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RapidFC 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Baba (ranked 6303 p4p, 182 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 7346 p4p, 193 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Baba gets tackled into the cage by Lesnar. Lesnar maintains the clinch.
Lesnar has Baba pressed against the cage, preventing Baba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baba stands up and waves to Lesnar to follow him.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Baba misses with the combination.
Lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baba quickly recovers to half guard.
Baba is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Baba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lesnar manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Baba is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baba wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lesnar keeps control of the position as Baba tries to break free.
Lesnar is looking for the choke from the back position but Baba is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba wants to escape the position.
Lesnar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lesnar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesnar gets his hands free.
Baba is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lesnar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lesnar looking for the RNC.
Baba is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Baba trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lesnar not allowing Baba to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to keep control of the position but Baba is staying busy.
Baba is trying to stand back up.
Lesnar is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Baba taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lesnar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 3731 p4p, 416 weight class) and Kasey McRobbie (ranked 4277 p4p, 448 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasey McRobbie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRobbie slips under a jab from Jackson.
A slow jab from McRobbie misses its intended target.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but McRobbie avoids it well and moves away.
McRobbie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
McRobbie throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
McRobbie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Drunken Hobo FT - Elite training for the public! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McRobbie throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRobbie.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRobbie. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Danga de danga de dang - McRobbie scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRobbie misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRobbie misses with a double jab.
McRobbie throws a big shot that misses.
McRobbie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McRobbie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McRobbie is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McRobbie defends it well.
Jackson trying to control the action but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but McRobbie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McRobbie controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to advance position but McRobbie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRobbie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRobbie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jimmy Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jimmy Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kasey McRobbie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Stiles (ranked 4751 p4p, 453 weight class) and Meldrick Taylor (ranked 6159 p4p, 484 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Stiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Scott Stiles has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Taylor.
A lazy body kick from Stiles
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Stiles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Stiles knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Stiles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stiles misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice right hand that sends Stiles toppling to the canvas! Stiles scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taylor finish him?!
Stiles is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor knocks out Stiles with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Taylor before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Taylor picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meldrick Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sherlock Holmes (ranked 5945 p4p, 477 weight class) and Sydney Thift (ranked 4420 p4p, 430 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sherlock Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Thift!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thift keeps the fight on the outside.
Thift with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Holmes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thift circles away from the clinch attempt
so Thift counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Thift postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thift postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thift pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Thift with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thift on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thift works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Thift with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thift postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Thift tries to pass.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Thift from controlling successfully.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thift distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thift landing with the ground and pound.
Thift is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thift pushing down on Holmes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thift lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thift throws a strike but Holmes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Thift postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thift throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Thift keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thift accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thift is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
Thift postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thift.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thift makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thift working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Thift trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thift works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thift throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thift 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thift working his ground and pound in the gym.
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. Thift connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Thift working Holmes over with strikes.
Thift drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Thift is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thift working Holmes over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thift thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Thift scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thift seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thift with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thift working some strikes from top position.
Thift slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holmes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thift wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Thift dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thift feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Thift changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sydney Thift has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thift postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thift is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thift forces his way into half guard.
Thift landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thift lands a nice short elbow.
Holmes is rocked!
Thift is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Holmes is hurt! He's hurt bad - Thift fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Holmes from any more punishment! Congratulations to Thift! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sydney Thift!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubens Charles Maciel (ranked 4437 p4p, 355 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6385 p4p, 394 weight class). Nkomo has chosen On the Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rubens Charles Maciel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubens Charles Maciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkomo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles Maciel was well out of range. Poor timing from Nkomo.
Charles Maciel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nkomo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Charles Maciel!
Nkomo takes a little break here. Charles Maciel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nkomo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Charles Maciel down.
Charles Maciel is trying to improve his position.
Nkomo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles Maciel is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles Maciel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nkomo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Nkomo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nkomo is pressing down on Charles Maciel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charles Maciel is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles Maciel is trying to maintain the position but Nkomo is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles Maciel is trying to get back to full guard.
