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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yokuni Togashi (ranked 7489 p4p, 549 weight class) and Ian Banks (ranked 4677 p4p, 435 weight class). Togashi comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokuni Togashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Banks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togashi lands a jab to the nose.
Togashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Togashi scores with a jab. Banks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Togashi as he avoids it easily.
Togashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Banks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Togashi drops Banks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banks looks back up at him and smiles so Togashi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Banks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks looks for a takedown but Togashi sprawls well.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Togashi finish him?
Togashi lands with a good body shot.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Banks shoots and misses
and Togashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yokuni Togashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Togashi with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Togashi, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ian Banks has been cut.
Banks walks into a stiff left hand from Togashi.
A jab from Togashi does it's job there.
Banks is rocked!
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Togashi tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Togashi to the ground. Togashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Togashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
Banks looks winded!
Togashi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yokuni Togashi!
Yokuni Togashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cahill (ranked 4883 p4p, 447 weight class) and Benjamin Mostert (ranked 4821 p4p, 444 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Cahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Mostert!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostert misses with a few strikes there.
Mostert tries to clinch but Cahill is having none of it.
Cahill wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Cahill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mostert clinches up with Cahill and pushes him back against the cage.
Mostert misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mostert.
Mostert has Cahill pressed against the cage.
Cahill has hold of one of Mostert's legs. Mostert is fighting the takedown attempt but Cahill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostert is keeping the position for now.
Mostert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cahill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cahill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mostert felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cahill moves into full mount! Mostert won't be happy about that!
Cahill with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahill is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mostert is in real trouble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cahill is persistently looking for the submission but Mostert is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cahill missing with punches from the back.
Mostert is trying to get back to his feet but Cahill has full control of the position and if anything, Mostert has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cahill is cranking Mostert's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mostert! He's tightened the choke and Mostert is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Cahill!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeMar DeRozan (ranked 1864 p4p, 248 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 1768 p4p, 232 weight class). Ragnaar has chosen Mustasch - The Wave 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMar DeRozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar tries to clinch up but DeRozan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the body kick from DeRozan.
Ragnaar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeRozan.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. DeRozan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeRozan lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnaar off balance momentarily.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
DeRozan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the body kick.
DeRozan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeRozan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnaar takes a step back to recover.
DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ragnaar backs away, DeRozan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Ragnaar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeRozan throws out the jab.
Ragnaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeRozan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeRozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnaar's sensitive parts.
Ragnaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeRozan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar throws a hook but DeRozan blocks it.
DeRozan throws a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head but Ragnaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Ragnaar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ragnaar up against the cage.
DeRozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeRozan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from DeRozan as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnaar pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeRozan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Ragnaar working DeRozan over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head.
It looks like DeMar DeRozan has been cut.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
DeRozan managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
DeRozan lands a lovely overhand right.
DeRozan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
DeRozan takes one to the chin there.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeRozan managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeRozan.
DeRozan stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
I was talking to DeRozan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Still in the clinch, Ragnaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from DeRozan.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeRozan.
DeRozan tries to stall but Ragnaar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeRozan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar effectively controlling the action here.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Ragnaar improves position.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeRozan avoids it.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMar DeRozan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ragnaar blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but DeRozan sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeRozan looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnaar 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 DeRozan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeRozan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ragnaar tries to clinch up.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRozan, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but DeRozan moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
DeRozan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragnaar stuns DeRozan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. DeRozan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but DeRozan is out of range.
DeRozan slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
DeRozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeRozan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar slips a straight right by DeRozan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeRozan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeRozan misses with a body kick.
Ragnaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from DeRozan.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar stalling against the cage.
Ragnaar letting DeRozan take a breather here.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but DeRozan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but DeRozan blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeRozan is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRozan tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeRozan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch but Ragnaar improves position.
DeRozan is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnaar gets an underhook and turns DeRozan into the cage.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeRozan is defending well for now.
DeRozan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeRozan throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnaar moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeRozan looks for the body kick but Ragnaar saw that one coming.
DeRozan throws a wild body kick that Ragnaar sees coming a mile off.
