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EPL Semi-Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by The Rover. Sankari has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Sankari.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Sankari's body.
Sankari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Sankari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph connects with a jab.
Sankari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Sankari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Sankari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sankari instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sankari avoids it.
Joseph manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sankari is working Joseph over against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joseph.
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sankari has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joseph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sankari on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Sankari throws a head punch that misses.
Sankari scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Sankari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Sankari slams his shin into Joseph's torso.
No joy there for Sankari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph 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.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Sankari counters with a straight right hand.
Sankari misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a body kick.
Sankari throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sankari wants to clinch but Joseph slips to the side
and Joseph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sankari defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Sankari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sankari throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Sankari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sankari has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Sankari throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Sankari controls the action.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sankari is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sankari throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sankari.
Sankari throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Sankari misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Joseph blocks the body kick.
Joseph is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sankari has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sota Sankari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sankari scores with a hook.
Sankari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Sankari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anthony Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph lands with a kick to the temple. Sankari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joseph throws a push kick but Sankari slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Joseph slips a straight right by Sankari.
Sankari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
A head kick by Sankari misses
and Joseph counters with a low kick, right behind Sankari 's knee.
Sankari looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Sankari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sankari.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sankari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph tries to land a body kick
and Sankari counters with a left to the body.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari lands a jab.
Joseph slips under a jab from Sankari.
Sankari misses with an uppercut.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Sankari moves into the clinch successfully.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sankari's elbow.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Sankari blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sankari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joseph's brow.
Sankari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sota Sankari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Sankari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
Sankari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph slowing the pace effectively.
Sankari has Joseph pressed against the cage, preventing Joseph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sankari blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Sankari blocks an elbow strike from Joseph.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sankari.
Sankari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph blocks the elbow strike.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Sankari.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Sankari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph stuns Sankari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sankari throws a front kick that sends Joseph stumbling back into the cage.
Sankari throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph throws a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sankari 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 Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Sankari wants to counter the offense by Joseph and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Joseph misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Sankari.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari.
Joseph lands a big head kick that sends Sankari tumbling to the mat! Joseph takes a step backwards and waves Sankari back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sankari is rocked!
Joseph drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sankari's head, knocking him out cold! Joseph is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Joseph!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Joseph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Madhaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes into the arena with Life Is Beautiful blaring out of the sound system. Madhaki has chosen Fela Kuti - Let's Start as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Madhaki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Madhaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandon at a distance.
Madhaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brandon eats them both and turns towards Madhaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Madhaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Madhaki.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Madhaki keeps Brandon at a distance using the push kick.
Brandon goes for a double leg but Madhaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Madhaki continues to drive forward.
As Brandon backs off Madhaki throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Madhaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Madhaki is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madhaki has his hands on Brandon's head, controlling the position.
Brandon passes Madhaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brandon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brandon is looking to pass Madhaki's guard but actually Madhaki recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madhaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandon controlling the pace.
Brandon stalling away here and it's allowed Madhaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madhaki is keeping the position for now.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon wants to clinch
and Madhaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandon thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madhaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Madhaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Brandon stands up and waves to Madhaki to follow him.
Madhaki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brandon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.
Madhaki is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Madhaki swings for the body but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon 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.
Good shot there by Madhaki.
Brandon needs to keep his hands up - Madhaki had a free shot at his head there.
Madhaki tried to score with a low kick but Brandon checks it.
Brandon tries to clinch but Madhaki moves out of range.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Madhaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madhaki misses with a body shot.
Madhaki connects with a body shot that sends Brandon's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki lands a body shot.
Madhaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Josh Madhaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madhaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Madhaki.
Madhaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madhaki leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madhaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brandon is in Madhaki's guard.
Madhaki keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Madhaki keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Madhaki controlling Brandon's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
letting Madhaki counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madhaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madhaki, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madhaki misses with a wild body shot.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon backing away here, and Madhaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Madhaki tries to land a leg kick but Brandon saw it coming and moves away.
Brandon moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madhaki.
Brandon throws a shot from downtown. Madhaki moves away and avoids it.
Madhaki stuffs the takedown.
Brandon misses with a straight left.
Madhaki sizes up Brandon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Madhaki avoids them all with ease.
Madhaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Madhaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Madhaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madhaki misses with a body kick.
Brandon feinted with a counter takedown.
Madhaki digs a good hook to Brandon's body.
Brandon takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Madhaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madhaki taking a breather.
Madhaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Madhaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Madhaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Madhaki throws a shot from downtown. Brandon moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madhaki.
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Madhaki gets tackled into the cage by Brandon. Brandon maintains the clinch.
Brandon jumps guard and drags Madhaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandon is controlling Madhaki's posture.
Brandon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madhaki is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control the position here.
Madhaki trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Madhaki. That snapped Brandon's head back.
Brandon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madhaki but Madhaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandon moves into range and clinches up with Madhaki.
Good body shot from Madhaki.
A head punch on the inside from Madhaki fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandon holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Madhaki stays in close to Brandon's body and controls the position.
Brandon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Madhaki dives into side control.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is trying to control Madhaki's posture but Madhaki avoids it.
Madhaki is looking to take a break and control but Brandon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Madhaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Madhaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madhaki 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Madhaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Madhaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner comes into the arena with My Dick blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuinness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from McGuinness misses.
Bentner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuinness napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bentner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuinness knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuinness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner is working McGuinness over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGuinness being controlled for a moment.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuinness has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner scoring with punches and elbows.
McGuinness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Bentner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bentner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGuinness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bentner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing that Bentner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bentner working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness is not content to let Bentner control the position.
McGuinness can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner scores with punches from side control.
McGuinness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuinness is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuinness is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bentner connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bentner in particular looking to stall.
Bentner passes to side control.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentner off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness has got his arm under Bentner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bentner has spun round into McGuinness's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Bentner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner is pushing down on McGuinness's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuinness is fighting to maintain full guard but Bentner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bentner stalling.
Bentner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bentner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGuinness trying to control here.
Bentner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
McGuinness is looking to control Bentner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuinness avoid being mounted?
Bentner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuinness is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bentner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bentner's back!
McGuinness struggling to keep hold of the position.
McGuinness is looking for the choke from the back position but Bentner is controlling his hands well.
Bentner grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness working for the choke.
McGuinness is not going to allow Bentner to sit and survive in this position.
Bentner turns into McGuinness and is now in his guard.
Bentner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that round.
That's time! Bentner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bentner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuinness throws out a loose jab but Bentner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown attempt from Bentner. Bentner gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bentner drives through and clinches with McGuinness against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuinness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bentner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Bentner backs off McGuinness throws a huge counter combo but Bentner manages to avoid it all.
Bentner rushes McGuinness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGuinness after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuinness tries to circle away but Bentner has him pinned against the cage.
Bentner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuinness can do to turn this around?
McGuinness gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bentner.
McGuinness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentner fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentner walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuinness wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuinness cracks Bentner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bentner has closed the distance and engaged McGuinness in a clinch.
Bentner looking for a takedown.
Bentner goes for a takedown attempt but McGuinness pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bentner is looking to clinch.
McGuinness tries to keep at a distance but Bentner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuinness is trying to break the clinch but Bentner has him pressed against the cage.
McGuinness successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuinness's head.
McGuinness trying to control the position.
McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuinness is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bentner defends well.
McGuinness is looking for a triangle but Bentner pushes his legs off easily.
Bentner tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuinness is retaining full guard.
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bentner distracts McGuinness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Bentner defends easily.
Bentner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuinness has his foot on Bentner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentner works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentner controlling from the top position.
Bentner is in close to McGuinness's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGuinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bentner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuinness is trying to defend but Bentner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bentner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuinness is not content to let Bentner control the position.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard but Bentner has passed into side control.
Bentner trying to control the position but McGuinness is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentner off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness is trying to stick to Bentner's back but Bentner is turning into McGuinness. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGuinness's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bentner.
McGuinness controls Bentner momentarily but Bentner frees himself.
McGuinness had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bentner defends it easily.
Bentner works over McGuinness with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuinness working a defensive guard here.
Bentner trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
McGuinness is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bentner is aware though and is defending well.
Bentner passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Bentner keeps him under control.
Bentner working McGuinness over with strikes.
Bentner is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.
Bentner throws a strike but McGuinness avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bentner is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuinness has wrist control.
Bentner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Bentner is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.
McGuinness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bentner connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Bentner working the head and body with strikes.
Bentner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentner wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Bentner pushes him away.
McGuinness in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bentner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGuinness can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGuinness is in a horrible position here. Bentner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuinness is desperately trying to improve his position but Bentner has a good base and remains in mount.
Bentner trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Bentner lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness wants to hold on but Bentner pushes him away.