Nkomo is pressing down on Charles Maciel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charles Maciel is holding on for now.
Nkomo is taking a breather. Charles Maciel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Charles Maciel wants to improve his position but Nkomo is controlling well.
Charles Maciel manages to get to full guard.
Charles Maciel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nkomo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two 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.
Nkomo passes Charles Maciel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nkomo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nkomo seems to be looking for submissions.
Charles Maciel trying to hold on to Nkomo's head to control him but Nkomo postures up.
Charles Maciel wants to get back to full guard.
Charles Maciel is looking to control Nkomo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles Maciel avoid being mounted?
Charles Maciel wants to improve his position but Nkomo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles Maciel is working hard here to advance position.
Charles Maciel trying to control here.
Well, if Nkomo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Charles Maciel is looking to control Nkomo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles Maciel avoid being mounted?
Charles Maciel tries to roll over but Nkomo keeps him under control.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nkomo prevents Charles Maciel from improving his position.
Nkomo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Charles Maciel tries to get to full guard but Nkomo has control of the leg.
Charles Maciel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nkomo manages to pass to mount!
Charles Maciel tries to hold on but Nkomo pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkomo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nkomo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nkomo controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trymore Nkomo 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.
Charles Maciel scores with a takedown into Nkomo's guard.
Charles Maciel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Charles Maciel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nkomo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles Maciel manages to get himself to full guard.
Charles Maciel wants to sweep here but Nkomo controlling him for the moment.
Charles Maciel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trymore Nkomo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nkomo forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles Maciel won't allow Nkomo to pass to mount.
Charles Maciel wants to improve his position but Nkomo is controlling well.
Charles Maciel manages to get to full guard.
Nkomo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charles Maciel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nkomo has passed into half guard!
Nkomo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Nkomo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nkomo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nkomo is trying to work for a kimura but Charles Maciel is defending well.
Charles Maciel wants to get back to full guard.
Nkomo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles Maciel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nkomo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charles Maciel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nkomo passes to full mount!
Nkomo fails to advance to Charles Maciel's back.
Nkomo controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nkomo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles Maciel tries to hold on but Nkomo postures up.
Nkomo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles Maciel is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkomo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles Maciel is looking to escape.
Nkomo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trymore Nkomo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nkomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles Maciel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nkomo is pulling down on Charles Maciel's head to control his posture.
Nkomo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles Maciel preventing the sweep.
Charles Maciel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nkomo's head.
Charles Maciel stopping the sweep attempt from Nkomo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles Maciel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles Maciel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkomo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo is trying to keep Charles Maciel in close.
Nkomo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charles Maciel scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles Maciel wants to control from the top but Nkomo keeps moving.
Charles Maciel won't allow Nkomo to sweep him here.
Charles Maciel being controlled here momentarily.
Charles Maciel lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nkomo is on top in guard.
Charles Maciel is striking from the bottom but Nkomo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nkomo controlling the pace.
Nkomo is thwarting Charles Maciel's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo moves nicely into side control.
Charles Maciel is looking to regain half guard here but Nkomo keeps moving and retains side control.
Nkomo wants to control but Charles Maciel is keeping him busy.
Charles Maciel is looking for a sweep.
Charles Maciel is trying to escape the position but Nkomo is controlling the position.
Charles Maciel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nkomo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nkomo controlling his opponent.
Nkomo avoids the attempt from Charles Maciel to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo misses with a head shot.
Nkomo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nkomo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Charles Maciel is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo controlling from mount.
Charles Maciel wants to control but Nkomo is having none of it.
Trymore Nkomo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nkomo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkomo is continuing to stall.
Rubens Charles Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
More stalling from Nkomo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trymore Nkomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nkomo 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trymore Nkomo!
Trymore Nkomo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Christensen (ranked 5890 p4p, 495 weight class) and Israel Adesilva (ranked 3023 p4p, 351 weight class). Adesilva has chosen VengaBoys - The VengaBus Is Coming as his entrance music. Enrique Christensen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enrique Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel Adesilva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesilva cracks Christensen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adesilva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Christensen to stand back up!
