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GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tshephang Batho (ranked 2674 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Johnny Zapp (ranked 383 p4p, 514 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshephang Batho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Zapp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Zapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Batho.
Zapp fails to land the takedown.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Zapp slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapp is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zapp trying to control but Batho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batho keeping moving, preventing Zapp from controlling successfully.
Zapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Batho keeps moving.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Zapp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapp thinking.
Zapp misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Batho, which made it look bad.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zapp cracks Batho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp closes the distance and clinches up with Batho, looking for a takedown. Zapp pushes Batho against the cage but Batho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapp is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapp tries to clinch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp drives through with a takedown into Batho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zapp has Batho in his guard.
Zapp wants to sweep here but Batho controlling him for the moment.
Batho wants to stand but Zapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zapp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batho defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batho is aware though and is defending well.
Batho tries to stand but Zapp is controlling from the bottom.
Zapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Batho counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice body shot.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Nice sprawl there from Batho as Zapp shoots in.
Batho is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapp rushes Batho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapp jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapp has a closed guard, preventing Batho from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp is trying to hold Batho in close to prevent damage but Batho has managed to pass into half guard.
Batho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zapp controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zapp tries to clinch but Batho moves out of range.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapp staying out of range there.
Batho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapp wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Batho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapp off to one side.
Johnny Zapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batho leaves Zapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapp.
Batho clobbers Zapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batho throws a nice looking combination but Zapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
Jab from Batho.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapp counters with a nice body shot.
Zapp shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapp closes the distance but Batho moves to the side
and Batho counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapp can do to turn this around?
Zapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Zapp is rocked!
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!
Zapp moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho scores with a counter punch that sends Zapp to the canvas! Batho smells blood - he's punishing Zapp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zapp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 2599 p4p, 3277 weight class) and Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 339 p4p, 419 weight class). Ivern Gustavsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns avoids the body shot from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Johns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johns throws a hook but Gustavsson avoids it easily.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Gustavsson throws a hook but Johns blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns walks into a jab.
 It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustavsson misses the target.
Johns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustavsson stuns Johns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustavsson throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Gustavsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johns slips under a jab.
Johns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johns.
Johns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gustavsson lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson cracks Johns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gustavsson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Johns right on the button. Johns goes down! Gustavsson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gustavsson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivern Gustavsson!
Our winner, Ivern Gustavsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Zetsika (ranked 2682 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 325 p4p, 398 weight class). Weecharangsan has chosen Sarama as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Zetsika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Zetsika misses
and Weecharangsan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Weecharangsan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Zetsika to work.
Weecharangsan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zetsika looking to slow down the pace here.
Weecharangsan looking to throw knees to the head but Zetsika is blocking nicely.
Weecharangsan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zetsika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zetsika has a couple of punches blocked by Weecharangsan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika has hold of one of Weecharangsan's legs. Weecharangsan is fighting the takedown attempt but Zetsika gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Weecharangsan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weecharangsan seems keen to control Zetsika's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weecharangsan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weecharangsan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zetsika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zetsika throws a big elbow that misses.
Zetsika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weecharangsan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zetsika throwing strikes from guard but Weecharangsan blocks nicely.
Weecharangsan is trying to keep Zetsika in close.
Weecharangsan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weecharangsan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zetsika lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weecharangsan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weecharangsan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weecharangsan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zetsika is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zetsika distracts Weecharangsan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zetsika throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weecharangsan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weecharangsan controlling Zetsika's posture.
Zetsika distracts Weecharangsan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weecharangsan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zetsika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weecharangsan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika postures up and lands a big shot to Weecharangsan's brow.
Zetsika postures up in Weecharangsan's guard and throws a big left but Weecharangsan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zetsika looking to pass the guard.
Weecharangsan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weecharangsan looking for a guillotine here but Zetsika defends easily.
Zetsika keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weecharangsan's head.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but Weecharangsan has wrist control.
Weecharangsan working for a triangle but Zetsika defends it easily.
Zetsika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weecharangsan controls Zetsika momentarily but Zetsika frees himself.
Zetsika working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weecharangsan wants to sweep here but Zetsika controlling him for the moment.
Weecharangsan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zetsika preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weecharangsan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weecharangsan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Zetsika's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zetsika closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weecharangsan wants to clinch up but Zetsika keeps it at a distance.
Zetsika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weecharangsan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zetsika stalls.
Zetsika successfully pulls guard.
Weecharangsan postures up.
Zetsika being controlled here, momentarily.
Antonio Zetsika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weecharangsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weecharangsan is looking to pass into half guard but Zetsika pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zetsika is in guard.
Zetsika postures up.