DeRozan sets himself, and Ragnaar steps forward looking for the clinch! DeRozan avoids it this time.
Ragnaar slips under a jab from DeRozan.
DeRozan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnaar is able to avoid easily.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Ragnaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses DeRozan's front leg but catches the back leg as DeRozan tries to avoid it.
DeRozan misses with a low kick.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeRozan blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnaar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnaar slows down the pace here.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but DeRozan avoids the damage to the body.
DeRozan breaks the clinch.
Ragnaar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeRozan. That one must have hurt.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeRozan throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeRozan misses with a hook. Ragnaar ducked under it nicely.
DeRozan sets himself, and Ragnaar steps forward looking for the clinch! DeRozan avoids it this time.
Ragnaar drives through and clinches with DeRozan against the cage.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeRozan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeRozan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeRozan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeRozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into DeRozan's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMar DeRozan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeRozan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeRozan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
Jab by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves away from the strike by DeRozan.
Ragnaar wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan misses the jab.
DeRozan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeRozan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnaar as he connects with a hook.
Ragnaar lands a really nice looking cross but DeRozan seems unphased.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeRozan. That did some damage!
Ragnaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Ragnaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeMar DeRozan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnaar connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeRozan looks to throw a body kick
and Ragnaar counters by moving into the clinch.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan looking to slow down the pace here.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeRozan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeRozan effectively controlling the action here.
DeRozan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeRozan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar stalling against the cage.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeRozan.
Ragnaar pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnaar.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeRozan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
DeRozan tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeRozan managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
DeRozan avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeRozan is rocked!
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh DeRozan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnaar stalling against the cage.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnaar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends DeRozan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! DeRozan drops to his knees and Ragnaar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Ragnaar!
Nils Ragnaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, DeMar DeRozan stepped up to the mic, saying 'auto flights to Sydney - give me rematch'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hosep Grigorian (ranked 1680 p4p, 204 weight class) and Brent Wyatt (ranked 2037 p4p, 235 weight class). Grigorian's entrance music is Helena- Misfits. A fine choice. Brent Wyatt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hosep Grigorian'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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hosep Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian lands with a nice combination. Wyatt backs away looking to recover.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyatt.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Grigorian's head coaches at Nuclear Physiques that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wyatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with the left hand. Wyatt knows he should have avoided that one.
Wyatt is rocked!
Grigorian with a jab.
Wyatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian catches Wyatt with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wyatt forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hosep Grigorian!
Hosep Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Brent Wyatt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 1520 p4p, 164 weight class) and Mike Hard (ranked 2232 p4p, 235 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by Walk-by PANTERA. Mike Hard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hard!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Hard both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hard on the side of the head.
It looks like Mike Hard has been cut.
Knuckles scores with a hook to the body. Hard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knuckles tries to clinch up but Hard circles away and keeps his distance.
Hard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knuckles connects with the punch.
Knuckles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knuckles. Knuckles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hard limp body while Knuckles jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
An intense looking Bobby Knuckles took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I bring the terror and I bring the pain.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 1168 p4p, 185 weight class) and Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 1237 p4p, 197 weight class). Majere's entrance music is Man in Black. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denubis Majere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pope Drunkizkus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Drunkizkus both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Denubis Majere has been cut.
Drunkizkus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pope Drunkizkus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drunkizkus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Majere!
It looks like Pope Drunkizkus has been cut.
Drunkizkus lands a slapping body shot.
Drunkizkus moves into the clinch successfully.
Majere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Drunkizkus scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus is working Majere over against the cage.
Drunkizkus misses with a punch to the body.
Majere is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drunkizkus to keep the fight standing.
Majere breaks from the clinch.
Drunkizkus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drunkizkus scores with a decent looking hook.
Drunkizkus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drunkizkus slips under a jab.
Drunkizkus closes the distance and clinches.
Majere struggles to land a body shot inside as Drunkizkus controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkizkus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus blocks a body shot from Majere.
Majere tries to work over Drunkizkus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drunkizkus is working Majere over against the cage.
Majere is breathing heavily.
Drunkizkus is working Majere over against the cage.
Drunkizkus's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drunkizkus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drunkizkus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drunkizkus misses with a punch to the body.
