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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 2579 p4p, 285 weight class) and Otavio Martins (ranked 1551 p4p, 202 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Midnight City - By: M83. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otavio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martins looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Batts connects with a nice looking jab.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batts walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Martins tries to clinch but Batts moves out of range.
Batts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Batts from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
Batts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
Batts with a nice head shot there.
Batts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batts landing some decent shots from guard.
Batts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batts with a nice head shot there.
Martins 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins controls Batts momentarily but Batts frees himself.
Batts is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Martins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martins has momentary wrist control but Batts slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batts won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Batts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Batts is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martins wants to stand up but Batts is controlling him.
Martins wants to sweep here but Batts controlling him for the moment.
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins has momentary wrist control but Batts slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martins 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.
Martins is controlling Batts's posture.
Batts looking to pass the guard.
Batts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batts trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Batts scores with a four punch combination!
Martins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martins is rocked!
Batts fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Martins to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Martins looks to clinch but Batts throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Martins taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Batts!
After the fight, Peter Batts was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 1568 p4p, 205 weight class) and Robert J Fredrick (ranked 2372 p4p, 291 weight class). Jefferson Murillo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert J Fredrick's chin.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert J Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick throws a leg kick
and Murillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredrick with a hook.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
Fredrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murillo is looking to counter punch.
Fredrick misses with a hook. Murillo ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murillo scores with a shot to the body.
Murillo scores with a nice head shot.
Murillo throws out a leg kick but Fredrick moves out of range and Murillo only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fredrick checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Murillo misses.
Murillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fredrick takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murillo lands a right hook to the body.
Murillo catches Fredrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredrick misses with a wild combination.
Murillo thumps Fredrick with a low kick.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murillo lands with a shot to the body.
Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Fredrick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fredrick 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fredrick instigates a clinch.
Murillo can't find room to land a body shot as Fredrick controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murillo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredrick.
Fredrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murillo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murillo lands with a good body shot.
Murillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Fredrick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fredrick moves into range and clinches up with Murillo.
Murillo avoiding damage.
Murillo misses with the head strike.
Murillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murillo working aggressively here.
Murillo tries a body shot but Fredrick blocks it.
Murillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredrick has a couple of punches blocked by Murillo.
Murillo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murillo's efforts to push away.
Murillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredrick tries to land a knee to the head but Murillo blocks with his arms.
Murillo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murillo manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Fredrick coming out on top.
Murillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jefferson Murillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
Murillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick throws the left hand but Murillo avoids the punch easily.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Murillo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Murillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fredrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo defending well as Fredrick loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murillo.
Fredrick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fredrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fredrick takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Murillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Murillo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fredrick! But no joy.
Murillo lands with a hook. Fredrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murillo misses with a hook. Fredrick ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredrick.
Fredrick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrick moves away.
Murillo lands a two punch combo.
Fredrick throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Murillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Fredrick.
Murillo is looking to counter punch.
Fredrick throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fredrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredrick connects with a jab.
Murillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fredrick under the eye.
Murillo lands a jab to Fredrick's midsection.
Murillo lands the left hand.
Murillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredrick can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Murillo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick looks to land a combination but Murillo avoids it well.
Nice cross by Fredrick.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Murillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Fredrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murillo throws a jab when Fredrick was well out of range.
Murillo staying out of range there.
Murillo misses with a looping left.
Murillo defending well as Fredrick loads up on a big left hand.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fredrick at a distance.
Murillo misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo throws a lazy right hand but Fredrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo lands a jab to Fredrick's midsection.
Murillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murillo lunges at Fredrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredrick's hand.
Fredrick takes one on the button.
Murillo lands with a shot to the body.
Murillo slips a jab and a cross from Fredrick.
Murillo is looking for a counter combo.
Murillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fredrick is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Murillo. Beautiful body shot.
Murillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredrick has time to react.
Fredrick gets caught napping as Murillo dives in and scores a takedown. Fredrick manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fredrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredrick working a defensive guard here.
Murillo advances position into side control!
Fredrick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Murillo is looking to take a break and control but Fredrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murillo stands up.
Fredrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Murillo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredrick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fredrick is rocked!
Murillo misses the shot to the body.
Fredrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Murillo finish him?
Fredrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Fredrick misses the jab.
Murillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fredrick seems to have recovered his senses.
Fredrick lands with a straight right. Murillo didn't see that one coming.
Murillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredrick.
Fredrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Fredrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo lands with a shot to the body.
Murillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fredrick.
Fredrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murillo backs up against the cage.
Fredrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredrick manages to avoid it.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and Fredrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fredrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murillo misses with a hook. Fredrick ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murillo.
Fredrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murillo throws a jab when Fredrick was well out of range.
Fredrick unleashes a big counter combination but Murillo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murillo clobbers Fredrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrick is looking to slow Murillo down with leg kicks.
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo moves away from the strike by Fredrick.
Murillo misses the jab.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredrick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fredrick lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Fredrick.
Fredrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Fredrick moves out of range as Murillo strikes.
Fredrick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murillo has closed the distance and engaged Fredrick in a clinch.
Murillo has Fredrick pressed against the cage, preventing Fredrick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo wants to get back to striking at distance but Fredrick won't allow it.
Fredrick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murillo avoids it.
Fredrick stalling in the clinch but Murillo improves position.
Murillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Murillo has double underhooks.
Fredrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fredrick checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Murillo.
Murillo tries to score with a low kick but Fredrick moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.
Fredrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fredrick's calf.
Robert J Fredrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murillo misses with a few strikes there.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Fredrick moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Murillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredrick scores with a hook.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fredrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Fredrick's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Murillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo!
Jefferson Murillo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alvarez (ranked 896 p4p, 131 weight class) and Azamat Secoy (ranked 1501 p4p, 218 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azamat Secoy!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secoy misses with a head kick.
Secoy misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Secoy moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Secoy.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Secoy breaks away and moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Secoy jumps back.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Secoy blocks an uppercut.
Secoy lands a shot to the body.
Secoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secoy digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Secoy as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Secoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Secoy lands a shoulder strike.
Secoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Secoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Secoy blocks it.
Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Secoy.
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
A nice left hand lands by Secoy.
Secoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Secoy.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Secoy.
Secoy tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Secoy back against the cage.
Good body shot from Secoy.
Good body shot from Secoy.
A body shot lands from Secoy.
Secoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Secoy can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Secoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Secoy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Secoy can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Secoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Secoy lands an uppercut.
Secoy working aggressively here.
Secoy pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Secoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Secoy lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Secoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Secoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secoy throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Secoy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Secoy against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Secoy tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Secoy throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Secoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Secoy.
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Secoy's ribcage. Secoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Secoy tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Secoy back against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Secoy blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Secoy fails to land.
Secoy pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Secoy controls the action.
Secoy misses with a body punch.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Secoy is keeping busy.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Secoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Secoy misses with a body punch.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Secoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez gets through Secoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
Secoy tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Secoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Secoy tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Secoy back against the cage.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Secoy dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Secoy breaks away and moves out of range.
Secoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Secoy feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Secoy.
Secoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Secoy.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Secoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Secoy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Secoy wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Secoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azamat Secoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secoy tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Secoy.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Secoy misses with a hook.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Secoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body
and Secoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Secoy delivers a nice body kick.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Secoy throws out the jab.
It appears Alvarez was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the liver by Secoy. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez thumps Secoy with a low kick.
Secoy is looking to score with low kicks.
As Secoy tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Secoy manages to avoid the attempt.
Secoy loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Secoy misses its intended target.
As Secoy backs away, Alvarez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Secoy cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Secoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Secoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Secoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Secoy lands a slapping body shot.
Secoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Secoy lands a high kick to the side of Alvarez's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Secoy dives into guard, looking to finish.
Alvarez is rocked!
Secoy stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Secoy pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Secoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Secoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Secoy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Alvarez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Secoy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Alvarez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Secoy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azamat Secoy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Griffin (ranked 882 p4p, 37 weight class) and Donson Denille (ranked 943 p4p, 23 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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224 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donson Denille!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denille counters with a takedown into side control.
Denille sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griffin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Denille cracks Griffin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Griffin's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The strikes coming from Denille are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Denille throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Denille cracks Griffin with a big right hand but Griffin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Denille working the body and head with strikes.
Denille creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denille throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Denille throws a strike aimed at the side of Griffin's head but Griffin avoids it well.
Denille is trying to ground and pound but Griffin uses the momentary lack of control by Denille to regain half guard.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Denille is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denille trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denille stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin controls Denille momentarily but Denille frees himself.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denille.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin controlling the position.
Denille landing some decent shots from guard.
Denille pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denille postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Denille is proving a slippery customer.
