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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tragic Visions (ranked 1690 p4p, 93 weight class) and Cahal Jefferson (ranked 1581 p4p, 86 weight class). Cahal Jefferson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tragic Visions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Cahal Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visions throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Visions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Visions moves into the clinch.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Visions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Visions was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Visions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Visions tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jefferson manages to circle out of the way.
Visions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Visions throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Visions was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Visions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jefferson. Jefferson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Visions throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson unleashes a big counter combination but Visions bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visions.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Visions avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Visions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Jefferson counters with a body kick.
Visions moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
A cross from Visions lands.
Visions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Visions ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Visions wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Visions tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Visions misses with a body kick.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Visions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferson. That snapped Visions's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions scores with a punch to the head.
Visions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visions seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
Visions lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Visions works the jab nicely.
Visions shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Visions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Visions's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Visions.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Visions's knee but Visions avoids it well.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Visions on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Visions.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Visions lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Visions has managed to clinch.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Visions lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visions closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions moves to clinch but Jefferson breaks away
and Jefferson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Visions misses with a looping left.
Jefferson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Visions. Visions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Visions off balance momentarily.
Visions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jefferson lands with a cross.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses.
Visions is looking to counter the offense by Jefferson and move into the clinch.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a hook but Visions avoids it easily.
Visions is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Visions.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Visions.
Jefferson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Visions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick
and Visions counters by moving into the clinch.
Visions has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Visions ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Visions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jefferson's hands.
Some wild striking there from Visions.
Visions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Visions avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Visions tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Visions checks a leg kick.
Visions cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Visions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Visions does it's job there.
Visions delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visions ducks right into an uppercut from Jefferson.
Visions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Visions avoids the punch easily.
Visions misses with a low kick.
Visions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Visions avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Visions.
A left and a right from Visions both land. Nice combination.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Visions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Visions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Visions is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Visions misses with a straight left.
Jefferson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visions ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Visions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Visions is out of range.
Jefferson feints and then cracks Visions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Visions down.
An inside leg kick lands from Visions.
A swing and a miss from Visions.
Visions moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.
Visions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Visions ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Visions shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
Visions is looking to counter the offense by Jefferson and move into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
Visions moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Visions moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
A big left from Visions misses.
Visions defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Visions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Tragic Visions will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.
Visions looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
Visions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jefferson at a distance.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Visions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Visions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson sizes up Visions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions darts in trying to clinch
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Visions cracks Jefferson with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Visions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Visions fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Visions lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Visions. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Visions avoids it with no problem.
Visions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Visions scores with a jab. Jefferson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Visions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Visions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Visions throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions is looking to clinch.
Visions scores with a nice strike.
Jefferson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Visions takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions wants to clinch.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Visions moves away and avoids it.
Visions is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Visions.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Visions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Visions checks it
and Visions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Visions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Visions.
Visions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visions circles away quickly and effectively.
Visions scores with a hook.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Visions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeffersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Visions looks to land a combination. Jefferson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A thudding body kick lands there by Visions!
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Visions avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Visions misses its intended target.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions tries to clinch up but Jefferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Visions saw it coming and moves away.
Visions seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Visions ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson thows a body kick. Visions tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Visions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jefferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Visions's head.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visions.
Visions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Visions can pounce on him.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Visions moved out of range.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions swings widly with a right hand
and Visions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cahal Jefferson.
I think Jefferson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cahal Jefferson!
A very excited looking Cahal Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gregor (ranked 2328 p4p, 321 weight class) and Melek Taus (ranked 21127 p4p, 646 weight class). Taus has chosen A Cry For Vengeance as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
12 - 17 - 0 |
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225 lbs
16 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Taus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Taus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Melek Taus has been cut.
Gregor throws a one two combo.
Taus swings for the body but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Taus.
Gregor misses with a combination
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor 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.
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Taus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus connects with a looping right hand.
James Gregor's cut is getting worse.
Taus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gregor scores with a jab to the body.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus lands the left hand.
Taus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gregor scores with a one two! Taus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor lands a nice hook to Taus's body. Taus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gregor throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Taus slams his shin into Gregor's torso.
Nice jab there from Gregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus keeps Gregor at a distance using the push kick.
Taus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gregor takes a step back to recover.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Taus moves away and avoids it.
Taus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gregor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James Gregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregor misses with a double jab.
Taus loads up on a big right hand but Gregor slips the punch.
