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EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werner Jung (ranked 1843 p4p, 232 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 3891 p4p, 405 weight class). Neville Southall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung misses with a body shot.
Southall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Jung.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Jung with a hook.
Jung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Werner Jung has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Southall.
Jung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Southall shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've been told by Jung's head coaches at Bronko´s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a wild hook but Southall just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jung gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Southall raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 1453 p4p, 70 weight class) and Tragic Visions (ranked 1785 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tragic Visions!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez with a nice cross.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Visions releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dominguez lands a jab.
Visions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominguez.
Visions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visions throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Visions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez closes the distance and pushes Visions back into the cage.
Visions struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Visions avoids the damage to the body.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Visions avoids the elbow strike from Dominguez, against the cage.
Visions struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Dominguez misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Visions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
Visions takes a shot to the head.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the side of Visions's head.
Visions is stalling here.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Visions.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Visions is defending well for now.
Visions is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Visions.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Visions.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Visions struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Visions has a couple of punches blocked by Dominguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visions buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Visions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Visions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dominguez is out of range and Visions settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Dominguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Visions doesn't seem phased though.
Dominguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Visions avoids a kick to the body.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Visions tries to clinch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez throws a hook but Visions avoids it easily.
Visions lands a nice looking body shot.
Dominguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Visions has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Visions is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dominguez connects with a decent elbow.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Visions has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visions wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez landing a few strikes.
Visions is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominguez off and has taken his back!
Visions looking for the RNC.
Visions is persistently looking for the submission but Dominguez is defending it well.
Dominguez breaks Visions's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Visions not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Visions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Visions keeps moving.
Dominguez advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Visions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Visions has escaped the position, nice work there.
Visions is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Visions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to stand but Visions is controlling his head.
Visions regains half guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Visions won't allow it.
Dominguez winds up and cracks Visions with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez 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.
Visions misses with a wild body shot.
Rico Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Visions keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominguez ducks right into an uppercut from Visions.
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Visions struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Visions pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Visions.
Visions blocks an uppercut.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visions can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Visions fails to land.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Visions scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Visions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez is pushing Visions up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rico Dominguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Visions is stalling here.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Visions.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Visions.
Visions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Visions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Visions digs a right hand into Dominguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dominguez's gas tank.
Visions misses with a body punch.
Visions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the side of Visions's head.
Visions misses with some punches.
Visions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Visions.
Visions scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visions misses with some punches.
Visions misses with some punches.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Visions wants to stall.
Dominguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Visions.
Dominguez lands a right hand.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez tries to break the clinch but Visions is controlling the position.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Visions misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Visions.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
Visions misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Visions.
Dominguez misses with the head strike.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez works the jab nicely.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Visions doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Visions slips a jab from Dominguez.
Visions scores with the left hand. Dominguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Dominguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Visions counters with a body kick.
Dominguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Visions gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Visions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Visions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez loads up on a big right hand but Visions slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Visions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visions lands with an uppercut that bounces Dominguez off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Visions wants to stall.
Visions struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez pushes Visions back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Visions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Visions ducked under it nicely.
Visions looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Visions punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dominguez!
Dominguez wants to clinch up but Visions keeps it at a distance.
Visions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dominguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Visions with a hook.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Visions now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Visions is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Visions.
A shot in the inside from Visions.
Visions stalling against the cage.
Visions is looking to control Dominguez's arms but Dominguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Visions has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Visions scores with a shoulder strike.
Visions cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
Visions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Visions blocks an uppercut.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Visions's brow.
Visions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Visions throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez catches Visions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
and Visions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Visions cracks Dominguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Visions swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Visions throws a front kick that sends Dominguez stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Visions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Visions connects with a single shot there.
Dominguez misses the jab.
Visions walks into a left hand.
Visions avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Visions chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Visions misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez forces Visions back against the cage and clinches.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
Visions tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Visions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Dominguez to work.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Visions blocks the elbow strike.
Visions lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Visions has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Visions throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Visions as he avoids it easily.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dominguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Visions's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Visions's head.
Dominguez postures up and lands a big shot to Visions's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Visions has momentary wrist control but Dominguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Dominguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Visions keeps moving.
Dominguez wanted to stand there but Visions had control of the position.
Tragic Visions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominguez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Danga de danga de dang - Dominguez scores with a four punch combination!
Dominguez tries to bum rush Visions with a series of wild strikes but Visions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Visions finds it's target.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Dominguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dominguez 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Dominguez!
