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asanov looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Asanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asanov takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Asanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asanov misses with a kick to the body.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Asanov moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Li's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Asanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li misses with a hook. Asanov ducked under it nicely.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Li throws a series of punches but Asanov avoids them all with ease.
Li jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guljigit Asanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li misses with a head kick.
Asanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asanov takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Asanov looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Guljigit Asanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Li.
Asanov misses with a body shot.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asanov.
Asanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Asanov dodges the punch combination from Li.
Asanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Li lands with a straight right. Asanov didn't see that one coming.
Asanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asanov scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asanov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asanov is looking to counter punch.
Yize Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a double jab
and Asanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li throws a head kick but Asanov moves out of range.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li moves forwards but Asanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Li cracks Asanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asanov throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li connects with a body shot.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Asanov.
Asanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guljigit Asanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Asanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asanov.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asanov's hands.
Asanov throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Nice cross by Asanov.
Asanov throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Asanov connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Li swings for the body but Asanov moves out of range.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Asanov saw it coming and moves away.
As Li tries to get set, Asanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
As Asanov backs off Li throws a huge counter combo but Asanov manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick but Asanov moves out of range.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asanov ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Asanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Li with the counter takedown but Asanov avoids it easily.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Li avoids the body shot from Asanov.
Li throws a jab when Asanov was well out of range.
Asanov takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li is looking to chop away at Asanov's legs.
Asanov dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li tries to bum rush Asanov with a series of wild strikes but Asanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Asanov scores with a shot to the body.
Asanov lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanov scores with a jab to the head.
Asanov misses with a kick to the body.
Asanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Asanov swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Asanov as he checks the leg kick.
Asanov moves away from the strike by Li.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asanov looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Asanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asanov avoids the body shot from Li.
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 Guljigit Asanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Asanov throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asanov doesn't seem phased though.
Asanov misses the shot to the body.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asanov.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asanov throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Li throws a big counter head kick but Asanov avoids it with no problem.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Asanov should have avoided that one.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Asanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Asanov.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asanov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Asanov.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Asanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Asanov.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Li throws a series of punches but Asanov avoids them all with ease.
Asanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asanov punishes Li's body with a nice straight punch.
Asanov throws a big shot that misses.
Li defending well as Asanov loads up on a big left hand.
Asanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asanov with a jab.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Asanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Li tries to bum rush Asanov with a series of wild strikes but Asanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Asanov.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asanov throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asanov scores with a shot to the body.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asanov scores with a jab to the body.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asanov.
Asanov lands a body shot.
Li takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Asanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Li might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Asanov is just out of range.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asanov cracks Li with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li throws a series of punches but Asanov avoids them all with ease.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Li tries to land a body kick
enabling Asanov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li lands with a cross.
Asanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asanov tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Asanov cracks Li with a good jab.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Asanov keeps Li at a distance using the push kick.
Nice shot by Asanov.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guljigit Asanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li throws a series of punches but Asanov avoids them all with ease.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asanov jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asanov lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Asanov digs a good hook to Li's body.
The fighters circling - Asanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li slips under a jab.
Li swinging wildly here.
It looked like Asanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asanov throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Li.
Yize Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li ducks right into an uppercut from Asanov.
Asanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Asanov throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guljigit Asanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guljigit Asanov!
Guljigit Asanov gave a mention to Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Eminem - Berzerk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller cracks Benton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bradley Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benton forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Benton is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benton seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Benton is stalling here. Miller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Benton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Benton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradley Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton'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.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benton slips under a jab from Miller.
Benton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Miller lands.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Benton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benton was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Benton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller throws a hook but Benton blocks it.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradley Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benton.
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benton on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benton misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller avoids the body shot from Benton.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Benton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws the left hand but Benton avoids the punch easily.
Miller throws a hook but Benton avoids it easily.
Benton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benton misses with a hook.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benton misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Benton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benton.
Bradley Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Benton getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benton in particular looking to stall.
Benton 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.
Benton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Miller's thigh. Miller counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Benton postures up.
Benton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benton, into his guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benton shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller scores with a hook.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miller throws a series of punches but Benton avoids them all with ease.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Miller.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
It looked like Benton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Benton throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Benton with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Benton tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller clobbers Benton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton staying out of range there.