It looks like Enrique Christensen has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christensen.
Adesilva scores with a body shot.
Adesilva swings widly with a right hand
and Christensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Adesilva counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesilva!
Israel Adesilva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seung Woo Kim (ranked 2945 p4p, 321 weight class) and Juan Villa (ranked 3208 p4p, 349 weight class). The key to victory for Seung Woo Kim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seung Woo Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Villa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Villa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Villa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Villa sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villa.
Villa lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Villa has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Villa decides to pull guard.
Villa pushes Kim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt
and Villa moves into the clinch.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Villa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villa on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim trying to control but Villa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Villa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is keeping busy.
Villa gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Kim throws a right hand that Villa ducks under and follows up with a left that Villa also avoids with ease.
Villa tries to counter with a clinch but Kim shakes him off and moves away.
Villa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Villa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Villa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Villa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Villa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Villa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa gets a clinch.
Kim jumps guard but Villa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villa jumps guard.
Villa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kim has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kim wants to get back to striking at distance but Villa won't allow it.
Villa has clasped his hands together around Kim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Villa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kim to his feet.
Villa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kim pushes Villa off but Villa dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Villa forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Kim pulls guard effortlessly.
Villa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Villa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Villa stands up and beckons Kim to his feet.
Villa instigates a clinch.
Villa pulls guard successfully.
Villa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kim has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villa drags the fight down to the ground.
Villa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Villa stalling against the cage.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Villa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Villa jumps guard.
Villa pushes Kim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim tries to counter by clinching up but Villa breaks away and moves out of range.
Villa has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Villa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Villa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Villa blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Villa circles away.
Villa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villa stands up.
Villa looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Villa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Despite the aggression on Villa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Villa throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Villa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villa moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Villa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kim is trying to keep an underhook but Villa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kim to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Villa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Villa.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Villa manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Villa manages to pass to side control.
Villa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kim to his feet.
Villa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Villa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kim was covering up waiting for the punch and Villa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Villa manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa stands up out of the half guard.
Villa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim closes the distance and clinches up with Villa, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes Villa against the cage but Villa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Villa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Villa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim is working an open guard so Villa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Villa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Villa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Villa does it's job there.
Kim blocks a head kick by Villa.
Villa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kim quickly recovers to half guard.
Villa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Villa pulls Kim into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Villa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Villa controlling the action here for a moment.
Villa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Villa jumps guard and drags Kim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa pushes Kim off and gets back to his feet.
Kim gets tackled into the cage by Villa. Villa maintains the clinch.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villa jumps into guard, dragging Kim to the mat.
Villa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Villa has clasped his hands together around Kim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Villa decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa moves into the clinch successfully.
Villa slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Villa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villa circles away.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villa misses with a low kick.
Villa gets a clinch.
Villa breaks the clinch.
Kim closes the distance but Villa moves to the side
and Villa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kim won't be happy with that.
Villa decides to stand back up. Villa steps back and let's Kim get back to his feet.
Villa moves into the clinch.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Villa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Villa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim tries to counter by clinching up but Villa breaks away and moves out of range.
Kim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Villa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kim is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Villa dives into side control.
Villa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Villa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kim to the ground. Villa is now in Kim's guard.
Kim is looking to stand back up but Villa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kim.
Juan Villa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim has a takedown stuffed.
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Villa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Villa stands up and waves to Kim to follow him.
Villa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kim tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Villa manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Villa clinches.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Villa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villa feints and as Kim raises his hands in defense, Villa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Villa manages to pass to side control.
Villa stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa scores with a nice head shot.
Kim gets caught napping as Villa dives in and scores a takedown. Kim manages to retain guard.
Kim is wriggling around but Villa manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villa decides to stand and escape the position.
