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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Page (ranked 2278 p4p, 312 weight class) and Jacob Bryan (ranked 13281 p4p, 775 weight class). Bryan has chosen Never Gonna Give you up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page shoots in and drives through. Bryan sprawls well.
It seemed like Bryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Page looking to score a takedown here. Bryan is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Bryan's guard.
Bryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Page is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is pushing down on Bryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Page has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Page looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Page slips a nice elbow through Bryan's hands, connecting with Bryan's forehead.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Page. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page slips a nice elbow through Bryan's hands, connecting with Bryan's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page trying to control the pace.
Page is looking to advance position but Bryan won't allow it.
Page working over Bryan with some ground and pound. Bryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page is nestled in close to Bryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Page clinches with his opponent.
Page blocks a body shot from Bryan.
Page blocking some punches.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Bryan misses with the head strike.
Page lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Page is working Bryan over against the cage.
Bryan misses with some punches.
Bryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Page gets an underhook and turns Bryan into the cage.
A short left from Page.
Page lands with a right to the head.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Page is trying to trip Bryan. He has hold of a leg but Bryan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing that Page has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Page pushes down on Bryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page working over Bryan with some ground and pound. Bryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page slips a nice elbow through Bryan's hands, connecting with Bryan's forehead.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bryan is rocked!
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Page wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Bryan's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that second round.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Page is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Bryan's brow.
Bryan 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.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page stays in close to Bryan's body and controls the position.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Page slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page stays in close to Bryan's body and controls the position.
Jacob Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Page advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Page content to control rather than advance.
Bryan taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Page in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bryan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Page!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!
Jacob Bryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 2388 p4p, 289 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 3301 p4p, 376 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justesen slips a straight right by Ruth.
Justesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruth connects with a jab.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruth is looking to regain half guard here but Justesen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruth is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth manages to get back to half guard.
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruth defending well though.
Ruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Justesen lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Justesen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen lands a couple of good shots and Ruth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruth is trying to break free.
Justesen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ruth hold on?!
Ruth grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Justesen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Justesen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Justesen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ruth turns into Justesen and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Justesen's head.
Justesen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justesen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justesen holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justesen is on top in guard.
Ruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justesen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justesen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Justesen has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justesen drops an elbow to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth keeping control of the position.
Ruth wants to control the action here but instead Justesen manages to pass to full mount!
Justesen with good strikes from the mount here!
Justesen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Justesen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ruth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Justesen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Justesen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Justesen avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Ruth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth is looking to improve his position but Justesen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ruth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Justesen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ruth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruth is refusing to be controlled, as Justesen sits in half guard.
Ruth wants to get back to full guard but Justesen has mounted him!
Ruth tries to hold on but Justesen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Justesen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justesen pinned against the cage. Justesen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justesen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
Justesen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruth, not yet.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Justesen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth 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.
Justesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Justesen landing with the ground and pound.
Justesen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justesen trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Ruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justesen's guard.
Justesen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Justesen, not yet.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Justesen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Justesen pulls Ruth in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Justesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justesen keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justesen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Justesen.
Justesen working a defensive guard here.
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justesen has control of Ruth's left arm, preventing Ruth from doing any damage.
Ruth won't allow Justesen to sweep him here.
Justesen controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justesen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Justesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Justesen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justesen drives through with a takedown into Ruth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justesen's guard.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Justesen's brow.
Justesen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justesen wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Justesen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justesen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justesen looking to control.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justesen.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justesen.
Justesen throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justesen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justesen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth gets caught napping as Justesen dives in and scores a takedown. Ruth manages to retain guard.
Ruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justesen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Justesen is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
Justesen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Justesen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth 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.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully.
Ruth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Justesen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ruth is pressing down on Justesen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justesen is trying to maintain the position but Ruth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruth throwing shots but Justesen is blocking nicely.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruth is pressing down on Justesen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Justesen is holding on for now.
Ruth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Justesen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justesen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Justesen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruth.
Justesen is holding on to half guard well.
Justesen manages to get to full guard.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Justesen looking to control.