Bentner lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bentner controlling his opponent.
Bentner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bentner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGuinness looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Bentner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bentner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
Our winner, Nick Bentner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by New York Ska Jazz Ensemble - Haitian fight song . Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brian Murphy enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Murphy.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy scores with a push kick.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Murphy is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Johnson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
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!
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson slips under a jab from Murphy.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Murphy throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Murphy blocks it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Murphy.
Murphy forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks.
Johnson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Floyd Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Brian Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy is working Johnson over against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Murphy tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Murphy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Murphy tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Johnson motions for Murphy to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Floyd Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brian Murphy 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.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Floyd Johnson.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Fistful Of Dollars by Ennio Morricone. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Micropop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi throws the kick towards the body but Micropop avoids it.
Micropop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
Micropop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Micropop avoids the body shot from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Micropop cracks Nicolosi with an open hand slap.
Nicolosi misses the shot to the body.
Micropop connects with a leg kick. Nicolosi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolosi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolosi misses with a body shot
and Micropop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klas Micropop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolosi throws a lazy uppercut
and Micropop counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolosi jabs at Micropop's body.
Nicolosi staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Micropop.
Nicolosi fakes the leg kick and cracks Micropop in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Micropop.
Micropop connects with a single shot there.
Micropop looks to land a left hand but Nicolosi moved out of range nicely.
Nicolosi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Micropop rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolosi misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Micropop misses its target.
Nicolosi scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolosi lands a head shot.
It looks like Klas Micropop has been cut.
Nicolosi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Micropop throws out the jab.
Nicolosi lands a nice shot to the body.
Micropop is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Micropop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Nicolosi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Micropop thuds his right hand into Nicolosi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Micropop checks a leg kick.
Nicolosi misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolosi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micropop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolosi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Micropop lands a nice shot to the body.
Micropop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicolosi throws a jab when Micropop was well out of range.
Nicolosi throws a body punch but Micropop moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Nicolosi.
Micropop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Micropop throws a jab when Nicolosi was well out of range.
That kick from Nicolosi tenderised Micropop's leg. Micropop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolosi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolosi avoids the body shot from Micropop.
Micropop takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicolosi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Micropop tries to clinch but Nicolosi moves out of range.
Nicolosi misses with a wild body shot.
Micropop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolosi counters with a nice body kick.
Oooooh!!! Nicolosi has knocked Micropop down with a huge combo! Nicolosi steps away and waves a wobbly Micropop back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Klas Micropop's cut is getting worse.
Micropop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicolosi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Micropop. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Micropop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolosi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicolosi connects with a jab.
Klas Micropop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicolosi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Micropop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Micropop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicolosi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolosi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicolosi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Micropop throwing a counter right hand but Nicolosi manages to avoid it.
Micropop moves out of range as Nicolosi strikes.
Micropop tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicolosi avoided it.
Micropop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolosi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Nicolosi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Micropop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolosi delivers a nice body kick.
Micropop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolosi cracks Micropop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolosi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Micropop to stand back up!
Micropop is rocked!
Jeez, Klas Micropop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Klas Micropop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Nicolosi!
Frank Nicolosi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. Jorma has chosen Captain Awesome's Theme Song as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Jorma unleashes a big counter combination but Crane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane looks to land a combination but Jorma avoids it well.
Crane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorma.
Jorma lands with a hook. Crane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
Jorma misses the shot to the body.
Jorma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.
Jorma connects with a leg kick. Crane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Crane.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane scores with a jab. Jorma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.
Jorma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crane checks it well.
Crane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jorma on the side of the head.
Jorma looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Jorma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jorma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jorma walks into a left hand.
A combination from Crane does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jorma, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Jorma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jorma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jorma throws a front kick aimed at Crane's knee but Crane avoids it well.
As Jorma looks to move away, Crane throws a big counter combo but Jorma just gets out of the way.
Jorma throws a chopping leg kick but Crane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jorma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crane throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Crane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crane checks the leg kick.
Jorma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jorma catches Crane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jorma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
Jorma dodges the punch combination from Crane.
Crane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crane.
Jorma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jorma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane is looking to wear down Jorma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jorma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma swinging wildly here.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma throws a low kick but Crane avoids it.
Crane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorma doesn't seem bothered though.
Crane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorma circles away quickly and effectively.
Jorma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Crane.
Crane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crane.
Crane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crane but Crane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jorma tried to score with a low kick but Crane checks it.