Our winner, Rico Dominguez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 2148 p4p, 242 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 1720 p4p, 198 weight class). Petersen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is James Brown- Living in America. Sakuraba has chosen Deetox - Headknocker as his entrance music. Hayato Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Petersen throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakuraba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen wants to clinch
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petersen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is holding on to half guard well.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Petersen 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.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sakuraba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba kicks Petersen off and gets to his feet.
Sakuraba works the jab nicely.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Sakuraba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakuraba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakuraba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petersen slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Petersen.
Sakuraba misses with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Petersen slips a jab from Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Sakuraba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen goes for a double leg but Sakuraba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakuraba continues to drive forward.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba throws a poor cross that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuraba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petersen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Hayato Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakuraba, as that shot connected.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Sakuraba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuraba pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Sakuraba wants to stand but Petersen is controlling the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hayato Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Sakuraba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakuraba throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters with a single leg into guard. Sakuraba didn't expect that.
Sakuraba is pulling down on Petersen's head. It's preventing any offense from Petersen, at least for the moment.
Sakuraba controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Hayato Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Petersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Petersen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuraba sends Petersen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sakuraba is motioning to the referee to let Petersen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Petersen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Petersen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sakuraba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petersen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakuraba to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Sakuraba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petersen scores with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petersen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Sakuraba slips under a jab.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Sakuraba is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen misses the jab.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.
Sakuraba lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuraba lands with a good body shot.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakuraba jabs at Petersen's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakuraba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Sakuraba!
An out of breath Hayato Sakuraba 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Butler (ranked 1221 p4p, 160 weight class) and Leonel Ventura (ranked 3509 p4p, 380 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
205 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonel Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Butler shoots for a takedown but Ventura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butler shoots in looking for a takedown. Ventura tries to sprawl out of it but Butler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ventura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ventura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Butler with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ventura. No joy for Butler on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ventura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ventura avoids it really well and circles away.
Butler with a poor takedown
and Ventura counters by clinching up.
Ventura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ventura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Ventura leaves Butler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
Ventura lands a body shot.
Ventura is pressed up against the cage. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ventura down to the mat. Ventura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler clinches with his opponent.
Butler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ventura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
Butler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Butler wants a takedown.
Ventura lands an elbow just above Butler 's eye.
It looks like Jake Butler has been cut.
Ventura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ventura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ventura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura has Butler pressed against the cage.
Ventura is leaning against Butler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ventura lands an elbow inside that Butler shrugs off.
Butler blocks a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura stalling against the cage.
Ventura landing knees to the body.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butler up against the cage.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butler's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler takes an elbow to the temple.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ventura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ventura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ventura drops Butler with a big knee straight up the middle! Butler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Butler is rocked!
Ventura weaves into range and cracks Butler right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Butler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ventura is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonel Ventura!
Leonel Ventura really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1181 p4p, 63 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 1169 p4p, 61 weight class). Rubens Charles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Klaus Chugman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chugman avoids it really well and circles away.
Chugman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chugman showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Charles trying to control the position.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Chugman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman instigates a clinch.
Chugman wants the takedown. Charles is fighting it off but Chugman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Charles's guard against the cage.
Charles wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chugman is now in half guard.
Charles wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chugman moves into full mount! Charles won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Charles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chugman landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working away.
Charles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chugman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Charles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chugman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubens Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Charles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Chugman as Charles shoots in.
Chugman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Charles!
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles prevents Chugman from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two 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.
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Charles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
Chugman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt - Charles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles tries for a takedown but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chugman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Chugman ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chugman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Charles trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chugman!
Chugman tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chugman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chugman is in real trouble.
Charles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Charles has the hooks in. Chugman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles tries to keep control of the position but Chugman is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chugman trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chugman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Charles.
Charles is riding his opponent, not letting Chugman buck him off.
Chugman tries to escape the position.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Chugman is working hard here to advance position.
Will Charles go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Charles keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chugman 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Munday (ranked 413 p4p, 47 weight class) and John Mills (ranked 537 p4p, 61 weight class). John Mills will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mills!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mills tries to keep at a distance but Munday has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mills throws a head punch that misses.
Munday tightens his grip and picks Mills up, before dumping him to the ground. Mills manages to land in guard.
Mills is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munday presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mills prevents the takedown attempt.
Munday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mills fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munday manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Mills swings wildly with an uppercut but Munday uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Mills.