Drunkizkus pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majere prevents a body shot from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Drunkizkus.
Majere jumps guard but Drunkizkus stands there with Majere around his waist. Majere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majeres head.
Majere prevents a body shot from Drunkizkus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Drunkizkus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus can't find room to land a body shot as Majere controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majere is rocked!
I was talking to Majere's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drunkizkus.
Oh Majere is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drunkizkus pushes Majere against the cage. Drunkizkus is working some dirty boxing. Drunkizkus pushes off with a quick right hook! Majere goes down! Majere tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drunkizkus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Drunkizkus!
Pope Drunkizkus very nearly forgot to thank Thomspon 90% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 677 p4p, 93 weight class) and Aulis Homelius (ranked 1045 p4p, 139 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aulis Homelius!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Halstenberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halstenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Homelius misses with a shot to the body
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halstenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Homelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius moves away from the strike by Halstenberg.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Halstenberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Homelius tries to land a leg kick but Halstenberg saw it coming and moves away.
Homelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halstenberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Returning Pride in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius tries for a takedown but Halstenberg circles away easily
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Homelius goes for a double leg but Halstenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halstenberg continues to drive forward.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Homelius.
Halstenberg slips a straight right by Homelius.
Halstenberg scores with a punch to the head.
Homelius connects with a body shot that sends Halstenberg's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Homelius misses
enabling Halstenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Halstenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius throws a right hand that Halstenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Halstenberg also avoids with ease.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aulis Homelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halstenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Homeliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homelius darts in trying to clinch
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halstenberg lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halstenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Homelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Homelius is working for a submission of some sort.
Homelius trying to control the pace.
Homelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halstenberg's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homelius stops Halstenberg from getting back to his feet.
Halstenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Homelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Homelius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Homelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halstenberg misses with an uppercut
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Homelius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halstenberg defending well though.
Halstenberg wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halstenberg defending well though.
Homelius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius controlling the pace.
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halstenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halstenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Homelius.
Halstenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halstenberg defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Homelius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halstenberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homelius or not.
Halstenberg tries to throw a body punch but Homelius avoids it by throwing Halstenberg back against the cage.
Homelius blocks a body shot from Halstenberg.
Halstenberg tries to work over Homelius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg manages to break the clinch.
Halstenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Homelius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halstenberg's guard.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.
Homelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Homelius working some strikes from top position.
Homelius is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halstenberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halstenberg won't be happy with that.
Homelius is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Halstenberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Homelius wants to control but Halstenberg is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Homelius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Homelius content just to control the position here.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Halstenberg is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Homelius scoring with strikes but Halstenberg is staying in there.
Homelius wants to control but instead Halstenberg manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Halstenberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Homelius. Homelius gets slowly back to his feet.
Halstenberg lands a body shot.
Halstenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homelius.
Homelius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halstenberg defends it well.
Halstenberg throws a lazy right hand but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halstenberg moves away.
Halstenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius ducks under a wild hook from Halstenberg.
Homelius slips under a jab from Halstenberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Homelius! But no joy.
Homelius throws out a loose jab but Halstenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Halstenberg misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halstenberg. Homelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Homelius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Homelius looks to land a right hand but Halstenberg moved out of range.
Homelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halstenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halstenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Homelius momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg looks to land a combination but Homelius avoids it well.
Homelius closes the distance but Halstenberg moves to the side
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Homelius throws a lazy right hand but Halstenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Homelius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sebastian Halstenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Homelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halstenberg throws out the jab.
Halstenberg throws out a loose jab but Homelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Homelius with the counter takedown but Halstenberg avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius gets a takedown into half guard.
Homelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Homelius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halstenberg to regain full guard.
Halstenberg wants to stand and escape but Homelius is having none of it.
Homelius lands a couple of digs.
Halstenberg wants to stand up but Homelius is controlling him.
Homelius wants to control from the top but Halstenberg keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halstenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Homelius on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Homelius throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halstenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius sizes up Halstenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halstenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Halstenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halstenberg 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Halstenberg!
