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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Fresh (ranked 2509 p4p, 283 weight class) and Conor MacGregar (ranked 7043 p4p, 581 weight class). MacGregar has chosen Hell is my middle name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor MacGregar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh misses with a body kick.
Fresh lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGregar's sensitive parts.
MacGregar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fresh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacGregar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fresh.
Fresh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGregar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fresh.
MacGregar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fresh defends it well.
Fresh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregar.
MacGregar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fresh was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGregar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGregar connects with a couple of short punches.
Fresh looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGregar is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh looking for subs off his back but MacGregar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fresh is trying to control but can't.
MacGregar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fresh moves into full guard.
Fresh has momentary wrist control but MacGregar slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two 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.
Fresh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGregar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fresh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGregar defends well.
MacGregar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fresh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGregar defends it easily.
Fresh seems keen to control MacGregar's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGregar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacGregar connects with a couple of short punches.
Fresh is rocked!
MacGregar is in close to Fresh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Fresh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGregar loads up on a big left hand. Fresh felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - MacGregar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fresh can't hide his disappointment, as MacGregar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor MacGregar!
Conor MacGregar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 1877 p4p, 206 weight class) and Thip Top (ranked 5111 p4p, 406 weight class). Thip Top 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thip Top!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Top pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Top avoids it well and moves away.
Top gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
Top tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Top is having none of it.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Top defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Barbosa connects with a nice short shot to Top's temple.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Top is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Top defends it well.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Top preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Top is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two 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.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Top is having none of it.
Barbosa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Top is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa moves nicely into side control.
Barbosa wants to control but Top is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Top struggling a bit here.
Top prevents Barbosa from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Top is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barbosa cracks Top with a big elbow.
Top has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Top wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Top is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Top dodges the ground and pound from Barbosa.
Top is looking for a sweep.
Top managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Top managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barbosa wants to control but Top is keeping him busy.
Barbosa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Top some visible discomfort.
Top wants to control but Barbosa postures up.
Top wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
Top parries the strikes from Barbosa easily there. Barbosa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Top to escape.
An elbow from Barbosa crashes against the mat.
Barbosa in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Top keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa 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.
Top fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Top looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Top misses with a head kick.
Top tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Top has managed to clinch.
Barbosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Top prevents it.
Top trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Top into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Top regains guard.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Top blocks nicely.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Top keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbosa stands and throws Top's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Top regains half guard, as Barbosa was trying to land strikes.
Barbosa lands strikes from half guard.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Top keeps working.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Top has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Top is trying to stand.
Barbosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa winds up and cracks Top with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Top keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Top is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Top avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Top wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is just content to waste time from the top position. Top takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa throwing strikes but Top manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Top rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Top smiles and moves away.
Top tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Top.
Top wants to clinch.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Top avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa uses his free foot to push down on Top's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Top.
Top gets back to half guard.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Top does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa with the ground and pound but Top uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Top is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thip Top has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Top is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Top is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Top tries to kick Barbosa off but Barbosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barbosa misses with a head shot. Top uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbosa passes Top's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Top is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Top on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa prevents Top from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Top is doing well to control the position and prevent Barbosa from advancing to side control.
Caio Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Roy (ranked 1100 p4p, 58 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 1121 p4p, 62 weight class). Thunder has chosen Who Set The World On Fire as his entrance music. Distant Thunder will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder moves out of range of the leg kick from Roy.
Roy misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roy throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Roy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Thunder coming out on top.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy lands a nice hook to Thunder's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Roy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with Roy's head.
Roy misses with a body kick.
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Thunder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder tries to score with a low kick but Roy moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Roy slams his shin into Thunder's torso.
Roy keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Roy misses.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Roy swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder lands a body punch.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Roy blocks an elbow strike.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Roy.
Thunder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roy blocks the elbow strike.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy breaks from the clinch.
Thunder cracks Roy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Roy lands.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy. Roy obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunder throws a one two combo.
Roy is rocked!
Roy rushes Thunder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
A short right from Roy on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Roy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Robin Roy has been cut.
Thunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder lands an elbow just above Roy 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thunder creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Roy! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Thunder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distant Thunder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 2234 p4p, 283 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 1343 p4p, 186 weight class). Watson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anarchy in the UK. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuff connects with the punch.
