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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 4190 p4p, 354 weight class) and Kris Kartofloson (ranked 24074 p4p, 485 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 Kris Kartofloson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasz Rzasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kartofloson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartofloson closes the distance and pushes Rzasa back into the cage.
Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rzasa moves into the clinch.
Rzasa pulls guard effortlessly.
Rzasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rzasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzasa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kartofloson 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.
Kartofloson preventing the sweep.
Kartofloson is fighting to break Rzasa's control of his arms but Rzasa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rzasa keeping moving, preventing Kartofloson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartofloson postures up.
Rzasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Rzasa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartofloson throws a sloppy head kick and Rzasa moves out of range easily.
Kartofloson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rzasa is fending him off so far but Kartofloson persists. Nope, Rzasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Rzasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kartofloson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kartofloson feints the counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kartofloson is trying to pull guard but Rzasa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rzasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rzasa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kartofloson smiles and moves away.
Kartofloson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rzasa defends it nicely.
It looked like Rzasa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tomasz Rzasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kartofloson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rzasa defends well and Kartofloson ends up having to push Rzasa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kartofloson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rzasa.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kartofloson has eaten all the pies!
Kartofloson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kartofloson gets a clinch.
Rzasa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kartofloson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa has a takedown stuffed.
Kartofloson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rzasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kartofloson sprawls well. He's pushed Rzasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson has Rzasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kartofloson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kartofloson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rzasa.
Rzasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rzasa misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kartofloson is defended easily by Rzasa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa tries to bum rush Kartofloson with a series of wild strikes but Kartofloson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Kartofloson as Rzasa shoots in.
Kartofloson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rzasa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartofloson somewhat.
Rzasa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kartofloson.
Kartofloson moves in looking to clinch but Rzasa pushes him off.
Kartofloson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rzasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kartofloson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kartofloson shoots in but Rzasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kartofloson moves into the clinch.
Rzasa wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kris Kartofloson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Kartofloson misses.
Rzasa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rzasa closes the distance and clinches up with Kartofloson, looking for a takedown. Rzasa pushes Kartofloson against the cage but Kartofloson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rzasa avoids the head kick by Kartofloson.
Rzasa throws a nice head kick!
Tomasz Rzasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rzasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kartofloson wants to counter with a clinch but Rzasa pushes him away.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kartofloson tries to sprawl out of it but Rzasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kartofloson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Rzasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartofloson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kartofloson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kartofloson is trying to stall.
Kartofloson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartofloson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rzasa tries to avoid it but Kartofloson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rzasa to the ground. Rzasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kartofloson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rzasa goes for a double leg but Kartofloson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kartofloson continues to drive forward.
Kartofloson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rzasa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kartofloson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kartofloson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kartofloson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rzasa is fending him off so far but Kartofloson persists. Nope, Rzasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Kartofloson is breathing heavily.
Rzasa instigates a clinch.
Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rzasa rushes Kartofloson and presses him up against the cage.
Rzasa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kartofloson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kartofloson tries to bum rush Rzasa with a series of wild strikes but Rzasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa shoots for a takedown but Kartofloson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rzasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartofloson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kartofloson is trying to break the clinch but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage.
Kartofloson decides to pull guard.
Rzasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kartofloson is keeping the position for now.
Rzasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kartofloson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kartofloson working for a triangle but Rzasa defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rzasa wants to control from the top but Kartofloson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kartofloson has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kartofloson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartofloson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kartofloson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rzasa.
Kartofloson wants to clinch up but Rzasa keeps it at a distance.
Kartofloson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rzasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Rzasa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rzasa lands a slapping body shot.
Kartofloson forces Rzasa back against the cage and clinches.
Kartofloson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rzasa's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kartofloson's efforts to push away.
Rzasa breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kartofloson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kartofloson closes the distance and clinches.
Kartofloson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rzasa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rzasa is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rzasa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kartofloson goes for a takedown attempt but Rzasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rzasa misses with a takedown attempt - Kartofloson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kartofloson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rzasa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rzasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kartofloson swings for the body but Rzasa moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rzasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but Kartofloson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Rzasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzasa throws a front kick that sends Kartofloson stumbling back into the cage.
