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OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jefferson (ranked 2055 p4p, 231 weight class) and Louis Paterson (ranked 4612 p4p, 449 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Radioactive. Paterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ce Fait Mal - La Founine. Jeff Jefferson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Louis Paterson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Paterson back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson wants to stall.
Paterson is stalling here.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Paterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Paterson keeps him there for the moment.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patersons head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson leaning against his opponent.
Paterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Paterson. Paterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Paterson keeps it at a distance.
Paterson missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Louis Paterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jefferson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Paterson misses the shot to the body.
Paterson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paterson. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
A slow jab from Paterson misses its intended target.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Paterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Paterson is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Paterson misses with an uppercut.
Paterson throws a leg kick
and Jefferson counters with a low kick, right behind Paterson 's knee.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Paterson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson goes for a double leg but Paterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paterson continues to drive forward.
Paterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jefferson clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paterson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
A head punch on the inside from Paterson fails to land.
Paterson pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Paterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Paterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paterson is trying to stall.
Paterson taking a breather.
Jefferson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson wants to get back to striking at distance but Paterson won't allow it.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jefferson.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Paterson.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
Paterson throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Paterson. Those never looked like landing.
Jefferson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paterson just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson forces Paterson back against the cage and clinches.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Paterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paterson's gas tank.
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!
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Paterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Paterson.
A leg kick checked by Paterson.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jefferson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jefferson is just content to waste time from the top position. Paterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jefferson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Paterson is avoiding it.
Jefferson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Paterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paterson swings widly with a right hand
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paterson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jefferson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paterson.
Paterson misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
As Paterson looks to move away, Jefferson throws a big counter combo but Paterson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson walks into a jab.
Paterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jefferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paterson to the mat! Paterson manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paterson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jefferson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to sit in guard and control but Paterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jefferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jefferson 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.
Paterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paterson distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Paterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paterson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Paterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Paterson is predictable there
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Paterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Patersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Jefferson.
Paterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Paterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jefferson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferson rushes Paterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paterson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paterson.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paterson working aggressively here.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paterson misses with a right hand
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paterson. That's going to slow Jefferson down.
Paterson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.
Paterson tightens his grip and picks Jefferson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jefferson manages to land in guard.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Paterson is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Paterson is having none of it.
Jeff Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Paterson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to stand back up but Paterson is controlling him
Paterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jefferson defending well though.
Paterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jefferson has hold of Paterson's hands but Paterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jefferson is staying active underneath Paterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
Louis Paterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jefferson pushes Paterson off looking to stand but Paterson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson tries to keep at a distance but Paterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson wants to get back to striking at distance but Paterson won't allow it.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Paterson.
Paterson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson can't break the clinch.
Paterson blocking some punches.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeff Jefferson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paterson takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paterson misses with a body punch
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jefferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Paterson's head.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Paterson's shoulder, as Paterson tries to avoid the shot.
Paterson swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Paterson throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paterson misses the shot to the body.
Paterson throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Paterson is avoiding it.
Paterson with a hook.
Paterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paterson wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson throws a big counter combination but Paterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jefferson cracks Paterson with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Paterson.
I think Jefferson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jefferson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Jefferson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 3251 p4p, 338 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 4577 p4p, 447 weight class). Del Bosque comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Drippin. MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAuliffe lands with a kick to the temple. Del Bosque shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
MacAuliffe gets in close and tags Del Bosque with a short punch that almost sends Del Bosque to the mat! Oh Del Bosque is in big trouble! He turns his back on MacAuliffe, trying to create some distance but MacAuliffe rushes him, striking wildly and Del Bosque goes down! The referee tackles MacAuliffe into the cage to end the fight! MacAuliffe is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Our winner, Baeddan MacAuliffe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 1342 p4p, 163 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 2871 p4p, 301 weight class). Stanfield has chosen Legendary as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson slips a jab from Stanfield.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Stanfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson looks to throw a body kick
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Johnsson - just one landing.
Johnsson lands with a cross.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Johnsson tries to work over Stanfield's front leg with a kick but Stanfield checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Stanfield misses.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Stanfield's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnsson. Stanfield shrugs it off though.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Johnsson cracks Stanfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanfield doesn't seem phased though.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnsson misses the target.
Stanfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson 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 Stanfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Stanfield moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
As Johnsson backs off Stanfield throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield throws a counter combo.
Johnsson lands a head kick. Stanfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnsson tries to move into range but Stanfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Johnsson lunges at Stanfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanfield's hand.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
As Stanfield backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stanfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses
and Stanfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson throws a hook but Stanfield blocks it.
Johnsson lands a slapping body shot.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnsson clinches.
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Stanfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Stanfield's head but Stanfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Johnsson avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Johnsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanfield's hands.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Stanfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Johnsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson drops his hands momentarily and Stanfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Stanfield.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Stanfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
Stanfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanfield avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stanfield counters with a series of strikes. Johnsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Stanfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanfield tries to avoid it.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
Stanfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnsson tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Stanfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanfield down.
Stanfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
And Johnsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Stanfield blocks it.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnsson misses with a kick to the body.
Stanfield lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Johnsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanfield avoided it.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Stanfield slips the punch.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Stanfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
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!
Stanfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Johnsson avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield moves forwards but Johnsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stanfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Stanfield catches Johnsson right on the button with a cross.
Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Johnsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
Johnsson works the jab nicely.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Stanfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Stanfield misses with a looping right.
Johnsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Johnsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stanfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Stanfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanfield down.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by Stanfield.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanfield.
Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnsson with a body shot.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
Johnsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Stanfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Johnsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stanfield takes a step back to recover.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanfield. Stanfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 1024 p4p, 118 weight class) and Bobby Bushwacker (ranked 1645 p4p, 177 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Minds - Changeling. Bushwacker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Treat Me Like Your Mother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bushwacker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushwacker throws a series of punches but Halleck avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Bushwacker misses.
Halleck scores with a decent looking hook.
Halleck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bushwacker.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bushwacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halleck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushwacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Halleck there.
Bushwacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushwacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Halleck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushwacker 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.
Halleck throwing a counter right hand but Bushwacker manages to avoid it.
Bushwacker tries a low kick but Halleck avoids it.
Halleck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halleck tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Bushwacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck connects with a nice looking jab.
Bushwacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halleck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halleck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bushwacker at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Bushwacker unleashes a big counter combination but Halleck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halleck takes the fight into the clinch.
Bushwacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bushwacker told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Halleck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushwacker has Halleck pushed against the cage.
Halleck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushwacker avoids it.
Bushwacker managing to block the knees to the body from Halleck.
Bushwacker blocks a body shot from Halleck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushwacker avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halleck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Halleck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halleck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halleck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bushwacker prevents a body shot from Halleck.
Halleck tries a knee to the head but Bushwacker blocks it.
I was talking to Halleck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker breaks from the clinch.
Halleck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bushwacker avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushwacker slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Halleck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck 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.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Bushwacker keeps it at a distance.
Halleck misses with an uppercut
and Bushwacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushwacker misses with a body punch
and Halleck counters with a straight right hand.
Halleck throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bushwacker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halleck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bushwacker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halleck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Halleck misses.
Bushwacker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Halleck is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bushwacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halleck.
It looked like Halleck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker cracks Halleck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushwacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Halleck is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bushwacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Halleck has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Halleck tries to land knees in the clinch but Bushwacker avoids the damage to the body.
Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushwacker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halleck can't find room to land a body shot as Bushwacker controls the action.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck is working Bushwacker over against the cage.
Bushwacker tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Halleck tries a body shot but Bushwacker blocks it.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushwacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Halleck trying to land knees to the body.
Halleck tries to throw a body punch but Bushwacker avoids it by throwing Halleck back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Halleck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushwacker.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Bushwacker misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bushwacker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Bushwacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Bushwacker misses.
Bushwacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck scores with a jab to the head.
Halleck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushwacker can do to turn this around?
Halleck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bushwacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
A cross from Halleck lands.
Bushwacker with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck throws a front kick aimed at Bushwacker's knee but Bushwacker avoids it well.
Halleck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushwacker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halleck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halleck slips a jab and a cross from Bushwacker.