Nuff misses with a straight left.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Nuff's defenses.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuff moves away.
Nuff throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson looks to land a combination but Nuff avoids it well.
Watson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Nuff throws a right hand that misses
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sho Nuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Nuff sees coming a mile off.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watson throws a solid leg kick but Nuff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watson.
It seemed like Nuff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nuff blocks a leg kick.
Nuff avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff scores with a nice head shot.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nuff, as that shot connected.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nuff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nuff throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nuff thows a body kick. Watson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuff is just out of range.
Watson lunges at Nuff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nuff's hand.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nuff eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nuff misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nuff throws a front kick that sends Watson stumbling back into the cage.
Nuff throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nuff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nuff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Watson eats them both and turns towards Nuff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nuff throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Nuff's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nuff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nuff doesn't seem phased though.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
letting Nuff counter with a right hand.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Nuff.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuff.
Nuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Nuff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Nuff settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff misses with a looping right.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Nuff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuff moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
Nuff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nuff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nuff misses with an elbow strike.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuff lands an elbow inside.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Nuff finds it's target.
Nuff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nuff lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Nuff misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nuff misses.
Nuff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nuff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
Nuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuff misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Watson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuff misses with a leg kick.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nuff misses with the body kick
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Nuff didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Nuff keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sho Nuff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson lands a head shot.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Nuff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Nuff is rocked!
Nuff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nuff swinging wildly here.
Nuff tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Nuff is out of range.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nuff tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Sho Nuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuff avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nuff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nuff on the side of the head.
Nuff motions for Watson to come forward. Nuff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nuff misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuff seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuff misses with an uppercut.
Nuff tries to land a body kick
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuff won't be happy with that.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuff keeps working.
The strikes coming from Watson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Watson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nuff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watson trying to control the position but Nuff is working away.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries for a kimura but Nuff is defending well.
Watson wants to control but Nuff is keeping him busy.
Nuff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Paul Joseph Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Watson crashes against the mat.
Watson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nuff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nuff is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson working away.
Watson in side control, throwing shots but Nuff defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Watson.
Watson trying to control the action but Nuff is working from the bottom.
Nuff prevents Watson from improving position.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nuff is avoiding damage well.
Watson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuff is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Watson blocks the body kick.
Watson throws a low kick but Nuff moves out of range easily.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuff is just out of range.
Nuff misses with an uppercut.
Watson slips a straight right by Nuff.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Nuff misses its intended target.
A big right from Nuff misses.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Nuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Watson looks for a takedown but Nuff sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Nuff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Nuff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuff moves away.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nuff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuff misses with a low kick.
Nuff misses with a kick to the body.
Nuff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Nuff got wobbled bad by a big combination! Watson presses forward with punches and knees until Nuff stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Nuff closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Breno Gracie (ranked 2176 p4p, 283 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 1227 p4p, 173 weight class). Kill Monger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Breno Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monger forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Monger has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Monger.
Monger working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie jumps guard but Monger stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monger walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Monger.
It looks like Breno Gracie has been cut.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in but Monger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Monger is out of range.
Monger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Monger has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monger walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monger gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Monger won't allow it.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monger working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Monger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monger with a knee to the head.
Monger landing knees to the head.
Monger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monger landing knees to the head.
Breno Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Monger lands a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Monger pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kill Monger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 528 p4p, 71 weight class) and Professor Xe (ranked 1440 p4p, 169 weight class). Duke McStoner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McStoner cracks Xe with a good jab.
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Xe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McStoner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McStoner throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. McStoner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McStoner throws a lazy right hand but Xe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Xe finds it's target.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner lands a glancing blow to the side of Xe's head.
McStoner misses the shot to the body.
Xe shoots in and drives through. McStoner sprawls well.
McStoner digs a good hook to Xe's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStoner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from McStoner.
McStoner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McStoner misses with a series of wild punches.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McStoner doesn't seem bothered though.
Xe throws a body punch but McStoner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Xe.
McStoner thuds a left hand into Xe's body.
Xe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McStoner throws a jab but it's blocked by Xe.
Xe looks to throw the jab but McStoner is out of range.
McStoner looks to land a left hand but Xe moved out of range nicely.
Xe moves away from the strike by McStoner.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from McStoner.
McStoner misses with a straight left.
McStoner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xe to score with a decent uppercut.
McStoner misses with a two punch combination.