Kartofloson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rzasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rzasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartofloson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartofloson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rzasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rzasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kartofloson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kartofloson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rzasa is fending him off so far but Kartofloson persists. Nope, Rzasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Kartofloson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rzasa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kartofloson defends well and Rzasa ends up having to push Kartofloson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kartofloson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rzasa tries to clinch up but Kartofloson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rzasa slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartofloson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kartofloson thows a body kick. Rzasa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Rzasa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzasa rushes Kartofloson and presses him up against the cage.
Rzasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa clinches.
Kartofloson tries to pull guard but Rzasa holds him up against the cage and eventually Kartofloson drops back down to his feet.
Kartofloson is trying to pull guard but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rzasa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kartofloson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rzasa is fending him off so far but Kartofloson persists. Nope, Rzasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Rzasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartofloson, pushing him back against the cage.
Rzasa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kartofloson smiles and moves away.
Rzasa wants to clinch.
As Rzasa backs off Kartofloson throws a huge counter combo but Rzasa manages to avoid it all.
Rzasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartofloson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kartofloson.
Kartofloson pulls guard.
Rzasa controlling from the top position.
Kartofloson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rzasa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzasa shoots for a takedown but Kartofloson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tomasz Rzasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kris Kartofloson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rzasa leaves Kartofloson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Rzasa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kartofloson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomasz Rzasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 2784 p4p, 251 weight class) and Ktos Tam (ranked 5682 p4p, 387 weight class). Ktos Tam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Aurelius's chin.
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150 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ktos Tam!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius closes the distance and pushes Tam back into the cage.
Aurelius taking a breather.
Aurelius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tam is trying to keep an underhook but Aurelius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tam has hold of Aurelius's hands but Aurelius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Ktos Tam has been cut.
Tam has hold of Aurelius's hands but Aurelius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tam is rocked!
That has opened up Ktos Tam's cut even more.
Aurelius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelius lands strikes from half guard.
Tam is still in real trouble! Can Aurelius finish him?
Aurelius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tam is just riding it out for now. Aurelius eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius lands a big elbow - Tam is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Aurelius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Aurelius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcus Aurelius waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 1152 p4p, 136 weight class) and Bill Oddie (ranked 3265 p4p, 281 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by 나쁜 달 상승. Oddie has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Oddie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oddie connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
No luck for Ji Woo with that takedown attempt.
Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oddie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oddie scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Oddie in a clinch.
Oddie breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ji Woo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oddie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oddie throws a lazy head kick
and Ji Woo counters with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oddies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Oddie in a clinch.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oddie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oddie controls his hands.
Oddie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oddie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji Woo misses with a wild combination.
Ji Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oddie looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Oddie avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Oddie misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oddie on the side of the head.
Oddie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oddie tries to bum rush Ji Woo with a series of wild strikes but Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Oddie moved out of range.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Oddie.
Ji Woo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oddie misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Oddie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ji Woo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Ji Woo coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Oddie's shoulder, as Oddie tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo tests Oddie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oddie misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Oddie sprawls well.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Ji Woo.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Oddie is out of range.
Ji Woo lunges at Oddie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oddie's hand.
Oddie misses with a double jab.
Oddie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo connects with a jab.
Ji Woo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Oddie.
Bill Oddie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Oddie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oddie throws a head kick but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oddie momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids the head kick by Oddie.
Ji Woo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oddie is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Oddie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
A big left from Oddie misses.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ji Woo lands the left hand.
Ji Woo moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oddie is keeping busy.
Ji Woo prevents Oddie from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddie blocking some punches.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oddie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Ji Woo'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.
Oddie misses with a knee strike.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Oddie scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a shot to the body.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Oddie lands a left hand.
Ji Woo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oddie backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oddie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bong Ji Woo has been cut.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Oddie lands a jab.
Oddie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bill Oddie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oddie throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Oddie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Oddie misses with a hook.
Oddie tries a head kick but it misses.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses.
Oddie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Ji Woo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Ji Woo scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oddie throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ji Woo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oddie eats them both and turns towards Ji Woo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ji Woo throws a head kick but Oddie moves out of range.
Oddie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ji Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Oddie.
Ji Woo throws a big counter combination but Oddie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ji Woo throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Ji Woo walks into a jab.