Halleck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halleck closes the distance and clinches.
Bushwacker is struggling to control the position.
Bushwacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bushwacker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bushwacker throws out a loose jab but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck cracks Bushwacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bushwacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck missing with a left hand there. Bushwacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck connects with a solid leg kick.
Halleck stuns Bushwacker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halleck blocks a jab.
Halleck fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bushwacker just manages to avoid it.
Halleck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bushwacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halleck manages to avoid it.
Halleck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bushwacker lands with a nice combination. Halleck backs away looking to recover.
Halleck tries to clinch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bushwacker avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Halleck fails with the takedown.
Halleck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bushwacker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halleck finds it's way round the side to connect with Bushwacker's head.
Halleck misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halleck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bushwacker has time to react.
Donk. Halleck catches Bushwacker right on the button with a cross.
Bushwacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halleck moves away.
Halleck throws an overhand right that lands on Bushwacker's shoulder, as Bushwacker tries to avoid the shot.
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halleck at a distance.
Bushwacker checks a low kick from Halleck.
Bushwacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Halleck is looking to chop away at Bushwacker's legs.
Bushwacker tries to score with a low kick but Halleck moves his leg out of the way.
Bushwacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bushwacker throws the left hand but Halleck avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bushwacker.
Halleck lands with a shot to the body.
Halleck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bushwacker at a distance.
Halleck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Halleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushwacker motions for Halleck to come forward. Bushwacker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushwacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck scores with a nice right hand.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Halleck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bushwacker.
Halleck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushwacker. Bushwacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Halleck checks the leg kick.
Halleck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halleck slips under a jab from Bushwacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bushwacker loads up on a big right hand but Halleck slips the punch.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Halleck misses with a body punch
letting Bushwacker counter with a right hand.
Bushwacker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halleck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Halleck misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushwacker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halleck throws a body punch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bushwacker lands with a straight right. Halleck didn't see that one coming.
Halleck cracks Bushwacker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushwacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halleck.
Halleck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushwacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halleck, as that shot connected.
Bushwacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halleck manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Halleck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Halleck misses.
A big left from Halleck misses.
A little jabbing left from Bushwacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halleck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushwacker manages to avoid it.
Bushwacker misses with an uppercut.
Halleck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halleck throws a head kick but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker scores with a sloppy right hand. Halleck should have avoided that one.
Halleck darts in trying to clinch
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gurney Halleck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker moves away from the strike by Halleck.
A lazy left from Halleck finds it's target.
Bushwacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Gurney Halleck is winning the standup battle so far.
Halleck moves out of range of the strikes.
Bushwacker misses with a lunging right hand
and Halleck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bushwacker's knee momentarily.
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!
Bushwacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushwacker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halleck throws the left hand but Bushwacker avoids the punch easily.
Bushwacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Halleck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halleck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bushwacker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bushwacker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bobby Bushwacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker throws a body punch but Halleck moves out of range.
Bushwacker avoids the head kick by Halleck.
Bushwacker throws a nice looking combination but Halleck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halleck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bushwacker backs up against the cage.
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck misses with a series of wild punches.
Halleck is looking to clinch but Bushwacker is avoiding it.
Halleck lands an overhand right.
Halleck slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
Nice uppercut there from Halleck.
Halleck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bushwacker at a distance.
Halleck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bushwacker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushwacker lands a big head kick that sends Halleck tumbling to the mat! Bushwacker takes a step backwards and waves Halleck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Halleck is rocked!
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!
Halleck wants to slow Bushwacker down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Halleck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Bushwacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halleck.
Halleck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bushwacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bushwacker misses with a head kick.
Bushwacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bushwacker scores with a hook to the body. Halleck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushwacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bushwacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Bushwacker misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker looks to land a left hand but Halleck moved out of range nicely.
Bushwacker throws a jab when Halleck was well out of range.
Halleck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bushwacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushwacker throws a head kick but Halleck moves out of range.
Bushwacker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halleck connects with a nice looking jab.
Halleck lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushwacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Bushwacker.