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Weecharangsan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zetsika lands a couple of digs.
Zetsika lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zetsika cracks Weecharangsan with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zetsika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zetsika keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weecharangsan's head.
Zetsika advances to half guard.
Zetsika looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zetsika thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Weecharangsan is looking for a sweep. Zetsika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weecharangsan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weecharangsan is just riding it out for now. Zetsika eventually gives up the hold.
Weecharangsan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Weecharangsan actively working from the bottom here.
Zetsika takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zetsika is looking for a kimura here.
Weecharangsan trying to hold on to Zetsika's head to control him but Zetsika postures up.
Zetsika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weecharangsan can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika is looking for a kimura here.
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weecharangsan trying to control here.
Zetsika thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weecharangsan is trying to maintain the position but Zetsika is very close to passing his half guard.
Zetsika slips a nice elbow through Weecharangsan's hands, connecting with Weecharangsan's forehead.
Zetsika thows a huge punch but Weecharangsan dodges it nicely.
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.
Weecharangsan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zetsika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zetsika's back!
Weecharangsan looking to break Zetsika's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zetsika remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Weecharangsan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zetsika trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Zetsika right now.
Zetsika trying to control but not successfully.
Zetsika fending off the submission attempt from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zetsika knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zetsika for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zetsika dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Zetsika's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donk. Zetsika catches Weecharangsan right on the button with a cross.
Weecharangsan moves into range and clinches up with Zetsika.
Weecharangsan scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weecharangsan.
A nice left hand lands by Weecharangsan.
Zetsika gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weecharangsan regains guard.
Weecharangsan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weecharangsan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zetsika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zetsika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zetsika cracks Weecharangsan with a solid left hand.
Zetsika postures up in Weecharangsan's guard and throws a big left but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Weecharangsan is trying to control the position but Zetsika postures up.
Zetsika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weecharangsan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zetsika defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weecharangsan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zetsika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetsika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zetsika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zetsika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weecharangsan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zetsika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weecharangsan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zetsika defends it easily.
Zetsika stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chakrii Weecharangsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan tries to clinch up.
Weecharangsan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zetsika ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zetsika no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zetsika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zetsika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zetsika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zetsika seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Weecharangsan trying to control but Zetsika is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zetsika has his foot on Weecharangsan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weecharangsan works his way back into a safe position though.
Zetsika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weecharangsan defends it easily.
Weecharangsan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zetsika trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zetsika looking for a guillotine here but Weecharangsan defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zetsika trying to strike off his back.
Weecharangsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weecharangsan has Zetsika up against the cage in a clinch.
Zetsika decides to pull guard.
Weecharangsan looking to sit in guard and control but Zetsika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Antonio Zetsika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika throws a big right hand that misses.
Weecharangsan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zetsika, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Zetsika!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 1761 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 250 p4p, 282 weight class). Wesson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Wesson down with leg kicks.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomaevaboff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Magomaevaboff. No joy for Wesson on that attempt.
Wesson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Wesson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is looking to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to maintain the position but Wesson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wesson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wesson seems to be working for a kimura but Magomaevaboff defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Wesson trying to control but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomaevaboff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wesson defends well.
Wesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomaevaboff is keeping the position for now.
Wesson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wesson is working away from the top position though.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomaevaboff keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is pressing down on Wesson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff managing to control the position.
Wesson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomaevaboff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wesson has passed into half guard!
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wesson tries to pass to full mount but Magomaevaboff defends it.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep. Wesson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff is staying active underneath Wesson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to full guard.
Wesson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wesson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff won't allow Wesson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wesson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomaevaboff scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomaevaboff as he avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Wesson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomaevaboff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesson walks away with a smile on his face. Magomaevaboff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wesson's guard.
Dean Wesson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomaevaboff wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Magomaevaboff slips nicely into half guard.
Magomaevaboff is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wesson as he works his way to full guard.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomaevaboff is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Magomaevaboff from controlling successfully.
Magomaevaboff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomaevaboff has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
Magomaevaboff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomaevaboff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wesson is trying to control the position but Magomaevaboff postures up.
Magomaevaboff wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.
Wesson has his foot on Magomaevaboff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomaevaboff works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomaevaboff pushing down on Wesson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomaevaboff seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomaevaboff is keen to just control but Wesson is a slippery customer.
Magomaevaboff is controlling the pace.
Wesson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Magomaevaboff is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wesson, not yet.
Magomaevaboff looking to sit in guard and control but Wesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Wesson is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomaevaboff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wesson is looking to defend but Magomaevaboff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wesson! Magomaevaboff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wesson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Borodin (ranked 2366 p4p, 5693 weight class) and Gorgon Zola (ranked 38 p4p, 194 weight class). Zola has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksey Borodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Zola!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Zola lands a nice looking body kick.