An out of breath Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Juan (ranked 938 p4p, 149 weight class) and Boogie Rollins (ranked 884 p4p, 135 weight class). Rollins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fish Fight- King Khan and BBQ Show kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
209 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boogie Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Juan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rollinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juan as he avoids it easily.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juan keeping hold of Rollins's head, controlling as best he can.
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Juan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rollins is thwarting Juan's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins working Juan over with strikes.
Rollins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rollins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Juan tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
Juan wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juan tries to get out of the position.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juan is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Rollins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollins wants to control but Juan is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins thows a huge punch but Juan dodges it nicely.
Juan is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juan taking some punishment here, with Rollins in his half guard.
Juan trying to hold on to Rollins's head to control him but Rollins postures up.
Juan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juan taking some punishment here, with Rollins in his half guard.
Juan wants to get back to full guard but Rollins has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins lands an elbow.
Rollins looks up at the clock and then as Juan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rollins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Juan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juan moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins postures up in Juan's guard and throws a big left but Juan blocks it.
Rollins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rollins trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
Juan 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.
Rollins passes Juan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juan trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rollins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juan to regain full guard.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan can't do much from the bottom here.
Rollins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Rollins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Juan.
Boogie Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rollins duly obliges.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Juan throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Juan.
Juan connects with a body shot.
Juan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Juan.
Good shot there by Juan.
Juan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rollins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Juan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pablo Juan is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Juan lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Juan.
Rollins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Juan counter with a right hand.
Juan jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Juan scores with a jab.
Juan throws an overhand right that drops Rollins like a sack of potatoes! Juan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Juan!
Pablo Juan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 722 p4p, 99 weight class) and Ispa Mfer (ranked 452 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Menezes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Menezes moves out of range of the strikes.
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mfer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Menezes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mfer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
Mfer is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mfer's legs.
Mfer is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mfer is looking to reverse the position.
Mfer is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Mfer isn't going anywhere.
Mfer is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it.
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.
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mfer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Menezes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mfer has one of Menezes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mfer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mfer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menezes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Menezes tries to advance to mount but can't.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mfer wants to control but Menezes postures up.
Mfer tries to improve position but can't.
Menezes swings around for an armbar but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Menezes's guard.
Mfer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mfer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mfer is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes feinted with a counter takedown.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menezes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mfer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Menezes will feel that in the morning.
Menezes slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook but Menezes blocks it.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Menezes moved out of range.
Menezes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mfer is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it.
Mfer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Menezes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mfer wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy.
Menezes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.
Mfer keeping control of the position.
Mfer is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menezes trying to work for an americana but Mfer has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mfer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mfer is looking for a triangle but Menezes pushes his legs off easily.
Mfer is pulling down on Menezes's head. It's preventing any offense from Menezes, at least for the moment.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Mfer. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Menezes's front leg but catches the back leg as Menezes tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
Menezes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mfer is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Mfer circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menezes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mfer cracks Menezes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Menezes down.
Mfer lands with a nice body kick.
Menezes walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer works Menezes's body with a nice hook.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Menezes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Menezes with that takedown attempt.
Menezes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menezes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Menezes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menezes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer is trying to control the position but Menezes postures up.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
Mfer trying to control the position.
Mfer is pulling down on Menezes's head. It's preventing any offense from Menezes, at least for the moment.
Menezes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes chips away with some ground and pound.
Mfer is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes stands and throws Mfer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mfer tries to buck Menezes off but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Mfer is defending well.
Mfer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mfer's head.
Mfer trying to control from the bottom.
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menezes is keen to just control but Mfer is a slippery customer.
Mfer trying to control here.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mfer defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menezes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rear Breed (ranked 642 p4p, 88 weight class) and Joey Hatton (ranked 1117 p4p, 147 weight class). Hatton has chosen deadman as his entrance music. Rear Breed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rear Breed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Hatton!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breed thuds a left hand into Hatton's body.
Breed connects with a looping right hand.
Hatton shoots in but no luck this time.
Breed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatton.
Hatton moves away from the strike by Breed.
Breed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Breed cracks Hatton with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Breed's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Breed cracks Hatton with an open hand slap.
Breed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Breed tries to bench press Hatton off him but Hatton keeps the position.