I think Halleck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 1541 p4p, 189 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 1681 p4p, 203 weight class). Halverson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Halverson counters with a right hand to the body.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Omarov with the counter takedown but Halverson avoids it easily.
Omarov dives in and scores a takedown into Halverson's guard.
Halverson keeping full guard, as Omarov tries to pass.
Omarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Omarov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halverson 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.
Halverson is trying to keep Omarov in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halverson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Omarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson postures up and lands a big shot to Omarov's brow.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Omarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Omarov is tightening it up a little... Halverson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Halverson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Halverson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Omarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 374 p4p, 52 weight class) and Paul Maul (ranked 632 p4p, 89 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Maul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne punishes Maul's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne throws the kick towards the body but Maul avoids it.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne blocks a leg kick.
Maul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Maul only half commits.
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul slips under a jab from Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maul just manages to avoid it.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Payne as he connects with a hook.
Maul throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Payne looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Payne is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Maul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul misses with a leg kick
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maul's sensitive parts.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne throws a good cross that connects.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maul is able to avoid easily.
Maul wants to counter the offense by Payne and move into the clinch position.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maul shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maul moves away from the strike by Payne.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Maul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maul scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Maul staying out of range there.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Maul shoots in but Payne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Maul.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maul with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maul is looking to chop away at Payne's legs.
Maul checks a leg kick.
Payne tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Payne scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Maul feints the counter takedown.
Payne defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payne has time to react.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Maul throws a low kick but Payne moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maul takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Maul.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Maul throws out a powerful jab.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Payne.
Payne moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Payne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maul.
Payne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Maul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Maul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Payne misses.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Maul tries to work over Payne's front leg with a kick but Payne checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne misses with a hook
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Payne misses.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payne checks it well.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Payne takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul slips under a jab.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul tries a low kick but Payne avoids it.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Payne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Payne blocks a low kick nicely.
Payne misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne misses with a low kick as Maul jumps back.
Maul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
Maul wants to counter with a clinch but Payne pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maul 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.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maul scores with a jab.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Maul off balance momentarily.
Payne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maul throws a counter combo.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Maul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maul avoids the body shot from Payne.
A head kick from Maul lands but Payne takes it in his stride.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Maul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payne back to the cage. Maul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul slips a jab from Payne.
Maul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
Maul throws a counter combo.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne checks a leg kick nicely.
Payne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maul misses with a hook.
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payne with a body shot.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws a hook but Payne blocks it.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payne's head backwards.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne takes one to the chin there.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Payne is looking for a counter combo.
Payne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payne misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Maul misses.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne slips a jab from Maul.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maul.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
Payne throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Payne sets himself, and Maul steps forward looking for the clinch! Payne avoids it this time.
A jab lands there for Payne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.
Payne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul clobbers Payne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.
Maul defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Maul. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Payne checks a leg kick nicely.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Payne blocks the body kick.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne stalks Maul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maul's face. Maul staggers backwards, shaken.
A bone on bone clash there as Payne blocks the leg kick.
Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Maul.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maul moves into the clinch.
Payne is trying to push Maul away but Maul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maul scores with a shot to the side of Payne's head.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul misses with a low 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!
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Maul as he checks the leg kick.
Payne misses with a leg kick.
Maul tries to counter with a clinch but Payne shakes him off and moves away.
Payne is looking to chop away at Maul's legs.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Maul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payne scores with a decent looking hook.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Maul is predictable there
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Payne.
I think Payne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bed Intruder (ranked 124 p4p, 14 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 678 p4p, 77 weight class). Intruder comes to the cage accompanied by Bed Intruder. Tonon has chosen What About Now 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bed Intruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Tonon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Intruder is avoiding it.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Intruder tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Intruder to the ground. Intruder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Intruder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick.
Tonon forces Intruder back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon is working for takedown but Intruder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Intruder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bed Intruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Intruder is leaning against Tonon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Intruder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Intruder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tonon jumps guard but Intruder stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Intruder pushes Tonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonon looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon jumps guard but Intruder stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Tonon.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Tonon controls the action.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Intruder has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon drags the fight down to the ground.