Villa moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Villa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Villa pushes Kim off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Villa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Villa 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Villa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 2481 p4p, 111 weight class) and Moganesh Jain (ranked 2518 p4p, 114 weight class). The key to victory for Desmond Stringfellow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Very strong |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Stringfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jain scores with a jab. Stringfellow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stringfellow slips a straight right by Jain.
Stringfellow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stringfellow.
Stringfellow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stringfellow throws a body kick that misses.
And Jain tries to counter it with a takedown but Stringfellow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stringfellow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stringfellow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jain.
We've been told by Stringfellow's head coaches at IFA: Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringfellow lands an overhand right.
Jain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Stringfellow scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringfellow throws an overhand right that lands on Jain's shoulder, as Jain tries to avoid the shot.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stringfellow.
An attempted straight right counter from Stringfellow misses the target.
Jain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stringfellow, pushing him back against the cage.
Jain throws a punch but it's blocked by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow is trying to pull guard but Jain has him pressed against the cage.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Stringfellow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain has Stringfellow pushed against the cage.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringfellow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringfellow prevents a body shot from Jain.
Stringfellow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jain.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Jain has Stringfellow pushed against the cage.
Stringfellow tries to pull guard but Jain won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Jain as the two fighters clinch.
Stringfellow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jain avoids it.
Jain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jain prevents Stringfellow from breaking the clinch.
Jain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stringfellow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jain takes a shot to the head.
Jain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stringfellow tries to work over Jain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Jain as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Stringfellow on the inside.
Jain throws a punch but it's blocked by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jain managing to block the knees to the body from Stringfellow.
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!
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Stringfellow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stringfellow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jain can't find room to land a body shot as Stringfellow controls the action.
Stringfellow pulls guard successfully.
Jain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stringfellow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stringfellow has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow dodges the ground and pound from Jain.
Stringfellow is looking to reverse the position.
Jain advances to mount.
Jain controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jain wants to control but Stringfellow has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Stringfellow is looking for a sweep. Jain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jain passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow prevents Jain from moving into mount.
Stringfellow parries the strikes from Jain easily there. Jain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stringfellow to escape.
Jain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stringfellow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jain working away.
Jain trying to control the action but Stringfellow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Stringfellow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Stringfellow misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stringfellow.
A short right from Jain on the inside.
Moganesh Jain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jain stalling.
Stringfellow tries to pull guard but Jain won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Jain.
Jain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jain misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Jain.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Jain.
Jain has a couple of punches blocked by Stringfellow.
Jain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stringfellow backwards.
Jain stalling against the cage.
Stringfellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringfellow jumps guard but Jain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Jain.
Stringfellow is trying to pull guard but Jain has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Stringfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stringfellow.
Jain misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stringfellow.
A right hook to the body lands for Jain.
Jain slowing the pace effectively.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stringfellow jumps guard but Jain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Jain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jain scores with a shoulder strike.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jain.
Stringfellow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jain scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jain - that landed with a thud.
Stringfellow stops a takedown attempt from Jain.
Jain wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jain.
Stringfellow lands an uppercut.
Jain stalling in the clinch.
Jain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jain cracks Stringfellow with a nice body shot.
Jain leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Jain.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Stringfellow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain blocking some punches.
Stringfellow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stringfellow blocks a body shot from Jain.
Jain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Jain.
Stringfellow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jain.
Jain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringfellow tries to pull guard but Jain won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain tries to work over Stringfellow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jain can't find room to land a body shot as Stringfellow controls the action.
Stringfellow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stringfellow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jain.
Stringfellow breaks from the clinch.
Jain thuds a left hand into Stringfellow's body.
Jain slips a jab from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
Stringfellow throws a hook to the side of Jain's head but Jain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Stringfellow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stringfellow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jain.
Stringfellow tries to keep at a distance but Jain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stringfellow misses with some punches.
Jain throws a punch but it's blocked by Stringfellow.
Jain just leaning against Stringfellow, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow lands with a left to the head.
Jain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Jain.
Stringfellow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stringfellow.
Jain blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
Jain takes a shot to the head.