Ruth throws a strike but Justesen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Justesen stands up over Ruth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justesen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Justesen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Justesen cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Justesen is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Justesen defends easily.
Ruth wants to hit a switch here but Justesen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruth there!
Justesen unloading with bombs!
Justesen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Justesen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Justesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Justesen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Justesen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Galtieri (ranked 2976 p4p, 264 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 2410 p4p, 227 weight class). Galtieri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Woke up this morning - Alabama 3. Paulie Galtieri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephan Lizotte's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulie Galtieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galtieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
Paulie Galtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galtieri misses with a low kick.
Galtieri blocks a jab.
Lizotte connects with a body shot.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galtieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte misses with a body punch
letting Galtieri counter with a right hand.
Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Galtieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galtieri moves away from the strike by Lizotte.
Galtieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lizotte.
Galtieri tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
Galtieri gets a clinch.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galtieri throws an elbow but it 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!
Lizotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galtieri.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galtieri looking to stall.
Galtieri has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Galtieri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lizotte.
Galtieri takes a shot to the head.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Galtieri controls his hands.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a nice body shot.
Lizotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lizotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Lizotte.
Galtieri prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land.
A short right from Lizotte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galtieri stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a nice body shot.
Lizotte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galtieri throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galtieri tries for a takedown but Lizotte manages to get underhooks.
Lizotte lands an uppercut.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Galtieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galtieri throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lizotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galtieri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lizotte uses from the top position.
Lizotte advances position into side control!
Galtieri being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lizotte's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Galtieri tries to roll over but Lizotte keeps him under control.
Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galtieri keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lizotte is taking a breather. Galtieri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galtieri tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lizotte has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lizotte wants to control the pace but Galtieri is squirming around nicely.
Lizotte prevents Galtieri from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lizotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte connects with a high kick.
Galtieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Galtieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though.
Galtieri scores with a jab.
Galtieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galtieri misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Lizotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galtieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lizotte.
Galtieri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lizotte swivels and escapes.
Galtieri takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Galtieri.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Lizotte.
Lizotte connects with a body shot that sends Galtieri's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Galtieri misses.
Lizotte lands with a shot to the body.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galtieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
A jab lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galtieri. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizotte is looking to score with low kicks.
Lizotte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Galtieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galtieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Lizotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galtieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Lizotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Galtieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galtieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Galtieri throws a series of punches but Lizotte avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri wants to clinch
and Lizotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizotte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galtieri throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Lizotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galtieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizotte works Galtieri's body with a nice hook.
Galtieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galtieri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Lizotte does it's job there.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lizotte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galtieri takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Lizotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galtieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Galtieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galtieri. That did some damage!
Lizotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Galtieri misses with a double jab
and Lizotte counters with a thumping low kick.
Lizotte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galtieri misses with a double jab
and Lizotte counters with a body kick.
Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut.
Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Galtieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lizotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galtieri misses with a right hand
and Lizotte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Galtieri connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galtieri throws a right and a left that Lizotte avoids nicely.
Galtieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte lands a head shot.
Lizotte works over Galtieri's head and body with a nice combination.
Lizotte tries to score with a low kick but Galtieri moves his leg out of the way.
Lizotte lands a nice looking body kick.
Galtieri throws an off balance right hand
and Lizotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lizotte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Galtieri will feel that in the morning.
Galtieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lizotte.
Lizotte loads up on a big right hand but Galtieri slips the punch.
Lizotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte scores with a jab to the head.
Galtieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galtieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Galtieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lizotte's waist but Lizotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galtieri off to one side.
Lizotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galtieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lizotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulie Galtieri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Galtieri moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Galtieri misses the target.
Galtieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galtieri misses with a takedown
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Galtieri's leg. Galtieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Galtieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Galtieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte connects with a crisp jab.
Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galtieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Lizotte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Galtieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galtieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galtieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lizotte wants to land a leg kick but Galtieri is out of range.
Galtieri drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lizotte.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Lizotte avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri.
A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galtieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galtieri throws a head punch that misses.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Galtieri.
A shot in the inside from Lizotte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri.