Melek Taus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taus stuns Gregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gregor.
Taus fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor throws a jab when Taus was well out of range.
James Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Taus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melek Taus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Taus.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taus.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Gregor avoids it by throwing Taus back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregor is trying to drag Taus to the mat but Taus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Taus on the inside.
Taus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taus'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.
Taus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Taus digs a right hand into Gregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregor's gas tank.
Taus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taus misses with a punch to the body.
Taus is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Gregor blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Gregor can't break the clinch.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Taus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taus is pushing Gregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taus can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Taus.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a thumping low kick.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus misses with an uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregor's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregor on the side of the head.
Gregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Taus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeez, James Gregor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Gregor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melek Taus!
After the fight, Melek Taus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 1798 p4p, 96 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 1108 p4p, 55 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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13 - 8 - 1 |
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidnhasieunch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fidnhasieunch fails with the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a left to the body.
William Fidnhasieunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Fidnhasieunch's head back.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fidnhasieunch tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Matsunaga counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsunaga's half guard.
Matsunaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fidnhasieunch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fidnhasieunch somewhat.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fidnhasieunch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fidnhasieunch momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fidnhasieunch ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsunaga as he jumps to the side.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Fidnhasieunch's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fidnhasieunch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsunaga did well to prevent Fidnhasieunch getting side control.
Matsunaga is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fidnhasieunch is tapping! Great win for Matsunaga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 1103 p4p, 140 weight class) and Matheo Rojas (ranked 1592 p4p, 194 weight class). Matheo Rojas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Neil Nucombe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Nucombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Nucombe avoids them all with ease.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Rojas throws a push kick but Nucombe slaps the foot to one side.
Nucombe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
As Rojas tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nucombe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rojas - the referee stops the clock and Nucombe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rojas. Nucombe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nucombe at a distance.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rojas.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Rojas lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas looks to land a combination. Nucombe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rojas catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Rojas lands a nice hook to Nucombe's body. Nucombe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Nucombe down.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nucombe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucombe checks it well.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe jabs Rojas right on the nose. Rojas blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Nucombe moved away.
Nucombe checks the leg kick.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nucombe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas tries to move into range but Nucombe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nucombe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rojas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Rojas tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nucombe checks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Rojas cracks Nucombe with an open hand slap.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Nucombe avoids it with no problem.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Rojas catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nucombe.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas tries a low kick but Nucombe avoids it.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Nucombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nucombe tries to avoid it.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheo Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas 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.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas cracks the inside of Nucombe's front leg.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Rojas.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Rojas.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rojas swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas feints and then cracks Nucombe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nucombe down.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nucombes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a wild body kick that Nucombe sees coming a mile off.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nucombe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Nucombe's defenses.
Nucombe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nucombe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nucombe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Nucombe avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheo Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rojas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 1139 p4p, 159 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 1318 p4p, 182 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klos shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dean!
Klos misses the shot to the body.
Klos misses the shot to the body.
Dean is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Klos misses.
Dean lands with a cross.
Dean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klos.
Dean avoids the body shot from Klos.
Dean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dean lands a nice shot that snaps Klos's head back.
Klos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Klos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from Dean lands.
Dean avoids the body shot from Klos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klos.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klos is looking to wear down Dean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Klos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klos momentarily.
Klos scores with a jab to the body.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Dean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dean.
Klos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Klos trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Klos slips a nice elbow through Dean's hands, connecting with Dean's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dean has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klos connects with a nice short shot to Dean's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is doing well to control the position and prevent Klos from advancing to side control.
Dean trying to hold on to Klos's head to control him but Klos postures up.
Klos controlling the pace.
Dean is staying active underneath Klos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Klos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dean won't allow Klos to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klos 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.
Dean trying to control from the bottom.
Klos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Klos is very close to passing his half guard.
Klos trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Klos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dean desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Klos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klos is trying to control. Dean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Dean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control.
Dean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dean trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klos lands with a nice body punch.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dean throws out the jab.
Dean takes one to the chin there.
Klos blocks a jab.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klos.
Klos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean looks to land a combination but Klos avoids it well.
Klos slips under a jab.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Ralph Dean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Dean throws the left hand but Klos avoids the punch easily.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean with a hook.
Dean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dean misses with a body shot.
Dean blocks a jab.
Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Klos.
Dean lands a glancing blow to the side of Klos's head.
Klos cracks Dean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos throws a good cross that connects.
Dean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dean darts in and clinches Klos up against the cage.