Ji Woo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oddie on his heels. He'll look to pass Oddie's guard now, I'm sure.
Ji Woo won't allow Oddie to get back to his feet.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oddie is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Oddie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oddie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ji Woo manages to get himself to full guard.
Ji Woo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oddie is aware though and is defending well.
Oddie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo has his foot on Oddie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oddie works his way back into a safe position though.
Ji Woo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oddie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Oddie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Oddie is proving a slippery customer.
Oddie looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ji Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oddie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ji Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Oddie's legs - danger averted.
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!
Ji Woo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ji Woo trying to control but Oddie is working from the bottom.
Oddie wants to sweep here but Ji Woo controlling him for the moment.
Ji Woo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throwing strikes from guard but Oddie blocks nicely.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo passes into half guard.
Oddie is looking to escape.
Ji Woo is working for a kimura but Oddie is defending it quite comfortably.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oddie can do to turn this around?
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oddie trying to control but Ji Woo postures up.
Oddie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Oddie keeps trying to improve his position.
Ji Woo wants to work for an arm triangle but Oddie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oddie is trying to stand back up but Ji Woo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions.
Oddie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oddie won't allow Ji Woo to pass to mount.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura but Oddie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ji Woo to get the leverage.
Oddie is trying to control but can't.
Ji Woo is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bong Ji Woo's cut.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Oddie moves out of range.
Oddie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oddie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oddie in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Oddie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Oddie.
Oddie ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Nice uppercut lands for Oddie. That snapped Ji Woo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo throws a series of punches but Oddie avoids them all with ease.
Oddie throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oddie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oddie.
Oddie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Oddie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oddie misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ji Woo jabs Oddie right on the nose. Oddie blinks but takes it well.
Oddie throws a right hand that Ji Woo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ji Woo also avoids with ease.
Oddie takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Oddie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oddie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Oddie shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oddie lands a slapping body shot.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oddie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oddie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oddie ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo clinches up against the cage.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is looking to control Oddie's arms but Oddie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ji Woo has his back to the cage.
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oddie as he jumps to the side.
Oddie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Oddie ducked under it nicely.
Oddie avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oddie! But no joy.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses.
Ji Woo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ji Woo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oddie misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bill Oddie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oddie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oddie.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Oddie throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Oddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Oddie.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ji Woo!
Oddie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ji Woo tries to bum rush Oddie with a series of wild strikes but Oddie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oddie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Oddie circles away.
Ji Woo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Oddie.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oddie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo gets a double leg takedown into Oddie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ji Woo pushes down on Oddie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ji Woo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oddie is just riding it out for now. Ji Woo eventually gives up the hold.
Ji Woo is keen to just control but Oddie is a slippery customer.
Oddie tries to roll over but Ji Woo keeps him under control.
Oddie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji Woo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
In his post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Vi Karlson (ranked 2451 p4p, 287 weight class) and Nick Sins (ranked 2032 p4p, 239 weight class). Nick Sins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Vi Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson looks to land a left hand but Sins moved out of range nicely.
Sins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlson's hands.
Sins scores with a punch to the head.
Sins throws a good cross that connects.
Karlson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karlson throws the left hand but Sins avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sins! But no joy.
Sins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sins's hands.
Karlson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sins to score with a decent uppercut.
Sins lands a left and a right that send Karlson crashing to the mat, dazed. Sins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Karlson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sins slips under a jab from Karlson.
Oh Karlson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sins cracks Karlson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Karlson falls to his knees and Sins doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Sins!
A very excited looking Nick Sins 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Magnum (ranked 2080 p4p, 112 weight class) and Marcel Petiot (ranked 3204 p4p, 164 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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144 lbs
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Petiot!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum tries a low kick but Petiot avoids it.
Petiot forces Magnum back against the cage and clinches.
Magnum is pressed up against the cage. Petiot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magnum down to the mat. Magnum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petiot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magnum circles away.
Petiot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magnum.
Petiot lands a jab-cross combination.
Petiot looks to land a combination. Magnum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petiot has Magnum up against the cage in a clinch.
Petiot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petiot.
Magnum struggles to land a body shot inside as Petiot controls his hands.
Petiot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnum working aggressively here.
Magnum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justin Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Petiot.
Magnum struggles to land a body shot inside as Petiot controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnum.