Galtieri lands an uppercut.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Galtieri controls the action.
A short right from Lizotte on the inside.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Galtieri.
Galtieri blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galtieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lizotte lands a body punch.
Lizotte prevents a body shot from Galtieri.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galtieri is rocked!
Galtieri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lizotte or not.
Lizotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Galtieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lizotte tries to work over Galtieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulie Galtieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte pushes Galtieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lizotte lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galtieri blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Galtieri throws an elbow but misses.
Lizotte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Lizotte scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galtieri prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Galtieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lizotte lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Galtieri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lizotte is unloading with more strikes now! Galtieri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!
Paulie Galtieri was interviewed post fight and said 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Hollywood (ranked 3314 p4p, 166 weight class) and Roger Rydell (ranked 2109 p4p, 106 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rydell!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rydell with that takedown attempt.
Hollywood is pawing at Rydell, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rydell's nose. Rydell is badly hurt! Hollywood pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rydell tries desperately to hold on but Hollywood is relentless in his assault! As Rydell receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hollywood away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood!
After the big win, Frankie Hollywood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Garibaldi (ranked 1094 p4p, 148 weight class) and Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 2130 p4p, 265 weight class). Garibaldi comes to the cage accompanied by Resist and Bite - Sabaton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch.
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Garibaldi avoids it well.
Garibaldi lands with a hook. Benn Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garibaldi lands a jab to Benn Jr's midsection.
Benn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Benn Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Garibaldi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi is looking to slow Benn Jr down with leg kicks.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garibaldi takes a swing at Benn Jr's ribcage but misses.
Benn Jr jabs Garibaldi right on the nose. Garibaldi blinks but takes it well.
Benn Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibaldi. Benn Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garibaldi throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Garibaldi counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garibaldi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Garibaldi.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Benn Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Garibaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garibaldi lands a body shot.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Benn Jr.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benn Jr on the side of the head.
Garibaldi connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Garibaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benn Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Benn Jr is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi rushes Benn Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr lands an uppercut.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Benn Jr prevents a body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Benn Jr is pushing Garibaldi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garibaldi digs a right hand underneath Benn Jr's ribcage. Benn Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Benn Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Garibaldi prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benn Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garibaldi pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Benn Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garibaldi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi just leaning against Benn Jr, taking a breather.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Good body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands a body shot.
Garibaldi gets through Benn Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Benn Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garibaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Garibaldi avoids them all with ease.
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garibaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garibaldi thows a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Benn Jr blocks it.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garibaldi backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi connects with a single shot there.
Garibaldi closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Garibaldi.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Garibaldi has the dominant position.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Garibaldi is controlling him.
Garibaldi manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jr throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benn Jr cracks Garibaldi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Garibaldi avoids it well.
Benn Jr moves away from the strike by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garibaldi up against the cage.
Garibaldi pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garibaldi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands a body shot.
Benn Jr is breathing heavily.
Benn Jr tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Benn Jr back against the cage.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr tries to break free but Garibaldi pushes him back against the cage.
Benn Jr prevents a body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jr controls his hands.
A short left from Garibaldi.
Benn Jr is looking to control Garibaldi's arms but Garibaldi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benn Jr has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Garibaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi effectively controlling the action here.
Garibaldi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garibaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Benn Jr
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Garibaldi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Garibaldi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garibaldi.
Benn Jr lands with a straight right. Garibaldi didn't see that one coming.
Garibaldi with a jab.
Benn Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Garibaldi finish him?
Benn Jr looks to land a right hand but Garibaldi moved out of range.
Benn Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Benn Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garibaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi moves into range and clinches up with Benn Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Benn Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch but Garibaldi keeps him there for the moment.
Garibaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michael Garibaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benn Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benn Jr working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garibaldi thows a body kick. Benn Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benn Jr's head backwards.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Garibaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garibaldi throws a monster overhand right that drops Benn Jr! Garibaldi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
After winning the bout, Michael Garibaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nigel Benn Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 1434 p4p, 187 weight class) and Simon Budimon (ranked 2331 p4p, 267 weight class). Pitung's entrance music is Bars of Death - Radio Raheem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Budimon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a hook. Budimon ducked under it nicely.