McStoner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McStoner throws a right hand that misses
and Xe counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from McStoner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McStoner scores with a jab.
McStoner lands with a cross.
McStoner misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xe slips a straight right by McStoner.
Nice sprawl there from McStoner as Xe shoots in.
McStoner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McStoner looks to land a left hand but Xe moved out of range nicely.
Xe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStoner.
McStoner misses with an uppercut. Xe saw that one coming.
McStoner throws a combination that misses
and Xe counters with a stiff right hand.
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on Xe's shoulder, as Xe tries to avoid the shot.
McStoner jabs Xe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McStoner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xe.
Xe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McStoner throws a lazy right hand but Xe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McStoner misses with a few strikes there.
Xe throws out a counter right but McStoner avoids it with no problem.
Xe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from McStoner misses.
Xe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xe works McStoner's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McStoner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McStoner looks to land a right hand but Xe moved out of range.
McStoner missing with a left hand there. Xe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xe wants to counter the offense by McStoner and move into the clinch position.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from McStoner.
Duke McStoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xe punishes McStoner's body with a nice straight punch.
Xe forces McStoner back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Xe as the two fighters clinch.
Xe misses with a punch to the body.
McStoner is leaning against Xe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xe has McStoner pressed against the cage, preventing McStoner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McStoner is trying to push Xe away but Xe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McStoner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xe backwards.
Xe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xe misses with a hook from the clinch.
McStoner throws a punch but it's blocked by Xe.
McStoner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McStoner misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McStoner scores with a nice short uppercut.
McStoner tries to throw a body punch but Xe avoids it by throwing McStoner back against the cage.
Xe tries a body shot but McStoner blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Xe.
Xe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStoner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStoner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Xe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xe trying to control but McStoner is working from the bottom.
McStoner pulls Xe in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from McStoner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McStoner keeping full guard, as Xe tries to pass.
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 Duke McStoner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! McStoner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xe tries to close the distance and clinch up but McStoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McStoner blocks a jab.
Xe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xe throws a jab when McStoner was well out of range.
Xe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xe there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStoner. Xe does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xe slips under a jab.
Nice shot by McStoner.
Xe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McStoner misses with a combination
so Xe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xe controlling from the top position.
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Xe connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe trying to control but McStoner is working from the bottom.
Xe postures up and lands a big shot to McStoner's brow.
Xe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xe trying to control but McStoner is working from the bottom.
Xe stays in close to McStoner's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McStoner can't keep his opponent in guard - Xe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xe working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McStoner's thigh. McStoner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Xe connects with a couple of short punches.
Xe wants to pass the guard but McStoner is keeping the position.
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe throwing strikes but missing.
McStoner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStoner defending well as Xe loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Xe thows a left - swing and a miss!
McStoner throws a jab but it's blocked by Xe.
Xe misses with a hook. McStoner ducked under it nicely.
Xe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xe lands an overhand right.
Donk. McStoner catches Xe right on the button with a cross.
Xe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McStoner to score with a decent uppercut.
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on Xe's shoulder, as Xe tries to avoid the shot.
Xe fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStoner throws a series of punches but Xe avoids them all with ease.
McStoner throws a hook but Xe blocks it.
McStoner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McStoner walks into a jab.
McStoner is rocked!
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStoner was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
It looked like McStoner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from McStoner.
Xe cracks McStoner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh McStoner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Xe delivers a spinning backfist that drops McStoner like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Professor Xe!
After winning the bout, Professor Xe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Grossman (ranked 655 p4p, 76 weight class) and Max Halloween (ranked 1637 p4p, 187 weight class). Vasily Grossman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Halloween!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halloween scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Halloween ducks down to avoid it.
Halloween throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halloween throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Halloween's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossman under the eye.
Halloween misses with a wild combination.
Halloween misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Grossman's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grossman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halloween ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halloween cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halloween forces Grossman back against the cage and clinches.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halloween's elbow.
Halloween tries to throw a body punch but Grossman avoids it by throwing Halloween back against the cage.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloween misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Halloween tries to throw a body punch but Grossman avoids it by throwing Halloween back against the cage.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halloweens head.
Halloween is leaning against Grossman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halloween.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Halloween working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halloween misses with a punch to the body.
Halloween misses with an elbow over the top.