Crane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Crane looks to land a combination but Jorma avoids it well.
Crane takes a swing at Jorma's ribcage but misses.
Crane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crane punishes Jorma's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crane throws a shot from downtown. Jorma moves away and avoids it.
Jorma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jorma misses with a leg kick.
Jorma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crane checks it well.
Crane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jorma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crane. That did some damage!
Jorma looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Jorma connects with a crisp jab.
Jorma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jorma tries to work over Crane's front leg with a kick but Crane checks it.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Jorma flicks out a counter leg kick but Crane steps away.
Crane digs a good hook to Jorma's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane 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.
Jorma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crane blocks a head kick by Jorma.
Crane stalks Jorma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorma's face. Jorma staggers backwards, shaken.
Jorma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Crane avoids it.
Jorma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jorma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jorma tries to score with a low kick but Crane moves his leg out of the way.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?
Jorma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jorma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorma misses with a leg kick
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Crane.
Crane misses with a double jab.
Crane throws a jab when Jorma was well out of range.
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorma's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma misses with a looping left.
Jorma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jorma tries to land a front kick but Crane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ichabod Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crane.
Crane throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Jorma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crane checks a low kick from Jorma.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jorma might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crane has got the better of the exchanges.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorma unleashes a big counter combination but Crane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Jorma walks into a jab.
Crane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorma.
Jorma tries to land a leg kick but Crane saw it coming and moves away.
Crane throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crane throws a series of punches but Jorma avoids them all with ease.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorma looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane connects with a right hand. Jorma shakes it off.
Crane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jorma slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Crane throws out a loose jab but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jorma.
Crane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crane drives through and clinches with Jorma against the cage.
Jorma lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Jorma back against the cage.
Jorma takes a shot to the head.
Jorma can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Jorma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Jorma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane misses with a wild combination.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Jorma is predictable there
and Crane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crane throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Jorma there.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crane is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma loads up on a big right hand but Crane slips the punch.
Jorma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crane takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Crane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorma's head backwards.
Jorma looks to land a combination but Crane avoids it well.
Crane is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorma misses the target.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
Crane throws a right hand that Jorma ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorma also avoids with ease.
Jorma throws a leg kick that misses.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Crane avoids it.
Crane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Crane lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane connects with a right hand. Jorma shakes it off.
Jorma lands a leg kick that knocks Crane off balance momentarily.
Crane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crane with a jab.
Crane thuds a left hand into Jorma's body.
Jorma throws a hook but Crane blocks it.
Crane moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crane fails to land.
Jorma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorma throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Crane misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorma.
Jorma dodges the punch combination from Crane.
A jab from Jorma does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crane circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Crane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crane throws a right and a left that Jorma avoids nicely.
Crane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Jorma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorma.
Crane looks to land a combination but Jorma avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jorma is looking to slow Crane down with leg kicks.
Crane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Jorma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorma circles away.
Jorma misses with a leg kick.
Jorma fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crane throws a good cross that connects.
Jorma slips under a jab.
Crane backing away here, and Jorma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Jorma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crane takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crane has Jorma pushed against the cage.
Jorma can't find room to land a body shot as Crane controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Crane has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jorma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crane struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorma controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jorma fails to land.
Jorma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane misses with a double jab.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jorma in side control, throwing shots but Crane defends.
The strikes coming from Jorma are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Crane's shoulder. That is not cool.
Crane stops Jorma from passing to mount.
The ground and pound from Jorma seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jorma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crane tries to escape but Jorma is in control.
Jorma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jorma is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rasva Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Jorma drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ichabod Crane.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crane, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Magn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thor - Let the Blood Run Red. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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208 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Magn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magn moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magn scores with a leg kick.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Magn slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns jabs Magn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Magn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Magn scores with a punch to the head.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn staying out of range there.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magn's coach down at You call THAT wrestling?? was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magn connects with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn misses with a looping right.
Jab by Burns .
Burns tries for a takedown but Magn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Magn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magn finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magn is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Magn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magn is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets to his feet. Magn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Magn manages to get to full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Magn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn managing to control the position.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Alex John Conor Burns 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.
Burns throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magn's sensitive parts.
Magn looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Burns misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely.
Magn wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magn has time to react.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Magn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn staying out of range there.
Magn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Magn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns tries to pull guard but Magn won't allow it.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
Burns is trying to push Magn away but Magn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Magn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex John Conor Burns . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Burns fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Magn.