Budimon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitung moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pitung slips a straight right by Budimon.
Budimon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Budimon catches Pitung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pitung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Budimons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budimon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Budimon misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budimon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budimon.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budimon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budimon throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pitung.
Budimon cracks the inside of Pitung's front leg.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budimon throws out a counter right but Pitung avoids it with no problem.
Pitung misses the shot to the body.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
An attempted straight right counter from Pitung misses the target.
We've been informed that Budimon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pitung misses the target.
Pitung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budimon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budimon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Budimon digs a good body shot into Pitung's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Budimon.
Budimon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Pitung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Pitung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitung lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitung slips a straight right by Budimon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budimon staying out of range there.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.
Pitung throws a low kick but Budimon avoids it.
Pitung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pitung staying out of range there.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budimon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitung.
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budimon throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
Pitung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pitung loads up on a big right hand but Budimon slips the punch.
Pitung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Budimon misses.
Budimon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitung half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Budimon takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Pitung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budimon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Pitung.
Jab from Budimon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pitung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pitung avoids a kick to the body.
Budimon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Budimon throws a head kick that Pitung semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung throws a lazy right hand but Budimon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budimon.
Pitung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Budimon. That did some damage!
Pitung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Pitung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budimon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitung misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Pitung connects with a nice looking jab.
Budimon misses with a kick to the body.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Budimon misses with a left hand
and Pitung counters with a series of strikes. Budimon will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitung.
Pitung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Budimon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pitung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Budimon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budimon throws a lazy right hand but Pitung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung throwing a counter right hand but Budimon manages to avoid it.
Pitung misses with a head kick.
Pitung misses with a few strikes there.
Budimon lands a jab to Pitung's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Budimon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitung.
Good shot there by Budimon.
Budimon blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Budimon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitung misses with a double jab.
Budimon throws a jab when Pitung was well out of range.
Pitung is looking to counter punch.
Pitung looks to land a body kick but Budimon moved away.
Pitung scores with a shot to the body.
Budimon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitung has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Budimon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitung.
Pitung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Budimon misses.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Pitung avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitung.
Budimon throws a nice looking combination but Pitung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon lands a jab to Pitung's midsection.
A punch combination from Budimon misses.
Pitung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Budimon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Budimon misses with a leg kick.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitung slips a jab from Budimon.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Pitung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Budimon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Budimon.
Budimon misses the shot to the body.
Pitung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budimon lands with a good body shot.
Budimon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pitung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budimon.
Budimon misses with a right hand
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Budimon coming out on top.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
Pitung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pitung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pitung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitung walks into a left hand.
A combination from Pitung does no damage.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon fails to land with a series of punches.
Budimon scores with a shot to the body.
Budimon misses with a wild body shot.
Budimon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pitung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budimon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budimon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Budimon jabs at Pitung's body.
A shot to the liver by Budimon. Beautiful body shot.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Budimon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Budimon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Budimon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Budimon blocks a head kick by Pitung.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Pitung lands but Budimon takes it in his stride.
Budimon throws a poor cross that misses
and Pitung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budimon misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budimon cracks Pitung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon Budimon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budimon lands with a nice body punch.
Pitung blocks a head kick by Budimon.
Budimon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budimon there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Pitung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Pitung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Budimon throws a shot to the body.
Budimon tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pitung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Pitung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitung slips a straight right by Budimon.
Pitung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Pitung looks to throw the jab but Budimon is out of range.
Budimon slips a straight right by Pitung.
Budimon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitung blocks the leg kick.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitung misses with a double jab
and Budimon counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Budimon misses.
Pitung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Budimon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Budimon checks the leg kick.
Budimon throws a nice head kick!
Budimon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon Budimon 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.
Pitung does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budimon lands with a nice body punch.
Pitung swings for the body but Budimon moves out of range.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Pitung throws a lazy uppercut
and Budimon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitung looks for the body kick but Budimon saw that one coming.
Pitung throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budimon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Budimon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitung.
Pitung misses with a looping right.