Munday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munday is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mills pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mills lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Munday tries for a takedown but Mills manages to get underhooks.
Mills lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Mills manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mills works on Munday's body with a couple of short punches.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Mills wants to stall.
Munday tries to score a body lock takedown but Mills shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Mills manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mills scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Mills.
Mills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mills lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Good body shot from Mills.
Munday has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mills regains guard immediately.
Munday won't allow Mills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
Munday drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mills manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Munday has Mills in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mills defends it easily.
Munday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Munday throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mills uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Mills politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mills prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mills has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bronko´s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Munday looking for a sweep but Mills has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mills content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munday working to try and regain half guard.
Mills controlling the position easily from mount.
Munday working to try and regain half guard.
Mills trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mills sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Munday is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munday regains half guard.
Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munday looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mills passes into side control!
Mills wants to control but Munday is keeping him busy.
Mills controlling the position from side mount.
Munday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mills wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munday on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mills takes a little break here. Munday wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Munday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mills dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munday tries to clinch
and Mills counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mills ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills throws the left hand but Munday avoids the punch easily.
Munday has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mills slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mills lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munday doesn't seem phased though.
Munday tries to clinch up but Mills circles away and keeps his distance.
Munday slips a jab from Mills.
A big right from Mills misses.
Mills scores with a nice head shot.
Mills throws a body punch but Munday moves out of range.
Munday wants to clinch
and Mills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munday tries to clinch but Mills is having none of it.
Mills gets tackled into the cage by Munday. Munday maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mills prevents it.
Mills blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mills.
Munday is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mills can't fight it off and eventually Munday manages to take the fight to the floor. Mills looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
Munday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mills gets back to half guard.
Mills is looking for a sweep. Munday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
John Mills has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munday seems to be looking for submissions.
Munday trying to control from Mills's half guard. Mills has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mills pulls Munday in close to his closed guard and prevents Munday from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munday wants to pass the guard but Mills is keeping the position.
Mills looking to control.
Munday has gone for a leg lock! Mills slips out almost immediately though and dives into Munday's guard.
Munday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Munday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mills is aware though and is defending well.
Munday throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mills uses it to pass to side control.
Mills tries to stand but Munday is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munday tries to improve position but can't.
Munday is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills taking a breather here.
Munday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Munday wants to pass to mount but Mills is defending the position.
Mills pushes Munday off looking to stand but Munday dives back in and keeps control.
Munday is working for a kimura but Mills is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munday is trying to control the action in half guard but Mills is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Munday is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Munday postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mills is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Munday, into his guard.
Mills trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Munday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mills looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Munday tries to clinch but Mills moves away
and Mills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills swats away the attempt to clinch by Munday.
Mills misses with an uppercut.
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munday moves away.
Munday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Munday is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Munday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mills manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mills swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mills does it's job there.
Jab from Mills.
Munday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munday is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday staying out of range there.
Munday tries to clinch but Mills is having none of it.
Mills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munday is looking to clinch.
Munday tries to clinch up but Mills circles away and keeps his distance.
Munday tries to clinch but Mills moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munday tries to clinch but Mills is having none of it.
Munday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munday tries to clinch up.
Mills scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mills paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munday doesn't manage to clinch there - Mills circles away.
A big left from Mills misses.
Mills circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
Mills punishes Munday's body with a nice straight punch.
Mills ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Mills swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munday.
Munday tries to clinch up but Mills circles away and keeps his distance.
Mills tests Munday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munday walks into a jab.
Munday is rocked!
Mills scores with a leg kick.
Oh Munday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mills drops Munday with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mills follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mills!
During a confident post fight interview, John Mills 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 688 p4p, 77 weight class) and Angelo San Diego (ranked 484 p4p, 55 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Angelo San Diego has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dumba Diame Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dumba Diame Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo San Diego!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by San Diego!
Diame Jr fails with the takedown
and San Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diame Jr is rocked!
Diame Jr misses with the body kick
and San Diego counters with a crisp right that sends Diame Jr to the canvas! San Diego follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo San Diego!
An out of breath and clearly excited Angelo San Diego thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 376 p4p, 12 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 545 p4p, 24 weight class). Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lomachenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomachenko 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 Lomachenko.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis stalks Lomachenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomachenko's face. Lomachenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Davis moves away from the strike by Lomachenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Lomachenko misses the target.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lomachenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Davis avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Davis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Lomachenko misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomachenko moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lomachenko misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomachenko tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis stalks Lomachenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomachenko's face. Lomachenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Lomachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomachenko.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis thuds a left hand into Lomachenko's body.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Lomachenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lomachenko slips under a jab.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis misses with the combination.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Lomachenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lomachenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lomachenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lomachenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lomachenko throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis jabs at Lomachenko's body.