Magnum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum digs a right hand into Petiot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petiot's gas tank.
Magnum tries to throw a body punch but Petiot avoids it by throwing Magnum back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petiot.
Magnum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnum is leaning against Petiot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Magnum as the two fighters clinch.
Magnum tries to work over Petiot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petiot.
Magnum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petiot.
Magnum tries to work over Petiot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnum keeps control of Petiot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petiot goes for a takedown attempt but Magnum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magnum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petiot back to the cage. Magnum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magnum misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petiot pulls guard successfully.
Magnum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petiot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Petiot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnum stays in close to Petiot's body and controls the position.
Petiot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petiot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magnum is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magnum stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Petiot.
Justin Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petiot ducks right into an uppercut from Magnum.
A clash of legs there as Petiot blocks the low kick.
Petiot doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnum circles away.
Petiot throws out a powerful jab.
Petiot avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petiot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magnum!
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petiot takes a little break here. Magnum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petiot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magnum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petiot's guard! Nice work there by Magnum!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnum trying to control but Petiot is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Magnum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Magnum.
Petiot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petiot catches Magnum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Justin Magnum is winning the standup battle so far.
Petiot misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnum counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnum throws a right hand that Petiot ducks under and follows up with a left that Petiot also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petiot or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnum, which made it look bad.
Petiot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magnum's waist but Magnum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petiot off to one side.
No joy there for Magnum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petiot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnum as he avoids it easily.
Magnum throws a big counter combination but Petiot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Justin Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Petiot.
Magnum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petiot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magnum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petiot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magnum's waist but Magnum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petiot off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magnum connects with a body shot.
Petiot shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnum. Petiot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnum pushes Petiot up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnum struggles to land a body shot inside as Petiot controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petiot.
Petiot jumps guard.
Magnum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petiot is looking to stand back up but Magnum counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petiot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum controlling the action here.
Magnum passes into side control, despite Petiot's attempt to control the position.
Petiot tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Magnum presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Magnum looking to control but Petiot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magnum avoids the attempt from Petiot to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petiot controls the position.
Magnum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Magnum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petiot is looking to improve his position but Magnum isn't that keen on the idea.
Magnum controlling his opponent.
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.
Magnum lands a nice shot to the head.
Magnum tries to control but Petiot wriggling away.
Magnum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petiot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Magnum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Petiot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petiot dives in for a single leg takedown but Magnum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petiot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magnum sprawls well. Magnum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petiot gets slowly back to his feet.
Petiot slips a jab and a cross from Magnum.
Magnum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petiot backs up against the cage.
Petiot misses with a body kick.
Magnum clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Magnum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnum.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnum.
Magnum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petiot can do to turn this around?
Petiot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petiot pulls guard.
Magnum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petiot wants to sweep but no luck.
Magnum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petiot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Petiot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnum content to stall in guard here.
Magnum continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petiot looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnum is just out of range.
Magnum connects with a crisp jab.
Magnum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petiot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petiot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petiot takes one on the button.
Magnum clinches up with Petiot and pushes him back against the cage.
Magnum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnum tries a body shot but Petiot blocks it.
A body shot lands from Magnum.
Magnum prevents a body shot from Petiot.
Magnum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petiot'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.
Magnum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petiot tries to pull guard but Magnum holds him up against the cage and eventually Petiot drops back down to his feet.
Justin Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Petiot.
Magnum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petiot backwards.
Petiot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petiot blocks a body shot from Magnum.
Magnum can't find room to land a body shot as Petiot controls the action.
Magnum has a couple of punches blocked by Petiot.
Magnum keeps control of Petiot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petiot's elbow.
Justin Magnum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petiot jumps guard but Magnum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Petiot is trying to stall.
Magnum tries to work over Petiot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petiot is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcel Petiot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Magnum on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Magnum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magnum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Magnum!
A very excited looking Justin Magnum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 1886 p4p, 197 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 2269 p4p, 221 weight class). MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran 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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157 lbs
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159 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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World class 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morad throws out a leg kick but MacAuliffe moves out of range and Morad only half commits.
MacAuliffe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morad bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Morad moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Morad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe digs a good body shot into Morad's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morad is looking to counter punch.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morad.
Morad moves out of range of the strikes.
Morad gets a clinch.