Denille has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denille scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Denille isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denille postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denille postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denille postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denille lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Denille throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Denille is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denille is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Denille throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin won't allow Denille to sweep him here.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Denille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Denille sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denille shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Denille showed some decent athleticism there.
Denille seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Denille is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donson Denille dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denille manages to avoid it.
Denille has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin wants to clinch
and Denille counters with a right hand to the body.
Denille slips a straight right by Griffin.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denille with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Denille saw that one coming.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Denille counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denille circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Denille scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Denille counters with a slapping leg kick.
Denille avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denille is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Denille takes a shot to the head.
Denille throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denille works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Denille presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Denille.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Denille is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Denille misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Denille lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Denille lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denille lands with a left to the head.
Denille avoids a wild elbow strike from Griffin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denille.
A head punch on the inside from Denille fails to land.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Denille uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denille's elbow.
Denille misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffin lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denille stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Denille on the inside.
Griffin is rocked!
Denille dips a shoulder and cracks Griffin with a mighty uppercut! Griffin falls back against the cage and Denille unloads with a barrage of strikes! Griffin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Denille screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donson Denille!
As Donson Denille got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: How does it feel getting your ass kicked by someone 50lbs lighter'.
The defeated Tito Griffin had this to say: 'Thank you for the fight thank you fans and my opponet you were the better fighter'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Poggle (ranked 3411 p4p, 361 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 3551 p4p, 375 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Timothy Poggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poggle tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poggle misses with a leg kick.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poggle feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poggle.
Poggle misses with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones cracks Poggle with an open hand slap.
Poggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poggle fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones checks a low kick from Poggle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poggle.
Poggle motions for Jones to come forward. Poggle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poggle lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poggle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Poggle throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Poggle moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poggle.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poggle counters with a left to the body.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poggle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poggle tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poggle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tries to circle away but Poggle has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Poggle.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poggle presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poggle gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poggle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Poggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Timothy Poggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Poggle keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Poggle misses the target.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poggle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a series of punches but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poggle thumps Jones with a low kick.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Poggle cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Poggle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Poggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Poggle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poggle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poggle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Poggle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Poggle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poggle thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poggle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poggle lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Poggle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Poggle slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poggle, right into the meat.
Poggle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poggle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Poggle.
Poggle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poggle slips under a jab from Jones.
Poggle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Poggle jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Poggle tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Poggle is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Poggle counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Poggle misses its target.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Jones tries a body shot but Poggle blocks it.
Poggle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones prevents a body shot from Poggle.
Jones tries to break free but Poggle pushes him back against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poggle has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Poggle slowing the pace effectively.
Poggle misses with a body punch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Jones.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Poggle.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves out of range as Poggle throws a body kick.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poggle cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws out a counter right but Poggle avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle lands with a shot to the body.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Poggle counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poggle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poggle connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poggle.
Poggle scores with a leg kick.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Poggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poggle.
A shot to the liver by Poggle. Beautiful body shot.
Timothy Poggle is winning the standup battle so far.
Poggle swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poggle is out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Poggle works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poggle is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Poggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Poggle had a free shot at his head there.
Jones throws a right and a left that Poggle avoids nicely.
Poggle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Poggle scoring well with a low kick there.
Poggle digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Poggle avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Poggle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poggle defends it nicely.
Timothy Poggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Poggle lands with a good body shot.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poggle.
Leandro Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poggle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poggle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poggle 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poggle. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking to chop away at Poggle's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle dominated that second round.
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!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Poggle.
Jones throws the left hand but Poggle avoids the punch easily.
Poggle misses with a few strikes there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones wants to slow Poggle down by chopping away at his legs.
Poggle scores with a leg kick.
You can see that Jones has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Poggle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws out a counter right but Poggle avoids it with no problem.
Poggle feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Poggle slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poggle's head backwards.
Donk. Jones catches Poggle right on the button with a cross.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Poggle scores with a body shot.
Poggle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Poggle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Poggle throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Poggle connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Poggle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poggle misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Poggle moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Poggle saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poggle, right into the meat.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Poggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Poggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poggle swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Poggle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones cracks Poggle with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Poggle is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones wants to clinch but Poggle slips to the side
and Poggle counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Poggle.
Jones throws a series of punches but Poggle avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a head kick but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poggle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poggle.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poggle pushes Jones away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but Poggle circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poggle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Poggle, which made it look bad.