Pitung just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon throws out a counter right but Pitung avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budimon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budimon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Budimon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Budimon misses.
Budimon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budimon takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Pitung.
Budimon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Budimon lands a nice looking body kick.
Pitung just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Budimon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Budimon 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Budimon!
Simon Budimon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McGinnis (ranked 433 p4p, 51 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 577 p4p, 68 weight class). McGinnis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuroda Atsushii!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushii moves out of range as McGinnis throws a body kick.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Atsushii saw that one coming.
McGinnis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atsushii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atsushii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGinnis throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been informed that Atsushii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii slips under a jab.
Atsushii moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGinnis to score with a decent uppercut.
Atsushii walks into a jab.
McGinnis clinches with his opponent.
McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushii tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinnis pushes Atsushii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii misses with a body punch.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Atsushii - that landed with a thud.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atsushii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGinnis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii throws a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis cracks Atsushii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii flicks out a counter leg kick but McGinnis steps away.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
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!
McGinnis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushii at a distance.
McGinnis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atsushii moves out of range of the body kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a spinning back kick!
McGinnis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis motions for Atsushii to come forward. McGinnis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from McGinnis is predictable there
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Atsushii feints and then cracks McGinnis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGinnis down.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis tries a low kick but Atsushii avoids it.
Atsushii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGinnis throws out the jab.
McGinnis throws the left hand but Atsushii avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Atsushii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atsushii lands a big head kick that sends McGinnis tumbling to the mat! Atsushii takes a step backwards and waves McGinnis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McGinnis is rocked!
McGinnis throws a lazy head kick
and Atsushii scores with a counter punch that sends McGinnis to the canvas! Atsushii smells blood - he's punishing McGinnis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McGinnis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuroda Atsushii!
A victorious Kuroda Atsushii 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 241 p4p, 28 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 591 p4p, 70 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by You Know How I Do It. Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music. Street Fighter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brando Reigns's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Fighter. Fighter maintains the clinch.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter misses with a hook
and Reigns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Reigns decides to pull guard.
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Reigns trying to control here.
Reigns taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns trying to control but Fighter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fighter slows the pace down in half guard.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reigns is pressing down on Fighter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter pulls Reigns in close to his closed guard and prevents Reigns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Fighter managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Reigns postures up.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
Fighter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but Reigns moved away.
Fighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Reigns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Reigns slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Fighter digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Reigns as he checks the leg kick.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Fighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
Fighter throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reigns 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 Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Reigns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Reigns misses.
Reigns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigns can pounce on him.
Fighter throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Fighter moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Fighter throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Fighter throws a series of strikes that have Reigns backpedaling.
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!
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reigns punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter motions for Reigns to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns slips under a jab from Fighter.
Reigns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
A solid body kick from Fighter.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter clinches.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reigns as Fighter tries to tie him up.
Reigns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns pulls guard successfully.
Reigns is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
Fighter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.
Reigns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reigns is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter working Reigns over with strikes.
Reigns is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Fighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Fighter misses
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Fighter.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns misses with a low kick as Fighter jumps back.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns tries to keep at a distance but Fighter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reigns jumps guard and drags Fighter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fighter is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fighter's guard.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Fighter seems keen to control Reigns's posture.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reigns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns pushes down on Fighter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Reigns is very close to passing his half guard.
Reigns trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Reigns seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reigns is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fighter is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter lands the left hand.
Reigns fails with the takedown
and Fighter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
Reigns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Fighter won't allow it.
Fighter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reigns uses from the top position.
Reigns postures up.
Reigns trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Reigns is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brando Reigns just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Reigns.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Fighter.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Fighter moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Fighter throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reigns.
A left lands for Fighter.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
Fighter closes the distance and pushes Reigns back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reigns.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Reigns connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter scores with a hook.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Fighter checks a low kick from Reigns.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Fighter scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Fighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter throws an off balance right hand
and Reigns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fighter!
You can see the frustration on Fighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reigns throws an elbow but Fighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns takes a little break here. Fighter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reigns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reigns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fighter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reigns but great work by Fighter.