Jain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stringfellow's elbow.
Jain lands a shoulder strike.
Jain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stringfellow throws a head punch that misses.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jain lands a body punch.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jain lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moganesh Jain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
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!
Nice shot by Jain.
Stringfellow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Stringfellow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a big shot that misses.
Jain slips a jab and a cross from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws an overhand right that lands on Jain's shoulder, as Jain tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jain clobbers Stringfellow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stringfellow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stringfellow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stringfellow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain cracks Stringfellow with an open hand slap.
Jain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Stringfellow misses its intended target.
Jain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jain misses with a body shot.
It looked like Stringfellow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stringfellow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stringfellow just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringfellow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jain is looking for a kimura but Stringfellow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jain to get the leverage.
Stringfellow actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jain is trying to control the action in half guard but Stringfellow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jain works his way into side control.
Jain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stringfellow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jain is trying to get an arm triangle but Stringfellow is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain advances nicely into full mount.
Jain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stringfellow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain works his way to his opponent's back.
Stringfellow trying to control but not successfully.
Stringfellow tries to break free.
Stringfellow trying to control the hands but Jain won't let him.
Stringfellow showing good submission defense here.
Jain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stringfellow doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow wants to control his opponent's hands but Jain gets his hands free.
Jain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stringfellow trying to control the hands but Jain breaks the grip.
Jain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stringfellow is defending well though. Jain let's go of the attempt for now.
Jain has the hooks in. Stringfellow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stringfellow fending off the submission attempt from Jain.
Jain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stringfellow preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moganesh Jain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jain 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moganesh Jain!
A very excited looking Moganesh Jain 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Hughes (ranked 1475 p4p, 173 weight class) and Craig Wius (ranked 2374 p4p, 266 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Wius!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
And Wius tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wius moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Wius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wius.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face as Wius controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to control but Wius postures up.
Wius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to control but Wius postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Wius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Wius.
Wius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wius but great work by Hughes.
Hughes controls the position from side control.
Wius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hughes's best efforts.
Wius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wius pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wius sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wius passes into half guard.
Hughes trying to control here.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wius working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hughes's thigh. Hughes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Wius has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wius trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wius with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes misses with a hook. Wius ducked under it nicely.
Seymour Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wius stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Wius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Wius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wius slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Wius with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Wius's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wius is rocked!
Wius blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Wius.
Nice defenses there by Wius.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Wius is just out of range.
Hughes forces Wius back against the cage and clinches.
Wius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wius backwards.
Wius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wius has Hughes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wius is looking for a takedown.
Wius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hughes uses from the top position.
Craig Wius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wius is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Wius ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wius.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes throws a body punch but Wius moves out of range.
Wius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wius swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wius feints the counter takedown.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wius.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wius can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Wius. Beautiful body shot.
Wius scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Wius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Wius.
Wius wants to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch position.
Wius defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wius.
Wius throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wius tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Wius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes forces Wius back against the cage and clinches.
Wius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes presses Wius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes lands a body punch.
Wius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wius or not.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius takes a shot to the head.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hughes sends Wius crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hughes is motioning to the referee to let Wius up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wius is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wius manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a monster overhand right that drops Wius! Hughes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Hughes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Jackson (ranked 846 p4p, 116 weight class) and Josu Aingeru (ranked 637 p4p, 87 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josu Aingeru was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akoni Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josu Aingeru!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Akoni Jackson has been cut.
Aingeru scores with a punch to the head.
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Good body shot from Aingeru.
Jackson wants to stall.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson just leaning against Aingeru, taking a breather.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Aingeru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akoni Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Jackson gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akoni Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Jackson.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aingeru throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson tries to move into range but Aingeru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aingeru lands with an overhand left.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aingeru manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aingeru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aingeru misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru lands a body shot.
Jackson'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.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is working Aingeru over against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Aingeru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Jackson lands with a short shot to 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!
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson pushes Aingeru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josu Aingeru.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Akoni Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Josu Aingeru spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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