Klos is trying to push Dean away but Dean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klos or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos stalling in the clinch but Dean improves position.
Klos tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Klos drops back down to his feet.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klos tries to pull guard but Dean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean breaks the clinch.
Klos misses with a looping left.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Klos's belly button to the back.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Klos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dean sizes up Klos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Dean scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Klos scores with a jab to the head.
Dean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Klos misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Klos misses the target.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klos circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Dean misses.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
William Ralph Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean walks into a straight right hand from Klos.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Dean stalks Klos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klos's face. Klos staggers backwards, shaken.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean moves into the clinch.
Klos lands an uppercut.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
Klos has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Dean pushes Klos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Dean.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Klos.
Klos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
William Ralph Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Klos is out of range.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean tries to clinch but Klos moves away
and Klos counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos misses with a hook. Dean ducked under it nicely.
Klos shoots in and bounces Dean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos landing with the ground and pound.
Klos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klos.
Dean is controlling Klos's posture.
Klos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klos passes Dean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
William Ralph Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klos with a nice cross.
Klos goes for a double leg but Dean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dean continues to drive forward.
Dean works over Klos's head and body with a nice combination.
Klos misses with a hook to the body
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Dean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean looks to land a combination. Klos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klos.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Klos saw that one coming.
Klos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Dean as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean cracks Klos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Dean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klos.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klos ducks right into an uppercut from Dean.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Klos's head but Klos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klos throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Klos attempts a counter takedown but Dean avoids it well and moves away.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klos is looking to counter punch.
Klos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cal Klos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Klos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klos throws a body shot but no joy.
Klos tries to keep at a distance but Dean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dean gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klos gets control of Dean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Klos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Klos.
Cal Klos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean wants to control from the top but Klos keeps moving.
Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos being controlled here momentarily.
Klos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klos prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
Dean has his hands on Klos's head, controlling the position.
Dean is continuing to stall.
Klos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Klos landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Ralph Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dean 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ralph Dean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ture Torped (ranked 1277 p4p, 192 weight class) and Carl Moore (ranked 1537 p4p, 225 weight class). Torped comes to the cage accompanied by Das boot - Movie soundtrack. Moore has chosen Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ture Torped has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ture Torped!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore connects with a right hand. Torped shakes it off.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Torped's defenses.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Torped counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Torped looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torped throws a monster overhand right that drops Moore! Torped follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ture Torped!
A relieved looking Ture Torped thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Carl Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 364 p4p, 44 weight class) and Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 338 p4p, 39 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sainty tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sainty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
Sainty throws a chopping leg kick but Hirigushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sainty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sainty throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hirigushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sainty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirigushi's waist but Hirigushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sainty off to one side.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty thuds a left hand into Hirigushi's body.
Sainty misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sainty moves into the clinch.
Sainty can't break the clinch.
Sainty takes a shot to the head.
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirigushi tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirigushi to the ground. Hirigushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sainty thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sainty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sainty is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty tries to clinch up but Hirigushi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sainty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Sainty is looking to clinch.
Sainty tries to clinch up but Hirigushi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty wants to land a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sainty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirigushi is fending him off so far but Sainty persists. Nope, Hirigushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sainty scores with a punch to the head.
Sainty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hirigushi was covering up waiting for the punch and Sainty finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hirigushi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sainty presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sainty closes the distance and clinches up with Hirigushi, looking for a takedown. Sainty pushes Hirigushi against the cage but Hirigushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sainty misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sainty throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
Sainty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Hirigushi defending well.
Hirigushi is controlling Sainty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sainty is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirigushi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hirigushi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hirigushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirigushi keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirigushi wants to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Hirigushi is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainty trying to control but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirigushi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sainty has taken his back!
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hirigushi is defending well though. Sainty let's go of the attempt for now.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi tries to break free.
Hirigushi has hold of Sainty's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sainty lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hirigushi is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sainty throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Sainty made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 593 p4p, 82 weight class) and Thomas Raske (ranked 564 p4p, 76 weight class). MacGowan's entrance music is The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raske!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks MacGowan off balance momentarily.
A jab from MacGowan finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacGowan.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacGowan.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacGowan's calf.
Raske misses with a wild combination.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske wants to clinch but MacGowan slips to the side
and MacGowan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raske blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
MacGowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but MacGowan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske lands with a kick to the temple. MacGowan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacGowan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from MacGowan misses.