MacAuliffe is looking for a takedown.
Morad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAuliffe's elbow.
MacAuliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Morad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Morad breaks the clinch.
MacAuliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacAuliffe moves away from the strike by Morad.
Morad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morad has MacAuliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Morad effectively controlling the action here.
Morad misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Morad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morad misses with some punches.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacAuliffe walks into a straight right hand from Morad.
Morad swings for the body but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Morad lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAuliffe doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Morad misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Morad avoids them all with ease.
MacAuliffe looks to land a right hand but Morad moved out of range.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAuliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacAuliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morad catches MacAuliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morad avoids the head kick by MacAuliffe.
A combination from MacAuliffe does no damage.
Morad fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAuliffe just manages to avoid it.
Morad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAuliffe moves away.
Morad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAuliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Morad.
Morad connects with the punch.
Morad takes a swing at MacAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morad counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAuliffe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morad cracks MacAuliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAuliffe.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Morad is looking to counter the offense by MacAuliffe and move into the clinch.
Morad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morad!
MacAuliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morad gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad scores with a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morad drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Nice body punch from Morad.
Morad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morad can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Morad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morad displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacAuliffe up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAuliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad misses with a punch to the body.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
Morad can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Morad throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe goes for a takedown attempt but Morad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacAuliffe fails with the takedown.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
It looked like Morad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morad misses the jab.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morad thuds his right hand into MacAuliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe shoots for a double leg takedown but Morad sprawls well. He's pushed MacAuliffe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
A head kick misses from MacAuliffe.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. MacAuliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAuliffe needs to keep his hands up - Morad had a free shot at his head there.
MacAuliffe throws a hook but Morad blocks it.
Morad throws a body shot but no joy.
Morad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad lands a nice shot to the body.
Morad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Morad.
MacAuliffe gets control of Morad's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacAuliffe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacAuliffe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morad defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacAuliffe is looking to regain half guard here but Morad keeps moving and retains side control.
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morad wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping him busy.
MacAuliffe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Morad control the position.
MacAuliffe tries to get to full guard but Morad has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morad won't allow MacAuliffe to sweep him here.
Morad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
Morad wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacAuliffe wants to sweep but no luck.
Morad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacAuliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morad forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Morad lands a nice hook to MacAuliffe's body. MacAuliffe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morad sizes up MacAuliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Erran Morad is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
Morad misses with a hook.
MacAuliffe misses with the combination.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Morad digs a good body shot into MacAuliffe's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Morad misses.
MacAuliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from MacAuliffe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from MacAuliffe misses.
Morad is looking to counter punch.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Morad lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAuliffe doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
MacAuliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Morad counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacAuliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erran Morad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morad circles away quickly and effectively.
MacAuliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Morad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacAuliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacAuliffe misses with a head kick.
MacAuliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Morad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Some wild striking there from Morad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morad.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad sizes up MacAuliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad connects with a crisp jab.
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!
MacAuliffe has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for MacAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morad throws a series of punches but MacAuliffe avoids them all with ease.
Morad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morad fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAuliffe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAuliffe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacAuliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morad finds it's way round the side to connect with MacAuliffe's head.
Morad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad jabs at MacAuliffe's body.
Morad cracks a nice hook into MacAuliffe's ribs.
MacAuliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAuliffe throws a lazy head kick
and Morad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAuliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Morad jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAuliffe can do to turn this around?
Morad thuds a left hand into MacAuliffe's body.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAuliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacAuliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Morad.
Morad swings for the body but MacAuliffe moves out of range.
The fighters circling - MacAuliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morad throws a shot to the body.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad slips a jab and a cross from MacAuliffe.
Morad fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAuliffe just manages to avoid 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!
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Morad. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe fails with the takedown
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baeddan MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morad digs a good hook to MacAuliffe's body.
MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A solid body kick from Morad.
Sloppy strikes from MacAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
MacAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad moves into the clinch.
Morad cracks MacAuliffe with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!
A very excited looking Erran Morad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 1213 p4p, 155 weight class) and Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 1575 p4p, 195 weight class). Aguinaldo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Noypi by Bamboo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd clinches.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage.