Poggle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Poggle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poggle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Poggle slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poggle.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poggle moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Poggle counters with a straight right hand.
Leandro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poggle thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Poggle.
Jones misses with a hook. Poggle ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones with a poor takedown
and Poggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timothy Poggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Poggle connects with an inside leg kick.
Poggle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poggle misses with a wild body shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Poggle counters with a nice leg kick.
Poggle is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a series of punches but Poggle avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poggle.
Poggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Poggle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poggle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Poggle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 2167 p4p, 256 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 737 p4p, 97 weight class). Mika Saarenpaa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phil Arcuri's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Arcuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Arcuri throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Saarenpaa stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saarenpaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arcuri.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri needs to keep his hands up - Saarenpaa had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Arcuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arcuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arcuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Arcuri avoids it.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri lands the left hand.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saarenpaa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa swinging wildly here.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saarenpaa stalks Arcuri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arcuri's face. Arcuri staggers backwards, shaken.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcuri with a body shot.
Arcuri throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Arcuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arcuri.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Arcuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arcuri walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arcuri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arcuri moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Arcuri misses its target.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Arcuri avoids it easily.
Arcuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arcuri will feel that in the morning.
Arcuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arcuri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arcuri. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa 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.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arcuri jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Arcuri swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Arcuri's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arcuri checks it well.
Saarenpaa sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Arcuri misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Arcuri saw that one coming.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Arcuri down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa cracks Arcuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arcuri throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arcuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa unleashes a big counter combination but Arcuri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Arcuri ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Saarenpaa shakes it off.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Good exchange - Arcuri coming out on top.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arcuri throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saarenpaa motions for Arcuri to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arcuri scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arcuri misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saarenpaa thuds his right hand into Arcuri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
Saarenpaa jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Arcuri misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Arcuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Arcuri takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Mika Saarenpaa 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.
Arcuri throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arcuri takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Arcuri stumbling back into the cage.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Saarenpaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Arcuri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Saarenpaa lands but Arcuri takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcuri's head backwards.
Saarenpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arcuri tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri lunges at Saarenpaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saarenpaa's hand.
Arcuri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Arcuri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arcuri there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A victorious Mika Saarenpaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Murdock (ranked 1192 p4p, 148 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 1600 p4p, 191 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by Streams of Whiskey. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hifives Ghost was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock, which made it look bad.
Ghost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost delivers a nice body kick.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghost throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Murdock misses with a hook to the body
and Ghost counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook.
Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock with a hook.
Murdock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murdock moves out of range as Ghost throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Murdock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ghost takes one to the side of the head.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghost.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Ghost
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Ghost is predictable there
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghost finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head.
Ghost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
Ghost content to stall in guard here.
Murdock seems keen to control Ghost's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Murdock.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost misses with the combination.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Ghost.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murdock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghost thumps Murdock with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murdock tries to sprawl but Ghost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdock is trying to stand back up but Ghost is controlling him
Murdock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Murdock pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock 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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghost throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Ghost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost misses with a low kick.
Ghost lands with a nice body punch.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ghost misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a solid body kick.
Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost misses with a combination
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghost's calf.
Ghost jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Ghost throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ghost really felt that one!
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Ghost connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Ghost throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghost misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Ghost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghost takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Ghost counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Nice defenses there by Ghost.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Murdock misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Ghost is rocked!
Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost.
Ghost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghost duly obliges.
A left lands for Murdock.
Ghost misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghost throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghost lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghost stops Murdock from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murdock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghost throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Ghost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghost.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost slips a jab from Murdock.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghost.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghost off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murdock misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Murdock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghost takes a step back to recover.
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!
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Ghost moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Ghost misses with a double jab
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a jab to the body
and Murdock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ghost! Murdock lets Ghost back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but Murdock avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock lands a jab to Ghost's midsection.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Ghost misses with a wild combination.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghost fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock had his way with Hifives Ghost in that round.
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.
Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Murdock 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.
Ghost wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ghost.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ghost - just one landing.
Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Ghost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock checks the leg kick.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
A left lands for Murdock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ghost misses.
Ghost is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghost on the side of the head.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghost gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost unleashes a big counter combination but Murdock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ghost throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murdock lands with a hook. Ghost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Ghost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghost lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Michael Murdock.
I think Murdock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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