MacGowan moves out of range as Raske strikes.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGowan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacGowan tries to land knees in the clinch but Raske avoids the damage to the body.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
Raske tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan blocks an uppercut.
MacGowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske digs a right hand underneath MacGowan's ribcage. MacGowan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raske gets through MacGowan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
Raske lands a right hand.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan cracks Raske with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raske wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Raske on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raske manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan throwing shots but Raske is blocking nicely.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacGowan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raske trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Raske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back!
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Raske keeps control of the position.
MacGowan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
Raske working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan tries to roll but Raske sticks to his back.
Raske is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Raske gets his way!
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Raske trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Raske tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske is still trying to improve position.
Raske wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Raske looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacGowan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and MacGowan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a jab.
Raske slips a jab from MacGowan.
Raske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raske scores with a jab to the head.
Raske takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacGowan checks a leg kick.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from MacGowan misses.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
Thomas Raske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
MacGowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raske scores with a push kick.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
Raske lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raske in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
MacGowan blocks a low kick nicely.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Raske wants to slow MacGowan down by chopping away at his legs.
Raske avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
MacGowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raske. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGowan's head.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raske throws a hook to the side of MacGowan's head but MacGowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske with a jab.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Raske tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Raske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske tries a low kick but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raske misses with a leg kick
and MacGowan counters with a nice body shot.
Raske lands a nice shot that snaps MacGowan's head back.
MacGowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGowan.
Raske tried to score with a low kick but MacGowan checks it.
MacGowan throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Raske.
The fighters circling - Raske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacGowan throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raske throws a low kick, looking for MacGowan's leg but MacGowan calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raske throws the left hand but MacGowan avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacGowan checks the leg kick.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Raske throws a low kick but MacGowan moves out of range easily.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
Raske delivers a nice body kick.
MacGowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske throws a nice head kick!
Raske misses with a low kick as MacGowan jumps back.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
A left lands for MacGowan.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Raske cracks MacGowan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGowan slips a jab from Raske.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
MacGowan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske throws a head kick but MacGowan moves out of range.
Raske misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Donk. MacGowan catches Raske right on the button with a cross.
Raske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske moves forwards but MacGowan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Raske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
MacGowan blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacGowan on the side of the head.
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!
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacGowan doesn't seem phased though.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske connects with a body shot.
Raske fakes the leg kick and cracks MacGowan in the body.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacGowan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske connects with a jab.
Raske scores with a three punch combo!
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Raske's guard.
Raske is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan distracts Raske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan distracts Raske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan stands up over Raske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan cracks Raske with a solid left hand.
Raske looking for a sweep. Not yet Raske, not yet.
Raske is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan 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.
Raske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raske working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan works over Raske with some ground and pound from guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacGowan cracks Raske with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raske is rocked!
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
Raske is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raske has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raske has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Raske's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.
Raske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Raske has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Raske covers up, he's hurt! MacGowan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from MacGowan and the ref steps in to end the fight! MacGowan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 512 p4p, 64 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 452 p4p, 58 weight class). Kleinschmidt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX- It's hot and hell is dark. Polliisi Partio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rudolf Kleinschmidt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kleinschmidt loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kleinschmidt is defended easily by Partio.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Partio. No joy for Kleinschmidt on that attempt.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Good standup being displayed there by Partio as he connects with a hook.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kleinschmidt.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
A big right from Kleinschmidt misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partio momentarily.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partio moves out of range as Kleinschmidt strikes.
Kleinschmidt tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Partio thuds a left hand into Kleinschmidt's body.
Partio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Partio has him pressed against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Partio just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt successfully pulls guard.
Kleinschmidt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Partio tries to stand but Kleinschmidt is controlling from the bottom.
Partio gets to his feet - Kleinschmidt follows without any prompting.
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio darts in and clinches Kleinschmidt up against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Partio smiles and moves away.
Kleinschmidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Kleinschmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Partio but Partio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kleinschmidt drives through and clinches with Partio against the cage.
Kleinschmidt manages to break the clinch.
Kleinschmidt misses with a right hand
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kleinschmidt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Kleinschmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kleinschmidt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Partio moves away from the strike by Kleinschmidt.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Kleinschmidt off balance momentarily.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kleinschmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Kleinschmidt throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kleinschmidt on the side of the head.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio has Kleinschmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Partio walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kleinschmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kleinschmidt shoots in but Partio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Partio catches Kleinschmidt right on the button with a cross.