Lomachenko misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis throws a counter combo.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range.
Davis leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lomachenko dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomachenko on the side of the head.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomachenko.
Davis stalks Lomachenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomachenko's face. Lomachenko staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomachenko throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomachenko.
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko being controlled here momentarily.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to control the position.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Lomachenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Lomachenko with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
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 Evgeni Lomachenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Lomachenko misses.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomachenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Davis misses with a jab to the body
and Lomachenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evgeni Lomachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Davis won't allow Lomachenko to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lomachenko lands a nice short elbow.
Davis trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis trying to hold on to Lomachenko's head to control him but Lomachenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
Davis wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lomachenko 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.
Davis wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy.
Lomachenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomachenko works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Evgeni Lomachenko.
I think Lomachenko 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 432 p4p, 67 weight class) and Terje Warholm (ranked 717 p4p, 111 weight class). Jones's entrance music is One - Metallica. A fine choice. Luther Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warholm moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Warholm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Warholm jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Warholm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warholm off to one side.
Warholm pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warholm digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Warholm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luther Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terje Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warholm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands a left hand.
Warholm takes a shot to the head.
Warholm is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warholm down to the mat. Warholm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Warholm avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warholm, right into the meat.
Jones throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Warholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warholm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warholm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones 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.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Warholm is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warholm to get the leverage.
Jones wants to improve his position but Warholm is controlling well.
Jones trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warholm is one step ahead there.
Warholm pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones backing away here, and Warholm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Warholm misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warholm.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones shoots in but Warholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warholm but Warholm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warholm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Warholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Warholm. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Warholm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warholm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Warholm. Beautiful body shot.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warholm swivels and escapes.
Warholm punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
Warholm throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warholm sprawls and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warholm throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Warholm fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warholm trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Warholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controls Warholm momentarily but Warholm frees himself.
Warholm pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warholm jumps into side control!
Warholm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warholm stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Warholm postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warholm is one step ahead there.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones striking from his own guard.
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Warholm is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Warholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones tries for a takedown but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warholm misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warholm doesn't seem phased though.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Warholm persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Warholm thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warholm catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warholm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Warholm looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones postures up in Warholm's guard and throws a big left but Warholm blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Warholm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warholm is holding on for now.
Warholm actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is keen to just control but Warholm is a slippery customer.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Warholm tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Warholm reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Warholm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones has an active guard here but Warholm has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Warholm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
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.
Jones moves into full guard.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Warholm escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Warholm is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warholm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 237 p4p, 35 weight class) and Shane MacGowan (ranked 383 p4p, 54 weight class). Kleinschmidt comes to the cage accompanied by DMX- It's hot and hell is dark. MacGowan has chosen The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey as his entrance music. Shane MacGowan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGowan takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Kleinschmidt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kleinschmidt successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacGowan cracks Kleinschmidt with a solid left hand.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacGowan throws a big elbow that misses.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGowan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGowan distracts Kleinschmidt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGowan scoring with some ground and pound.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kleinschmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan cracks Kleinschmidt with a solid left hand.
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacGowan distracts Kleinschmidt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MacGowan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
MacGowan stands up over Kleinschmidt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan working some strikes from top position.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan works over Kleinschmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
MacGowan is working Kleinschmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Kleinschmidt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working Kleinschmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan connects with a couple of short punches.
MacGowan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kleinschmidt looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
That's time! Kleinschmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacGowan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacGowan lands a left hand.
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but MacGowan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kleinschmidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacGowan scores a nice knee to the body.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but MacGowan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but MacGowan has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from MacGowan.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGowan to keep the fight standing.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but MacGowan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kleinschmidt pulls MacGowan into guard.
MacGowan lands a couple of elbows.
MacGowan stands up over Kleinschmidt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGowan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kleinschmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacGowan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shane MacGowan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
MacGowan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacGowan works over Kleinschmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.
MacGowan chips away with some ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan is working Kleinschmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacGowan chips away with some ground and pound.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan landing strikes.
MacGowan landing a few strikes.
MacGowan scores with punches from side control.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
A big shot lands for MacGowan! That's hurt Kleinschmidt! Will he recover? MacGowan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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