Borodin scores with the left hand. Zola knows he should have avoided that one.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
Zola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zola cracks Borodin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borodin pushes Zola up against the cage in a clinch.
Zola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borodin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borodin misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Borodin.
Borodin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borodin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Borodin off the cage and back into range.
Borodin misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Borodin.
Zola connects with a single shot there.
Borodin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zola lands with an uppercut that bounces Borodin off the cage and back into range.
Zola slips under a jab from Borodin.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borodin.
Borodin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola scores with a punch to the head.
Zola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borodin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zola scores with a 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!
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borodin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borodin misses the shot to the body.
Borodin throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a three punch combo that has Borodin backing up. Borodin nods at Zola to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola connects with a leg kick.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borodin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Borodin lands a head shot.
Borodin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Borodin slips the punch.
Zola feints and then cracks Borodin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borodin down.
Zola lunges at Borodin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borodin's hand.
Zola connects with the punch.
Borodin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borodin has time to react.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.
Borodin misses with a left hand
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borodin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borodin moves away.
Borodin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borodin throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola scoring well with a low kick there.
Zola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borodin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zola lands a jab to the head.
Borodin takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Borodin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zola clinches with his opponent.
Borodin tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
Zola landing knees to the head.
 Borodin is rocked!
Borodin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zola is defending well for now.
Borodin lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Oh Borodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zola dips a shoulder and cracks Borodin with a mighty uppercut! Borodin falls back against the cage and Zola unloads with a barrage of strikes! Borodin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zola screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Zola!
After the fight, Gorgon Zola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Ohanian (ranked 2192 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 301 p4p, 416 weight class). Ohanian comes to the cage accompanied by The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Poseidon Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohanian.
Ohanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohanian slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Ohanian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Ohanian persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohanian.
Ohanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Ohanian misses with a looping right.
Ohanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez blocks the body kick.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez wants to clinch
and Ohanian counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Ohanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohanian.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohanian's efforts to push away.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Ohanian takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Ohanian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohanian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohanian, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Gonzalez on the inside.
Ohanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian gets a takedown into half guard.
Ohanian is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to kick Ohanian off but Ohanian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ohanian is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Ohanian prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Ohanian is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Ohanian trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Ohanian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonzalez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez is wriggling around but Ohanian manages to pass to half guard.
Ohanian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez has a hand on Ohanian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ohanian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Ohanian won't let Gonzalez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ohanian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ohanian prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Ohanian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Ohanian eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez kicks off Ohanian and gets to his feet.
Nice jab there from Ohanian.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Ohanian avoids nicely.
Ohanian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Poseidon Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Ohanian lands with a shot to the body.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Ohanian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Ohanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Ohanian lands the left hand.
Ohanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ohanian lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohanian, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Ohanian lands with a light punch inside.
Ohanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohanian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ohanian to work.
Ohanian has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ohanian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Ohanian looking to stall.
Ohanian has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian lands with a left to the head.
Ohanian blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Ohanian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian is stalling here.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohanian.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Ohanian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohanian with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ohanian.
Ohanian drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Ohanian is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ohanian is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gonzalez advances to half guard.
Ohanian is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ohanian uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Gonzalez gets to his feet. Ohanian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses.
Ohanian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Ohanian is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez trying to get back to full guard but Ohanian takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Gonzalez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Ohanian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ohanian is in Gonzalez's guard.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Ohanian stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Ohanian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Ohanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to buck Ohanian off.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Ohanian wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is trying to buck Ohanian off.
Ohanian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ohanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ohanian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ohanian is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Ohanian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzalez tries to kick Ohanian off but Ohanian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ohanian wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohanian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Ohanian is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ohanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohanian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ohanian counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Ohanian circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ohanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohanian throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Ohanian throws a head punch that misses.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Ohanian breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ohanian.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Ohanian throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Ohanian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Ohanian finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Ohanian is having none of it.
Ohanian scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Ohanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ohanian lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohanian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohanian circles away.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Ohanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ohanian lands a right hook to the body.
Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Ohanian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Ohanian counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Ohanian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohanian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!
A relieved looking Alen Ohanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Puzo (ranked 1411 p4p, 1326 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 189 p4p, 177 weight class). Puzo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Speak Softly Love. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 3, fighting out of New York, Mario Puzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punchsky lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Punchsky does no damage.
Punchsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Punchsky looks to throw the jab but Puzo is out of range.
Puzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Punchsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Punchsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Punchsky throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo throws a lazy head kick
and Punchsky counters with a left and a right that stings Puzo.
Puzo throws a leg kick but Punchsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Punchsky responds with a good body kick, but Puzo manages to step out the way in time.
Puzo throws a looping overhand right but Punchsky ducks down to avoid it.
Punchsky misses the jab.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Puzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puzo throws the left hand but Punchsky avoids the punch easily.
Punchsky lands with a shot to the body.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Puzo thows a leg kick but Punchsky checks it
and Punchsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that Puzo avoids nicely.
Puzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Puzo.
Punchsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punchsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Punchsky cracks a nice hook into Puzo's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puzo lands a high kick!
Punchsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puzo throws a body kick that misses.
Punchsky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Puzo slips a jab from Punchsky.
Puzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Punchsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puzo throws a wild body kick that Punchsky sees coming a mile off.
Punchsky blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Punchsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Puzo.
Puzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Punchsky finds it's way through Puzo's defenses.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punchsky misses with a body punch
and Puzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puzo staying out of range there.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut. Puzo saw that one coming.
Puzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
Puzo throws a push kick but Punchsky slaps the foot to one side.
Puzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Punchsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Puzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punchsky at a distance.
Punchsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range.
Puzo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Punchsky misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punchsky missing with a left hand there. Puzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Puzo moved out of range.
Puzo throws a big shot that misses.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Puzo looks for the body kick but Punchsky saw that one coming.
Punchsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Punchsky avoids the head kick by Puzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puzo misses with a body shot
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Punchsky throws a shot from downtown. Puzo moves away and avoids it.
Puzo throwing a counter right hand but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puzo.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Punchsky.
Puzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Good work by Punchsky as he checks the leg kick.
Puzo throws out a loose jab but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Puzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Punchsky blocks the leg kick.
Punchsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puzo under the eye.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puzo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that Puzo avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Puzo misses the target.
Punchsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punchsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Puzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puzo scores with a head kick.
Puzo wants to slow Punchsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Punchsky lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Puzo misses.
Punchsky lands a jab to Puzo's midsection.
Punchsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Punchsky's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchsky misses with a combination
and Puzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky misses with a few strikes there.
Puzo throws the left hand but Punchsky avoids the punch easily.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
Punchsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puzo tries to land a body kick
and Punchsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punchsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo defending well as Punchsky loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Puzo misses its target.
Puzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Punchsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Punchsky.
Puzo throwing a counter right hand but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Puzo throws a series of punches but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puzo with a body shot.
Puzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puzo.
Punchsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puzo misses with an uppercut. Punchsky saw that one coming.
Punchsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puzo throwing a counter right hand but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Punchsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punchsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puzo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Puzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punchsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punchsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punchsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puzo throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Puzo is looking to slow Punchsky down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchsky is just out of range.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punchsky! But no joy.
Puzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puzo ducks right into an uppercut from Punchsky.
Punchsky misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Puzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punchsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Puzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punchsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puzo.
Punchsky throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Punchsky throws a looping overhand right but Puzo ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Punchsky misses.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Punchsky misses.
Puzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Puzo. Those never looked like landing.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puzo misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punchsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punchsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puzo counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Punchsky does no damage.
Puzo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puzo misses with a hook. Punchsky ducked under it nicely.
Punchsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Puzo lands a jab to Punchsky's midsection.
Punchsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punchsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Punchsky loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Puzo scores with a leg kick.
Punchsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzo.
Puzo throws a leg kick but Punchsky moved away.
Puzo tries to work over Punchsky's front leg with a kick but Punchsky checks it.
Punchsky misses with a left hand
and Puzo counters with a head kick. That will keep Punchsky thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Mario Puzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchsky staying out of range there.
Punchsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puzo can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
As Puzo backs off Punchsky throws a huge counter combo but Puzo manages to avoid it all.
Puzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Punchsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puzo under the eye.
Puzo misses with a left hand
and Punchsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
Nice shot by Punchsky.
Puzo throws a jab when Punchsky was well out of range.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the body.
Punchsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky misses with a few strikes there.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Puzo tests Punchsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Puzo.
Puzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punchsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punchsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Punchsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puzo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Punchsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Punchsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Punchsky!
Our winner, Vladimir Punchsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deviante Russell (ranked 1555 p4p, 2547 weight class) and Richie Fortune (ranked 222 p4p, 334 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deviante Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortune with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell misses with a left hand
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell looks to throw the jab but Fortune is out of range.
Fortune clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
Russell takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Fortune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortune! But no joy.