Burns is trying to break free.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magn walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magn as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Magn's defenses.
Magn scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Magn does no damage.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns blocks a jab.
Magn throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Magn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Magn's head back.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
Magn tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Magn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
A swing and a miss from Magn.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magn has a hand on Burns 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burns takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn 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!
Magn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magn smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Magn's guard.
Magn has Burns pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magn has control of Burns 's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns throws a series of strikes that have Magn backpedaling.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magn was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magn momentarily.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
Magn pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magn has Burns pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Einar Magn!
After winning the bout, Einar Magn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (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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165 lbs
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163 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Cantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Cantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cantor moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Cantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cantor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cantor motions for Sakamoto to come forward. Cantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Cantor throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Cantor only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor tries a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Cantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Cantor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sakamoto can't fight it off and eventually Cantor manages to take the fight to the floor. Sakamoto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cantor is stalling in the full guard.
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Cantor defends it easily.
Cantor trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor lands a couple of elbows.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cantor escapes and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cantor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sakamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Cantor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Sakamoto dodges it nicely.
Sakamoto is not content to let Cantor control the position.
Cantor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sakamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Cantor drops an elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Cantor tries to pass to full mount but Sakamoto defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Sakamoto is working away.
Cantor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakamoto is not content to let Cantor control the position.
Cantor is looking to stall here but Sakamoto recovers full guard.
Cantor stands and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cantor.
As Sakamoto backs away, Cantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
A low kick from Cantor is predictable there
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Cantor throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Cantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Cantor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cantor.
Cantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Cantor saw that one coming.
Cantor thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cantor really felt that one!
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Cantor moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Cantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Cantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Cantor ducks down to avoid it.
Cantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Cantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Cantor moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Cantor sees coming a mile off.
Cantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakamoto.
Cantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Cantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Cantor misses with a low kick as Sakamoto jumps back.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Cantor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Cantor defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantor's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Cantor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Cantor checks it.
Cantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor 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.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantor's calf.
Cantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cantor 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.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Cantor.
Sakamoto wants to clinch up but Cantor keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Cantor counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Cantor throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Cantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Sakamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Cantor counters with a single leg into guard. Sakamoto didn't expect that.
Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Sakamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakamoto throwing strikes from guard but Cantor blocks nicely.
Sakamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Roger Cantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now.
Sakamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantor is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses. Cantor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakamoto's guard. Nice move by Cantor!
Cantor throws a strike but Sakamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cantor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakamoto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cantor's body to avoid the submission. Cantor has instead reached around Sakamoto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cantor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Cantor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roger Cantor waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
257 lbs
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newmark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harrington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newmark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrington forces Newmark back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrington.
Harrington lands an uppercut.
Harrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newmark blocking some punches.
Harrington jumps guard.
Newmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newmark has managed to get both his arms back between Harrington's legs - danger averted.
Newmark wants to pass the guard but Harrington is keeping the position.
Harrington working for a triangle but Newmark defends it easily.
Newmark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Newmark from controlling successfully.
Newmark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington is looking for a triangle but Newmark pushes his legs off easily.
Harrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newmark defends it easily.
Newmark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harrington is looking for a triangle but Newmark pushes his legs off easily.
Newmark is pushing down on Harrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Newmark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harrington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newmark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newmark's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newmark turns into Harrington and is now in his guard.
Harrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newmark defends it easily.
Newmark gets to his feet - Harrington follows without any prompting.
Newmark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newmark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harrington seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Newmark looks to land a body kick but Harrington moved away.
Harrington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashley Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harrington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newmark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrington.
Harrington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrington lands a nice hook to Newmark's body. Newmark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrington.
A swing and a miss from Harrington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harrington managing to block the knees to the body from Newmark.
Newmark misses with a knee to the head.
Harrington avoiding damage as Newmark throws knees to the body.
Harrington avoiding damage as Newmark throws knees to the body.
Harrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Newmark.
Harrington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrington prevents a body shot from Newmark.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Harrington.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Newmark fails to land.
Newmark lands a nice knee to the body.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newmark has a couple of punches blocked by Harrington.
Newmark misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Harrington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newmark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newmark lands a right hand.
Newmark misses with a knee to the head.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrington avoids the damage to the body.
Harrington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrington.
Harrington avoiding damage as Newmark throws knees to the body.
Newmark tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Newmark back against the cage.