Intruder works over Tonon with some ground and pound from guard.
Intruder throwing strikes but missing.
Intruder controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Intruder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Intruder swivels and escapes.
Intruder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into Intruder's guard.
Intruder being controlled here, momentarily.
Tonon is fighting to break Intruder's control of his arms but Intruder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonon throwing strikes from guard but Intruder blocks nicely.
Intruder pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Intruder.
Intruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Intruder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder is just content to waste time from the top position. Tonon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder 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.
Intruder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonon will feel that in the morning.
Tonon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Intruder was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Intruder trying to control the position here.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon preventing the sweep.
Intruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Intruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Intruder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Intruder trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Intruder content to stall in guard here.
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intruder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Intruder looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tonon trying to control but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Intruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Tonon's hands, connecting with Tonon's forehead.
Tonon is not content to let Intruder control the position.
Intruder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder drops an elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Intruder content to control rather than advance.
Tonon has hold of Intruder's hands but Intruder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Intruder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Intruder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon is not content to let Intruder control the position.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
Intruder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Intruder.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Intruder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Intruder stuns Tonon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Intruder catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonon avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Intruder misses the shot to the body.
Intruder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Intruder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonon's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Intruder as Tonon shoots in.
Tonon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tonon is looking to clinch.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Intruder swivels and escapes.
Bed Intruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Intruder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt - Intruder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Intruder punishes Tonon's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder lands with a right hand.
Intruder lands an overhand right.
Tonon walks into a straight right hand from Intruder.
Tonon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Intruder can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon wants to control but Intruder is keeping him busy.
Intruder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonon's best efforts.
Intruder is looking to improve his position.
Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Intruder is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonon from advancing position.
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Intruder is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
Intruder trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to advance position but Intruder counters by regaining guard.
Intruder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is pulling down on Tonon's head to control his posture.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Intruder defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Intruder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tonon or perhaps it was just good defense by Intruder, which made it look bad.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Intruder works Tonon's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Intruder pushes him off.
It looked like Intruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Intruder catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Intruder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Intruder thuds his right hand into Tonon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
Intruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Intruder gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Intruder scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
Intruder connects with a crisp jab.
Intruder cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Intruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Intruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Intruder connects with the punch.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Intruder shows good takedown defense.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Intruder.
Intruder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Intruder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
A relieved looking Bed Intruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 273 p4p, 43 weight class) and Jan Kriel (ranked 585 p4p, 86 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Imbula might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ~Apache~. Kriel has chosen Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar as his entrance music. Cheik Imbula could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Kriel's chin.
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Imbula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imbula.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Imbula. Kriel shrugs it off though.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Imbula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kriel momentarily.
Imbula throws a lazy head kick
and Kriel counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Imbula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Imbula's knee momentarily.
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Imbula throws a big shot that misses.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Imbula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imbula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Imbula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imbula throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cheik Imbula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Imbula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Imbula misses.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imbula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imbula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel takes one to the chin there.
Imbula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula throws a front kick aimed at Kriel's knee but Kriel avoids it well.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imbula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Imbula feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kriel sprawling to the canvas! Kriel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Imbula finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kriel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Imbula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Imbula. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Kriel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kriel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Imbula has got the better of the exchanges.
Kriel misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a huge left! Kriel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Imbula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kriel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Imbula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
A very excited looking Cheik Imbula rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 62 p4p, 8 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 182 p4p, 24 weight class). Barathian comes to the cage accompanied by Wardruna - Ingwar. Karjalainen has chosen Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black as his entrance music. Teemu Karjalainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Barathian's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Barathian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barathian.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.
Karjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Barathian in a clinch.
Karjalainen just leaning against Barathian, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Barathian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Barathian throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Barathian throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barathian's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian lands a nice looking body shot.
Karjalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barathian.
Barathian swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Barathian misses the jab.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barathian swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barathian.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barathian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen can't break the clinch.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
Barathian looking to stall.
Barathian keeps control of Karjalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Karjalainen.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside.
Barathian dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
Barathian slowing the pace effectively.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Barathian is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Karjalainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barathian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karjalainen is trying to push Barathian away but Barathian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but Karjalainen blocks with his arms.