Aguinaldo presses Marciano 3rd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano 3rd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aguinaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo is defending well.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguinaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marciano 3rd working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano 3rd pulls Aguinaldo into guard.
Marciano 3rd 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.
Aguinaldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aguinaldo manages to get himself to full guard.
Marciano 3rd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aguinaldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aguinaldo tries to get out of the position.
Aguinaldo is pulling down on Marciano 3rd's head. It's preventing any offense from Marciano 3rd, at least for the moment.
Marciano 3rd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aguinaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aguinaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo looking to control.
Marciano 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marciano 3rd throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano 3rd throwing strikes but missing.
Aguinaldo keeping moving, preventing Marciano 3rd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguinaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marciano 3rd postures up in Aguinaldo's guard and throws a big left but Aguinaldo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marciano 3rd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aguinaldo holds on and takes a little breather.
Marciano 3rd stands up and waves to Aguinaldo to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd lands a lovely overhand right.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
Aguinaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd feints a counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice uppercut.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch up.
Marciano 3rd lands with an uppercut that bounces Aguinaldo off the cage and back into range.
Marciano 3rd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguinaldo on the side of the head.
Aguinaldo is rocked!
Marciano 3rd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aguinaldo as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Aguinaldo.
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
Marciano 3rd moves into the clinch successfully.
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd fails to land the takedown.
Aguinaldo clinches with his opponent.
Marciano 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aguinaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguinaldo takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aguinaldo as he jumps to the side.
Aguinaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
A jab from Aguinaldo misses.
A slow jab from Aguinaldo misses its intended target.
Aguinaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano 3rd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Aguinaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marciano 3rd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd trying to stall but Aguinaldo improves his position.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aguinaldo gets tackled into the cage by Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd maintains the clinch.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aguinaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marciano 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Marciano 3rd both land. Nice combination.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo misses with an uppercut.
Aguinaldo walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguinaldo is looking to clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands with a good body shot.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguinaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aguinaldo missing with a left hand there. Marciano 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aguinaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves in looking to clinch but Aguinaldo pushes him off.
Aguinaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd instigates a clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd is trying to drag Aguinaldo to the mat but Aguinaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aguinaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd tries to break the clinch but Aguinaldo is controlling the position.
Aguinaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguinaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguinaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aguinaldo's hands.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch there but Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aguinaldo has managed to clinch.
Aguinaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano 3rd is trying to push Aguinaldo away but Aguinaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd has Aguinaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aguinaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aguinaldo gets underhooks to prevent Marciano 3rd's takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguinaldo avoids the head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aguinaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aguinaldo fails to land.
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 3rd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo circles away.
Aguinaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aguinaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marciano 3rd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd scores with a hook to the body. Aguinaldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aguinaldo throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Marciano 3rd tries to bum rush Aguinaldo with a series of wild strikes but Aguinaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aguinaldo throwing a counter right hand but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aguinaldo tries to avoid it but Marciano 3rd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aguinaldo to the ground. Aguinaldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marciano 3rd avoids the body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd is having none of it.
Marciano 3rd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aguinaldo defends it well.
Aguinaldo throws out a loose jab but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd pushes Aguinaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd tries for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks.
Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow.
Marciano 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd wants a takedown but no success here.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo is defending well.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano 3rd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marciano 3rd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marciano 3rd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aguinaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd digs a right hand underneath Aguinaldo's ribcage. Aguinaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marciano 3rd tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it.
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguinaldo misses with a straight left.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Aguinaldo shows good takedown defense.
Aguinaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd thumps Aguinaldo with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd walks into a straight right hand from Aguinaldo.
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano 3rd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aguinaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Aguinaldo.
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguinaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano 3rd lands a head kick. Aguinaldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aguinaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano 3rd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguinaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguinaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aguinaldo is fending him off so far but Marciano 3rd persists. Nope, Aguinaldo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aguinaldo as he avoids it easily.
Aguinaldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marciano 3rd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguinaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aguinaldo throwing a counter right hand but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano 3rd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguinaldo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aguinaldo clobbers Marciano 3rd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank Marciano 3rd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano 3rd misses with a takedown attempt
and Aguinaldo counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Aguinaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano 3rd 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
The defeated Emilio Aguinaldo had this to say: 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 1647 p4p, 202 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 1834 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Mma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mma throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Mma jabs Dean right on the nose. Dean blinks but takes it well.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mma connects with a body shot that sends Dean's belly button to the back.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mma.