Partio feints and then cracks Kleinschmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Partio with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kleinschmidt misses the target.
Kleinschmidt tries to keep at a distance but Partio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Partio stands there with Kleinschmidt around his waist. Kleinschmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kleinschmidt blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kleinschmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Kleinschmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kleinschmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kleinschmidt punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kleinschmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kleinschmidt moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partio lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleinschmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Kleinschmidt is looking to counter punch.
Partio slips a straight right by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Partio's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kleinschmidt throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a jab.
Partio moves out of range as Kleinschmidt strikes.
Partio misses with a hook.
A big right from Kleinschmidt misses.
Kleinschmidt cracks Partio with a good jab.
Partio throws a one two combo.
Kleinschmidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Kleinschmidt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio feints and then cracks Kleinschmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Kleinschmidt misses.
Kleinschmidt shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kleinschmidt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Partio lands a big head kick that sends Kleinschmidt tumbling to the mat! Partio takes a step backwards and waves Kleinschmidt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Kleinschmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Partio has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kleinschmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Kleinschmidt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kleinschmidt finds it's way round the side to connect with Partio's head.
Kleinschmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Partio's head backwards.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Kleinschmidt.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio catches Kleinschmidt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kleinschmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio moves into range and clinches up with Kleinschmidt.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
Kleinschmidt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Partio uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kleinschmidt tries to keep at a distance but Partio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Partio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Partio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Kleinschmidt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partio tries to avoid it but Kleinschmidt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partio to the ground. Partio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Partio flicks out a counter leg kick but Kleinschmidt steps away.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Kleinschmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Kleinschmidt scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kleinschmidt.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Kleinschmidt off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Kleinschmidt's head back.
Partio moves away from the strike by Kleinschmidt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Kleinschmidt fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio 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! And we move into the final round!
Partio drops Kleinschmidt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kleinschmidt looks back up at him and smiles so Partio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kleinschmidt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kleinschmidt scrambles back to his feet.
Polliisi Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio moves into range and clinches up with Kleinschmidt.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kleinschmidt or not.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Partio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polliisi Partio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Kleinschmidt controls the action.
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!
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Partio holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Partio stands there with Kleinschmidt around his waist. Kleinschmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Partio smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Kleinschmidt's front leg but catches the back leg as Kleinschmidt tries to avoid it.
Kleinschmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partio to score with a decent uppercut.
Partio with a jab.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio cracks Kleinschmidt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kleinschmidt falls backwards against the cage. Partio follows up with more strikes that drop Kleinschmidt to his knees. Partio keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kleinschmidt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polliisi Partio!
In his post fight interview, Polliisi Partio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 107 p4p, 18 weight class) and Steve Butabi (ranked 201 p4p, 31 weight class). Piano comes to the cage accompanied by Rick going ham on a bitch. Butabi has chosen I'm so bad (baby I don't care) as his entrance music. Rick Piano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Butabi's chin.
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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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Butabi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano lands with a right hand.
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
Butabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piano . Piano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano .
Piano moves into the clinch.
Butabi blocks an elbow strike.
Butabi lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Butabi.
Butabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Butabi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
Piano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butabi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Butabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butabi lands with a light punch inside.
Butabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butabi avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
Butabi is trying to break free.
Piano lands an elbow inside that Butabi shrugs off.
Butabi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi is trying to maintain a safe position but Piano gets an underhook and turns Butabi into the cage.
Piano tries a body shot but Butabi blocks it.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butabi presses Piano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butabi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Piano up against the cage.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butabi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Piano lands an elbow that stopped Butabi in his tracks for a moment.
Butabi misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butabi avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
Butabi is trying to break free.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Butabi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Piano - the referee stops the clock and Butabi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Piano . Butabi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Piano lands with a nice body punch.
Butabi looks winded!
Piano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Piano clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piano .
Piano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butabi up against the cage.
Butabi is trying to break free.
Piano lands a nice uppercut.
Butabi throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Steve Butabi's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Piano .
The cut above Steve Butabi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Piano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butabi up against the cage.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Piano .
Piano is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Piano .
Piano effectively controlling the action here.
Butabi prevents a body shot from Piano .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Piano .
Steve Butabi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Piano .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Piano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butabi's brow.
A body shot lands from Piano .
Piano digs a right hand underneath Butabi's ribcage. Butabi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piano lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Piano .
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Butabi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Piano !
In his post fight interview, Rick Piano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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