It looked like Benton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller slips a straight right by Benton.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Benton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller cracks Benton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benton throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benton.
Benton swings around for an armbar but Miller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Benton's guard.
Benton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Benton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Miller doesn't defend quickly enough and Benton has managed to lock this one up! Can Miller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Benton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Benton!
An out of breath Grant Benton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Longbow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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139 lbs
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148 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Longbow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smoochie Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoochie Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the head kick by Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body shot
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Longbow.
A quick step to the side and Longbow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body kick.
Longbow throws a counter high kick but Smoochie Wallace was just alert enough to avoid it.
Longbow throws a series of punches but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the head kick by Longbow.
Smoochie Wallace feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longbow's calf.
Longbow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longbow tries to clinch up but Smoochie Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Smoochie Wallace flicks out a counter leg kick but Longbow steps away.
Smoochie Wallace works Longbow's body with a nice hook.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Smoochie Wallace finds it's target.
Longbow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice body kick.
Longbow closes the distance but Smoochie Wallace moves to the side
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longbow.
The fighters circling - Longbow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smoochie Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoochie Wallace throws a counter combo.
Longbow throws a leg kick
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to advance position but Longbow won't allow it.
Smoochie Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoochie Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longbow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smoochie Wallace scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace works his way into full mount!
Longbow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smoochie Wallace is pulling down on Longbow's head. It's preventing any offense from Longbow, at least for the moment.
Longbow trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoochie Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longbow trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow looking to pass the guard.
Longbow postures up.
Longbow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control the position here.
Longbow stopping the sweep attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Longbow from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longbow stopping the sweep attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Longbow from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smoochie Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
Longbow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longbow scores with a jab. Smoochie Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longbow swings for the body but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Longbow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Longbow misses the target.
Longbow misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Smoochie Wallace.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws out a counter right but Longbow avoids it with no problem.
Smoochie Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Longbow in a clinch.
Longbow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longbow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow scores with a shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smoochie Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoochie Wallace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longbow defends it well.
Longbow gets a clinch.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Longbow fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoochie Wallace blocking some punches.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smoochie Wallace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longbow's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Longbow as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
Longbow tries to work over Smoochie Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Longbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Longbow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace gets through Longbow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Longbow has the dominant position.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Smoochie Wallace leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Smoochie Wallace to work.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to stall.
Longbow throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
Longbow trying to land knees to the body.
Longbow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoochie Wallace's elbow.
Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to maintain a safe position but Longbow gets an underhook and turns Smoochie Wallace into the cage.
Longbow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smoochie Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Longbow throws a head kick but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Longbow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smoochie Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbow tries to roll over but Smoochie Wallace keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smoochie Wallace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smoochie Wallace's back!
Longbow is trying to stick to Smoochie Wallace's back but Smoochie Wallace is turning into Longbow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Longbow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smoochie Wallace.
Longbow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Longbow keeping full guard, as Smoochie Wallace tries to pass.
Longbow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Longbow blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Longbow with a solid left hand.
Longbow is trying to keep Smoochie Wallace in close.
Smoochie Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longbow's head.
Longbow keeping full guard, as Smoochie Wallace tries to pass.
Longbow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Longbow is keen to just control but Smoochie Wallace is a slippery customer.
Smoochie Wallace is defending against the submission attempts here by Longbow.
Smoochie Wallace wants to improve his position but Longbow is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smoochie Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Longbow is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longbow!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Longbow some visible discomfort.
Longbow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smoochie Wallace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longbow struggling a bit here.
Longbow is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Longbow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Longbow is trying to control Smoochie Wallace's posture but Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
Longbow gets back to half guard.
Longbow trying to control but Smoochie Wallace postures up.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control. Longbow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Longbow moves into full guard.
Smoochie Wallace preventing the sweep.
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.
Longbow working for submissions but it's allowed Smoochie Wallace to get to half guard.
Longbow wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Longbow is not content to let Smoochie Wallace control the position.
Smoochie Wallace is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longbow!
Longbow is squirming around, avoiding Smoochie Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Smoochie Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks Longbow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smoochie Wallace looking to control but Longbow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Longbow is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace punishing his opponent with strikes.
Longbow is desperately trying to improve his position but Smoochie Wallace has a good base and remains in mount.
Longbow tries to lock up and control but Smoochie Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control but Longbow is having none of it.