Halloween digs a right hand underneath Grossman's ribcage. Grossman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halloween has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Halloween drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grossman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halloween scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halloween misses the shot to the body.
Halloween swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halloween moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halloween throws a lazy right hand but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halloween throws a right and a left that Grossman avoids nicely.
Halloween takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Halloween and move into the clinch.
Halloween shoots and misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halloween gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Grossman.
Halloween prevents a body shot from Grossman.
A hook to the body from Grossman.
Halloween misses with a body punch.
Halloween goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halloween struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
Halloween goes for a takedown attempt but Grossman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Halloween.
Halloween throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halloween clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halloween manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Halloween.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloween swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halloween takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halloween scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Halloween.
Halloween uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Halloween throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halloween swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halloween is rocked!
Halloween takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halloween jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Grossman misses its target.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halloween misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halloween is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Halloween misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloween scores with a punch to the head.
Halloween throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. Halloween saw that one coming.
Halloween fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Halloween comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halloween seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Halloween coming out on top.
Halloween falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman looks to score with a jab to the body but Halloween is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Halloween misses
and Grossman counters with a big right hand! Oh Halloween is in trouble here! Grossman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 576 p4p, 83 weight class) and Valentin Saric (ranked 1129 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neuer avoids the body shot from Saric.
Neuer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neuer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric pushes Neuer up against the cage in a clinch.
Neuer can't get the takedown.
Neuer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neuer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saric regains guard.
Neuer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neuer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! Saric is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saric manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into Saric's guard.
Saric keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neuer is sitting in close to Saric's body. Saric has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neuer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neuer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saric.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero (ranked 802 p4p, 109 weight class) and Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 705 p4p, 95 weight class). Cruzeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cruzeiro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a body shot.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Cruzeiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cruzeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruzeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Cruzeiro.
A short right from Cruzeiro on the inside.
Cruzeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro blocking some punches.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cruzeiro.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Cruzeiro prevents a body shot from Romero.
Cruzeiro lands a shoulder strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Cruzeiro blocks a body shot from Romero.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruzeiro lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside.
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruzeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Joel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero cracks Cruzeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruzeiro.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruzeiro.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero lands the left hand.
Cruzeiro loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Cruzeiro is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero tries to move into range but Cruzeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Cruzeiro misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruzeiro tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Cruzeiro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruzeiro.
Romero misses with some punches.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruzeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruzeiro presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Cruzeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Cruzeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries to work over Cruzeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a left to the head.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero cracks Cruzeiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
letting Cruzeiro counter with a right hand.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Cruzeiro fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Romero to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Romero looks to clinch but Cruzeiro throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Romero taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julio Cruzeiro!
Our winner, Julio Cruzeiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 994 p4p, 124 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 517 p4p, 68 weight class). Aorigele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out. MBaku has chosen Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MBaku lands an overhand right.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MBaku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
MBaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aorigele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Aorigele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MBaku tries to clinch up.
MBaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aorigele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
Nice takedown defense from Aorigele. No joy for MBaku on that attempt.
Aorigele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
A jab from MBaku finds it's way through Aorigele's defenses.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Aorigele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aorigele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MBaku defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MBaku misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
MBaku lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Aorigele. Those never looked like landing.
Aorigele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aorigele throws a jab but it's blocked by MBaku.
A countering left hand to the body from MBaku misses.
MBaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MBaku lands with a good body shot.
Aorigele misses with a right hand
and MBaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MBaku cracks Aorigele with an open hand slap.
MBaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MBaku misses with an uppercut. Aorigele saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MBaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aorigele as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from MBaku misses.
Aorigele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MBaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MBaku lands with an overhand left.
MBaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
MBaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aorigele throws a big shot that misses.
Aorigele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MBaku.
Aorigele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MBaku.
Good shot there by MBaku.
We've been told by Aorigele's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MBaku misses with the combination.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MBaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aorigele under the eye.
Aorigele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MBaku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aorigele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aorigele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aorigele tries to avoid it but MBaku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aorigele to the ground. Aorigele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
MBaku throws a leg kick but Aorigele checks it.
Aorigele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
Donk. MBaku catches Aorigele right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Aorigele both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MBaku cracks a nice hook into Aorigele's ribs.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku blocks it.
MBaku slips under a jab from Aorigele.
MBaku wants to counter with a clinch but Aorigele pushes him away.