Dean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
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!
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean misses with the head strike.
Mma breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mma as he connects with a hook.
Crunch! Dean slams his shin into Mma's torso.
Mma misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
Dean scores with a head kick.
Mma slips under a jab from Dean.
Mma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Mma.
Mma looks to throw a body kick
and Dean counters with a good, hard body kick but Mma shrugs it off.
Dean blocks a head kick by Mma.
Dean motions for Mma to come forward. Dean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Mma's belly button to the back.
Dean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma throws a wild body kick that Dean sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to clinch.
Dean slips under a jab.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean throws a head kick but Mma moves out of range.
Mma throws a lazy uppercut
and Dean counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Mma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mma looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Dean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Mma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mma throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mma moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDean.
Dean tries to clinch there but Mma circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mma lands with a good body shot.
Mma misses with a hook.
Mma throws the kick towards the body but Dean avoids it.
Mma throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean walks into a jab.
Dean throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dean.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mma throws a low kick but Dean avoids it.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jeff Mma has been cut.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dean thuds his right hand into Mma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dean lands a head kick!
Mma misses with a right hand
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mma is rocked!
Dean misses with a looping right.
Mma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dean avoids it.
Dean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dean at a distance.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dean.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Mma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dean takes a step back to recover.
Dean moves out of range of the body kick.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dean is out of range and Mma settles back down.
Dean flicks out a counter leg kick but Mma steps away.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma lands a head shot.
Mma ducks right into an uppercut from Dean.
Mma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dean counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Mma throws an off balance right hand
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mma fakes the leg kick and cracks Dean in the body.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mma at a distance.
Dean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mma misses with a hook
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dean clinches up with Mma and pushes him back against the cage.
Mma manages to break the clinch.
Mma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Dean tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Mma misses its target.
Mma misses the shot to the body.
Mma misses with an uppercut
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Mma throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Mma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean slips a straight right by Mma.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mma, right into the meat.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Mma's belly button to the back.
Mma keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean misses the jab.
Mma is looking to counter punch.
Dean throws a jab when Mma was well out of range.
Mma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dean takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Mma throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dean.
Dean blocks a jab.
Dean was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mma moves out of range as Dean strikes.
Mma is looking for a counter combo.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Mma moves out of range easily.
Dean checks the leg kick.
Dean lunges at Mma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mma's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mma misses the target.
Mma moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDean.
Dean with a hook.
Mma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Dean drops Mma with a beautiful combination! Mma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dean is looking for the KO!
Oh Mma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean drops Mma with a huge uppercut! Mma drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dean is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Ralph Dean!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Harada (ranked 1748 p4p, 196 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 770 p4p, 90 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Harada only half commits.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Harada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Harada.
Harada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Harada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Harada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Harada as he connects with a hook.
Harada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Harada throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Harada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harada throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Harada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi slips a jab from Harada.
Harada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harada.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Harada looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Harada misses with a kick to the body.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Harada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Harada misses.
Harada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada jabs at Urameshi's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harada rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Harada's head.
Harada throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harada tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Harada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Harada misses the target.
Harada throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi sizes up Harada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi works Harada's body with a nice hook.
Harada slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Harada throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haradas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Harada throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Harada throws out a powerful jab.
Harada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Harada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Harada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Harada swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harada on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Harada avoids nicely.
Harada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Harada is rocked!
Urameshi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Harada falls backwards - clearly groggy! Urameshi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 327 p4p, 44 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 2070 p4p, 245 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Horn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Horn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horn misses with a kick to the body.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horn scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horn checks a low kick from Nova.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova clobbers Horn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Horn catches Nova right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova misses with a wild combination.
Horn throws a right hand that misses
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.
Nova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
As Horn backs away, Nova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Nova misses.
Horn blocks a jab.
Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horn throws a head kick but Nova moves out of range.
Nova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horn can pounce on him.
Nova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horn's head.
Horn moves out of range as Nova strikes.
A cross from Horn lands.
A low kick from Horn misses
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova knocks out Horn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nova before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nova picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova retains his welterweight title!
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pop
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RATING
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