Longbow gets back to half guard.
Longbow wants to get back to his feet.
Longbow actively working from the bottom here.
Smoochie Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace 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.
Longbow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Longbow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longbow being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smoochie Wallace 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baha Men-Holla. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toole slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Toole throws out a counter right but Iron Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Toole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toole shoots in but no luck this time.
Toole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Toole circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Toole's shoulder, as Toole tries to avoid the shot.
Iron Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Iron Tyson has wrist control.
Iron Tyson has momentary wrist control but Toole slips an elbow through the middle.
Iron Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iron Tyson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iron Tyson is trying to control the position but Toole postures up.
Iron Tyson is adopting a defensive guard.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iron Tyson wants to stand and escape but Toole is having none of it.
Iron Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iron Tyson's head.
Toole postures up.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iron Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole looking to pass the guard.
Toole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Iron Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toole cracks Iron Tyson with a solid left hand.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toole stands up over Iron Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toole stops Iron Tyson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Toole is proving a slippery customer.
Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iron Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
Toole trying to control but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toole postures up in Iron Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toole is controlling him.
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Iron Tyson has wrist control.
Toole postures up in Iron Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson has his hands on Toole's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toole feints and as Iron Tyson raises his hands in defense, Toole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole throwing strikes from guard but Iron Tyson blocks nicely.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole working some strikes from top position.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iron Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iron Tyson working a defensive guard but Toole passes into half guard.
Toole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iron Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iron Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toole.
Iron Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Toole. Toole gets slowly back to his feet.
Iron Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Toole. Toole gets slowly back to his feet.
Toole looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
Iron Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Toole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ottis Toole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole closes the distance and clinches up with Iron Tyson, looking for a takedown. Toole pushes Iron Tyson against the cage but Iron Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iron Tyson clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole is trying to push Iron Tyson away but Iron Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Toole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toole fails with the takedown
and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Toole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron Tyson catches Toole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iron Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toole circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Toole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toole throws a poor cross that misses
and Iron Tyson counters by moving into the clinch.
Toole wants to break free but Iron Tyson has control.
Toole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iron Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iron Tyson digs a right hand underneath Toole's ribcage. Toole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toole manages to pull guard.
Iron Tyson is in close to Toole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Iron Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Toole is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Toole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Iron Tyson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Iron Tyson won't allow Toole to sweep him here.
Toole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iron Tyson wants to stand but Toole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toole looking for a sweep. Not yet Toole, not yet.
Iron Tyson stands up out of Toole's guard for a moment - Toole manages to land a nice upkick.
Toole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Iron Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Toole lands with a punch from half guard.
Toole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iron Tyson is looking to control Toole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iron Tyson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Iron Tyson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole is in close to Iron Tyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iron Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iron Tyson is really struggling to control Toole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Toole cracks Iron Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson dips to his left and cracks Toole with an uppercut!
Iron Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Iron Tyson is trying to keep an underhook but Toole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Toole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Iron Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as Toole sits in half guard.
Toole lands with a punch from half guard.
Iron Tyson trying to hold on to Toole's head to control him but Toole postures up.
Iron Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toole.
Toole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole is nestled in close to Iron Tyson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iron Tyson tries to roll over but Toole keeps him under control.
Toole stops Iron Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Toole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ottis Toole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iron Tyson wants to control but Toole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iron Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toole slips a nice elbow through Iron Tyson's hands, connecting with Iron Tyson's forehead.
Toole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iron Tyson is rocked!
Toole winds up and cracks Iron Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Iron Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iron Tyson is staying active underneath Toole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep. Toole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toole is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toole in particular looking to stall.
Toole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Iron Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Iron Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iron Tyson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iron Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toole throwing strikes from guard but Iron Tyson blocks nicely.
Iron Tyson pulls Toole in close to prevent any damage.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson wants to stand and escape but Toole is having none of it.
Toole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toole connects with a couple of short punches.
Iron Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iron Tyson is trying to control the position but Toole postures up.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iron Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole with a nice head shot there.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole postures up.
Toole distracts Iron Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toole wants to pass the guard but Iron Tyson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iron Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iron Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toole postures up in Iron Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iron Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Toole counters with a takedown into side control.
Toole throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Iron Tyson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Iron Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Iron Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Toole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron Tyson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottis Toole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toole 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ottis Toole!
During a confident post fight interview, Ottis Toole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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