Fighter working the ground and pound.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fighter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fighter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reigns trying to control but Fighter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter had his way with Brando Reigns in that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
Reigns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fighter looks for the body kick but Reigns saw that one coming.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reigns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter lands a jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns lands a slapping body shot.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Fighter. Beautiful body shot.
Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns scores with the left hand. Fighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fighter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reigns can turn it around.
Reigns jumps guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter trying to stall but Reigns improves his position.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Reigns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fighter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns takes one to the chin there.
Fighter cracks Reigns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter slips under a jab from Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Street Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
Street Fighter is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Street Fighter gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, Mommie, let's dance; the only reason I signed with this org is to quiet your mouth.
I'll be looking for you on the message boards.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 429 p4p, 66 weight class) and Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 372 p4p, 53 weight class). Kong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Demon's Theme. Kassim Magufuli I V has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V throws a combination that misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Magufuli I V moves into the clinch.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magufuli I V is trying to maintain a safe position but Kong gets an underhook and turns Magufuli I V into the cage.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magufuli I V now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Magufuli I V misses.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V is looking for the big counter here.
Kong tries to land a body kick
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magufuli I V just manages to avoid it.
Magufuli I V lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Magufuli I V misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magufuli I V. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magufuli I V takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
It seemed like Magufuli I V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V moves forwards but Kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magufuli I V doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
A combination from Magufuli I V does no damage.
Kong scores with a punch to the head.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Kong.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magufuli I V was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magufuli I V lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magufuli I V takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Kong looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Magufuli I V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong with a hook.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Magufuli I V stumbling back into the cage.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice body shot.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magufuli I V at a distance.
Magufuli I V has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Kong cracks the inside of Magufuli I V's front leg.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Magufuli I V changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong sets himself, and Magufuli I V steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.
Magufuli I V closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Magufuli I V punishes Kong's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magufuli I V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
Kong takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Magufuli I V throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong looks to land a combination but Magufuli I V avoids it well.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws out a loose jab but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Magufuli I V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kong. Magufuli I V shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kong's knee momentarily.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magufuli I V misses with a leg kick
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V lands with a nice body punch.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong takes one on the button.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Kong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong slips a straight right by Magufuli I V.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong misses with a hook to the body
and Magufuli I V counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Kong.
Nice cross by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Kong staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V lands an overhand right.
Magufuli I V blocks a low kick nicely.
Magufuli I V has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Magufuli I V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magufuli I V works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Magufuli I V scores with a decent looking hook.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong walks into a jab.
Kong is rocked!
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V throws a monster overhand right that drops Kong! Magufuli I V follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Douglas (ranked 535 p4p, 50 weight class) and Brent Boston (ranked 610 p4p, 58 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Samuel Douglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Boston!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Boston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Douglas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Douglas misses with a left hand
enabling Boston to counter with a crisp jab.
Douglas connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brent Boston has been cut.
Boston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boston missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Boston pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douglas misses with a right hand
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a hook
so Boston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boston has passed into half guard!
Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas wants to control but Boston is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard but Boston has mounted him!
Douglas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Douglas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Samuel Douglas has been cut.
Boston pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas is desperately trying to improve his position but Boston has a good base and remains in mount.
Boston dominating with strikes here.
Douglas is bucking up trying to escape but Boston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Douglas working to try and regain half guard.
Boston is landing with some decent strikes but Douglas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas working to try and regain half guard.
Boston looking to finish Douglas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Douglas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas wants to hold on but Boston pushes him away.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston prevents Douglas from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Douglas actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Boston.
Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Boston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Boston dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Douglas misses
and Boston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boston is pushing down on Douglas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Douglas is fighting to maintain full guard but Boston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Douglas looking for submissions off his back.
Boston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boston controlling the pace.
Boston lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Douglas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boston jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Venom Combat Sports logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Samuel Douglas spoke after the fight, saying 'Shout out to my Dad, Dustin Douglas. I'm sorry I let you down tonight, but I'll be back.'.
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