Barathian digs a right hand into Karjalainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karjalainen's gas tank.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Barathian as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen looks winded!
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian lands a shot to the body.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian trying to land knees to the body.
Barathian avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
A short left from Barathian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Karjalainen avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Barathian.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barathian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
Karjalainen is rocked!
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Karjalainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian lands a big knee! That's hurt Karjalainen! Oh, he's all over the place! Barathian lands another knee that sends Karjalainen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Max Barathian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 28 p4p, 6 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 245 p4p, 37 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marfaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marfaker jabs at Gray's body.
A big right from Marfaker misses.
That kick from Gray tenderised Marfaker's leg. Marfaker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marfaker, right into the meat.
Gray lands a body shot.
Marfaker takes one to the chin there.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marfaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Marfaker.
Gray thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marfaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Marfaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gray moves out of range of the leg kick from Marfaker.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marfaker throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marfaker at a distance.
Gray cracks Marfaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marfaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marfaker misses with a straight right.
Marfaker swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marfaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Gray off the cage and back into range.
Marfaker throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marfaker!
Gray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marfaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marfaker staying out of range there.
Marfaker takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Marfaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marfaker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two 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!
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Marfaker manages to avoid it.
Gray checks a low kick from Marfaker.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marfaker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marfaker checks a leg kick.
Marfaker tries a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Marfaker is looking to land body kicks.
Marfaker lands a front kick.
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Gray throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
Marfaker slips a jab from Gray.
Marfaker slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray cracks Marfaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marfaker throws a body kick that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Marfaker's head but Marfaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marfaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray scores with a jab. Marfaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marfaker ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Nice defenses there by Marfaker.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marfaker.
Marfaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marfaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray misses with a kick to the body.
Marfaker throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
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!
Marfaker clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Gray misses.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
As Marfaker backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker misses with a looping left.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Marfaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marfaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marfaker connects with the punch.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marfaker throws out the jab.
Marfaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gray.
Marfaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Marfaker does it's job there.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Marfaker slips the punch.
Marfaker throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marfaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
Marfaker tries to work over Gray's front leg with a kick but Gray checks it.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juan Marfaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marfaker tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray rushes Marfaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marfaker throws an elbow that misses.
Marfaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray blocks an elbow strike from Marfaker.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marfaker blocks an uppercut.
Marfaker blocking some punches.
Marfaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marfaker misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker being controlled against the cage.
Marfaker misses with the head strike.
Marfaker tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Marfaker back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marfaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marfaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marfaker.
Marfaker is breathing heavily.
Gray tries a body shot but Marfaker blocks it.
Marfaker lands with a light punch inside.
Marfaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Marfaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marfaker defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marfaker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marfaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands with a straight right. Marfaker didn't see that one coming.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Gray looks to clinch
and Marfaker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray lands the left hand.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Marfaker 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.
Marfaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Gray blocks the leg kick.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marfaker just manages to avoid it.
Gray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marfaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marfaker tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marfaker checks a leg kick.
Marfaker cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marfaker.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
Marfaker throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Marfaker is looking to slow Gray down with leg kicks.
Marfaker throws a lazy head kick
and Gray 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gray swings for the body but Marfaker moves out of range.
A lazy left from Marfaker finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gray. Those never looked like landing.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marfaker.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Gray ducks right into an uppercut from Marfaker.
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker throws an off balance right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray looks for the body kick but Marfaker saw that one coming.
Gray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marfaker.
Marfaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gray throws a hook but Marfaker avoids it easily.
A head kick from Marfaker lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marfaker.
Marfaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Marfaker lands with a hook. Gray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Marfaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marfaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marfaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gray.
Marfaker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
and Marfaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray cracks Marfaker with a good jab.
Marfaker is rocked!
Marfaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marfaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Marfaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray has closed the distance and engaged Marfaker in a clinch.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
Marfaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marfaker throws an elbow but misses.
Gray creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marfaker with a big uppercut! Marfaker tries to clinch up but Gray pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marfaker to the mat! Marfaker covers up and Gray unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Akoni Gray was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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