Hatton wants to control but Breed is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hatton taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hatton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Breed prevents Hatton from improving his position.
Hatton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breed is working away from the top position though.
Hatton tries to roll over but Breed keeps him under control.
Breed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed is taking a breather. Hatton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Breed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breed throwing shots but Hatton is blocking nicely.
Breed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hatton is not content to let Breed control the position.
Hatton is positioning himself well to prevent Breed advancing to mount.
Hatton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breed won't allow Hatton to sweep him here.
Breed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hatton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Breed wants to improve his position but instead Hatton has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton controlling the action here.
Breed wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton trying to control the action but Breed is working from the bottom.
Breed keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hatton is keen to just control but Breed is a slippery customer.
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breed wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton is looking to advance position but Breed won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hatton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatton trying to pass the guard but Breed defending well.
Breed is trying to maintain the position but Hatton is very close to passing his half guard.
Breed trying to get back to full guard but Hatton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hatton looking for a guillotine from mount but Breed is having none of it.
Hatton trying to control but Breed is having none of it.
Hatton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Hatton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hatton misses with a looping left.
Hatton takes a swing at Breed's ribcage but misses.
Hatton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Breed. That snapped Hatton's head back.
Breed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatton slips under a jab from Breed.
Breed stuns Hatton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Breed misses with a hook. Hatton ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton lands with a hook. Breed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Rear Breed has been cut.
Breed lands the left hand.
Breed misses with a hook
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is trying to drag Breed to the mat but Breed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Breed throws a head punch that misses.
Breed misses with the head strike.
Hatton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Breed lands with a light punch inside.
Breed is working Hatton over against the cage.
Breed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
Breed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Breed is defending well.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hatton.
Hatton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hatton manages to end up in side control.
Breed is looking to regain half guard here but Hatton keeps moving and retains side control.
Hatton working away.
Hatton in the domination position with Breed hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breed keeps working.
Breed tries to bench press Hatton off him but Hatton keeps the position.
Joey Hatton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatton decides to stand back up. Hatton steps back and let's Breed get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatton swings for the body but Breed moves out of range.
Hatton throws a hook but Breed blocks it.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Breed throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Breed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breed moves in looking to clinch but Hatton pushes him off.
Breed feints a jab promting Hatton to slip. Breed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hatton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Breed throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Hatton.
Hatton throws a shot from downtown. Breed moves away and avoids it.
Breed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
Hatton with the counter takedown but Breed avoids it easily.
Hatton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Breed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breed misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hatton.
A telegraphed right hand from Breed misses the target.
Hatton misses with a straight right.
Breed misses with a straight left.
Hatton slips a straight right by Breed.
Hatton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Breed.
Breed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatton.
Breed closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rear Breed'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!
Breed misses with a straight left.
Breed misses with a double jab
and Hatton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breed scores with a nice head shot.
Breed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton throws a shot to the body.
Hatton's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Breed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Breed tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Breed to the ground. Breed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Breed throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hatton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
Hatton misses the shot to the body.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Breed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hatton.
Breed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatton feints the counter takedown.
Hatton shoots and misses
letting Breed counter with a right hand.
Hatton misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breed throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breed drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Breed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatton is keeping busy.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Breed prevents the takedown attempt.
Breed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Breed tries to work over Hatton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Breed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hatton is looking for a takedown.
Breed lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton blocking some punches.
Breed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Breed misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton has Breed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Breed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Breed has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Hatton tries to score a body lock takedown but Breed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hatton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breed smiles and moves away.
Hatton throws the left hand but Breed avoids the punch easily.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Breed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Breed continues to drive forward.
Breed seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Breed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatton can do to turn this around?
Breed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Breed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatton's hands.
Rear Breed is winning the standup battle so far.
Breed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Breed tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Breed just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Breed misses.
Breed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatton tries to clinch but Breed moves out of range.
Breed tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breed throws a series of punches but Hatton moves out of range.
Breed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatton gets a double leg takedown into Breed's guard.
Hatton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hatton trying to control but Breed is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rear Breed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breed 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rear Breed!
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