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MBaku misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Aorigele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aorigele drops his hands momentarily and MBaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MBaku lands a nice shot to the body.
MBaku throws a lazy right hand but Aorigele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku lands a slapping body shot.
Aorigele throws a right hand that misses
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a right and a left that both miss.
MBaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MBaku lands a nice shot that snaps Aorigele's head back.
MBaku swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
Panda Aorigele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aorigele is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele is trying to stand up here but MBaku is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MBaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aorigele at a distance.
MBaku lands with a nice combination. Aorigele backs away looking to recover.
MBaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aorigele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aorigele tries to bum rush MBaku with a series of wild strikes but MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MBaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MBaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MBaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku fails to land with a series of punches.
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MBaku is defended easily by Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aorigele was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
MBaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt
and Aorigele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aorigele missing with a left hand there. MBaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MBaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku misses with a wild combination.
MBaku stalks Aorigele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aorigele's face. Aorigele staggers backwards, shaken.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Aorigele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Aorigele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MBaku.
Aorigele misses with a left hand
and MBaku counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
MBaku looks to land a combination but Aorigele avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele leaves MBaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MBaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MBaku throws a lazy right hand but Aorigele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Aorigele misses the target.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aorigele manages to avoid it.
MBaku takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
Madik MBaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MBaku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aorigele did well to prevent MBaku getting side control.
Aorigele manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aorigele drops MBaku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MBaku looks back up at him and smiles so Aorigele waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
MBaku is rocked!
Aorigele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aorigele there as he acknowledges the shot.
MBaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aorigele.
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku closes the distance and clinches.
MBaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aorigele blocks a body shot from MBaku.
Aorigele gets through MBaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aorigele misses with a hook from the clinch.
MBaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aorigele breaks the clinch.
MBaku works Aorigele's body with a nice hook.
Jab from MBaku.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aorigele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MBaku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aorigele counters with a stiff right hand.
MBaku staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aorigele throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aorigele blocks a jab.
MBaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aorigele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MBaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aorigele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MBaku is controlling him well.
MBaku wants to control but Aorigele is keeping him busy.
MBaku working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aorigele is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele is not content to let MBaku control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MBaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aorigele circles away.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aorigele throwing a counter right hand but MBaku manages to avoid it.
MBaku scores with a jab to the body.
MBaku slips under a jab.
MBaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Aorigele counters with a nice body shot.
Aorigele defending well as MBaku loads up on a big left hand.
Aorigele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele misses with a straight right.
MBaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku clinches up against the cage.
MBaku pulls guard effortlessly.
MBaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aorigele tries to stand but MBaku is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aorigele is one step ahead there.
Aorigele wanted to stand there but MBaku had control of the position.
Aorigele decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
MBaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aorigele feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MBaku sprawling to the canvas! MBaku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aorigele finish him?!
MBaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Aorigele finish him?
Aorigele walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Aorigele misses.
MBaku seems to have recovered his senses.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Aorigele.
Panda Aorigele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aorigele looks to land a right hand but MBaku moved out of range.
MBaku shoots for a takedown but Aorigele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MBaku ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
MBaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MBaku wants to clinch up but Aorigele keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Aorigele there.
MBaku misses the body punch
letting Aorigele counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Aorigele.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aorigele is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aorigele pushes MBaku off looking to stand but MBaku dives back in and keeps control.
MBaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aorigele pushes MBaku off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aorigele misses the jab.
Aorigele throws an overhand right that lands on MBaku's shoulder, as MBaku tries to avoid the shot.
Aorigele swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku clinches.
Aorigele lands an uppercut.
Aorigele working aggressively here.
Aorigele breaks from the clinch.
Madik MBaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aorigele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MBaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MBaku moves into range and clinches up with Aorigele.
MBaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aorigele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aorigele.
Aorigele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MBaku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele manages to break the clinch.
MBaku fails with a takedown attempt.
MBaku rushes Aorigele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aorigele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku just misses with a punch to the body.
MBaku slips a jab from Aorigele.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aorigele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling MBaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Aorigele misses with a looping left.
MBaku throws a looping overhand right but Aorigele ducks down to avoid it.
MBaku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aorigele doesn't seem bothered though.
MBaku throws a body punch but Aorigele moves out of range.
Nice jab there from MBaku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda Aorigele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MBaku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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