Newmark connects with a knee to the head.
Newmark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newmark presses Harrington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Newmark lands a body punch.
Newmark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrington's elbow.
Harrington misses with a punch to the body.
Newmark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrington avoiding damage as Newmark throws knees to the body.
Harrington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrington lands an uppercut.
Newmark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrington or not.
Newmark blocking some punches.
Harrington misses with a punch on the inside.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrington avoids the damage to the body.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Harrington.
Newmark can't find room to land a body shot as Harrington controls the action.
Newmark breaks from the clinch.
Newmark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrington moves away.
Harrington blocks a jab.
Harrington moves out of range of the body kick from Newmark.
Newmark wants to slow Harrington down by chopping away at his legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newmark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Newmark misses with a hook. Harrington ducked under it nicely.
Newmark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Bobby Newmark has been cut.
Harrington tried to score with a low kick but Newmark checks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harrington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newmark looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark checks a leg kick nicely.
Newmark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Newmark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrington.
Newmark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrington.
Newmark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Newmark keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrington lands a body shot.
Harrington forces Newmark back against the cage and clinches.
Newmark struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrington controls his hands.
Newmark misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Harrington.
Harrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Newmark.
Harrington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Harrington.
Harrington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newmark or not.
Harrington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrington is leaning against Newmark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrington.
Newmark can't find room to land a body shot as Harrington controls the action.
Harrington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Harrington.
Harrington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrington digs a right hand underneath Newmark's ribcage. Newmark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harrington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newmark or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrington.
Newmark prevents a body shot from Harrington.
Harrington gets through Newmark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrington avoids it.
Harrington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newmark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harrington!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harrington.
Harrington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newmark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrington takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrington lands with a light punch inside.
Newmark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrington.
Harrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
A short right from Harrington.
Harrington unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Newmark! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Harrington is unloading with more strikes now! Newmark drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashley Harrington!
Ashley Harrington 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symphony of Destruction. Alexandersson has chosen Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexandersson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rasputin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandersson blocks a leg kick.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Alexandersson - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Alexandersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rasputin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Rasputin is predictable there
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body kick.
Alexandersson works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
Alexandersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Alexandersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin swings for the body but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Rasputin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasputin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Rasputin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexandersson feints and then cracks Rasputin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasputin down.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Rasputin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rasputin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin scores with a body shot.
Rasputin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandersson in his tracks.
Rasputin defending well as Alexandersson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Rasputin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rasputin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandersson ducks right into an uppercut from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a double jab.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Rasputin.
Rasputin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexandersson. Rasputin shrugs it off though.
Rasputin defending well as Alexandersson loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin is looking to counter punch.
Rasputin throws a lazy right hand but Alexandersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexandersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alexandersson sprawling to the canvas! Alexandersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
Rasputin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexandersson can pounce on him.
A left lands for Rasputin.
That has opened up Gymer Alexandersson's cut even more.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Alexandersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Alexandersson blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Rasputin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasputin takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Alexandersson scores with a jab. Rasputin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandersson.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Alexandersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasputin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alexandersson - the referee stops the clock and Rasputin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alexandersson. Rasputin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alexandersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Alexandersson tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasputin lands a head shot.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Alexandersson scores with a spinning back kick!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasputin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Alexandersson finds it's way through Rasputin's defenses.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Alexandersson catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexandersson feints and then cracks Rasputin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasputin down.
Rasputin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandersson jabs Rasputin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Alexandersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasputin. That did some damage!
Rasputin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandersson is just out of range.
Alexandersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandersson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rasputin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexandersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasputin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rasputin instigates a clinch.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson tries to pull guard but Rasputin won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandersson fails to land.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Alexandersson's ribcage. Alexandersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a body punch.
Rasputin breaks the clinch.
Alexandersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasputin is able to avoid easily.
Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Gymer Alexandersson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alexandersson tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson can't break the clinch.
Alexandersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandersson prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandersson fails to land.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to work over Alexandersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Alexandersson blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandersson lands an uppercut.
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!
Rasputin tries to work over Alexandersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandersson gets control of Rasputin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandersson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Rasputin is proving a slippery customer.
Rasputin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin cracks Alexandersson with a solid left hand.
Alexandersson pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rasputin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasputin tries to stand but Alexandersson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexandersson scores with a nice right hand.
Alexandersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gymer Alexandersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandersson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You mad Bob?'.
Grigori Rasputin spoke after the fight, saying 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.
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