Russell throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Richie Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortune blocks a jab.
Jab from Russell.
Russell throws a right hand that misses
and Fortune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Russell throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortune counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Fortune drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortune.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range.
A jab from Russell misses.
Russell throws a good cross that connects.
Fortune moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fortune tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russell is in Fortune's guard.
Fortune is rocked!
Russell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fortune is still in real trouble! Can Russell finish him?
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russell distracts Fortune with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortune seems to have recovered his senses.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortune is retaining full guard.
Russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russell is stalling in the full guard.
Russell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortune avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortune is keeping the position for now.
Fortune seems keen to control Russell's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortune momentarily.
OH! Fortune has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Russell smells blood and charges in for the finish! Russell unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Fortune sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deviante Russell!
After winning the bout, Deviante Russell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Starker (ranked 1777 p4p, 2214 weight class) and Paul Beecher (ranked 88 p4p, 112 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Starker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor. Paul Starker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beecher lands an overhand right.
Starker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beecher 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.
Beecher lands a jab.
Beecher lands a body shot.
Starker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beecher.
It looks like Paul Starker has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Beecher as the two fighters clinch.
Starker is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Beecher.
Beecher works on Starker's body with a couple of short punches.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Beecher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starker blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker misses with the head strike.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Beecher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker avoids a wild elbow strike from Beecher.
Beecher dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beecher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beecher's brow.
Beecher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Starker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beecher lands a shoulder strike.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Beecher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beecher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beecher.
Beecher lands a body punch.
Beecher gets through Starker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beecher scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Beecher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beecher lands a shoulder strike.
Beecher lands with a light punch inside.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beecher avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher tries to land knees in the clinch but Starker avoids the damage to the body.
Beecher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beecher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beecher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Beecher.
A head punch on the inside from Starker fails to land.
Beecher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beecher digs a right hand underneath Starker's ribcage. Starker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beecher cracks Starker with a nice body shot.
Beecher scores with a shoulder strike.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beecher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Beecher on the inside.
Beecher breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OH! Starker has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Beecher smells blood and charges in for the finish! Beecher unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Starker sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
A very excited looking Paul Beecher 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.
Paul Starker was interviewed post fight and said 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 457 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Shayne Corson (ranked 71 p4p, 179 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Mahoney.
Nice cross by Corson.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Corson is avoiding it.
Corson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Corson misses its intended target.
Mahoney is looking to counter punch.
Corson missing with a left hand there. Mahoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahoney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoney duly obliges.
It looks like Shayne Corson has been cut.
Mahoney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mahoney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahoney slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Mahoney misses.
Corson tries to clinch up.
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corson.
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!
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Corson avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Corson being controlled against the cage.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Corson avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Corson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Corson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Corson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson misses with the head strike.
Corson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Corson.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Corson breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahoney walks into a left hand.
Corson thuds his shin into the meat of Mahoney's side.
Mahoney drives through and clinches with Corson against the cage.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Corson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mahoney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Corson.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Mahoney moves into the clinch.
Corson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corson throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Corson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney gets through Corson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Corson.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mahoney as the two fighters clinch.
Corson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Corson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shayne Corson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mahoney misses the shot to the body.
Mahoney takes the fight into the clinch.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Corson.
Corson tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Corson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Mahoney prevents Corson from breaking the clinch.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Corson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is working Corson over against the cage.
Mahoney stalls.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson lands a body shot.
Corson working aggressively here.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Corson avoids the damage to the body.
Corson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Corson lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corson.
Corson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Corson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corson pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corson tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corson throws a head punch that misses.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corson tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Corson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
Mahoney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corson's elbow.
Corson presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Corson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahoney.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corson throws a head punch that misses.
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Corson.
Corson lands a body punch.
Corson lands an uppercut.
Corson cracks Mahoney with a nice body shot.
A short left from Corson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shayne Corson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Corson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Corson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Corson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corson scores with a hook to the body. Mahoney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahoney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corson throws a jab when Mahoney was well out of range.
Corson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Mahoney throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Corson keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shayne Corson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mahoney coming out on top.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Corson.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Corson lands.
Mahoney tried to score with a low kick but Corson checks it.
Corson scores with a nice body kick.
Mahoney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut
and Corson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoney throws a sloppy body shot
letting Corson counter with a right hand.
Corson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahoney should have avoided that one.
Corson with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney wants to clinch
and Mahoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahoney.
Mahoney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to clinch up
and Corson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
Corson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corson misses with some punches.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
Mahoney slowing the pace effectively.
Corson lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Corson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corson.
Mahoney tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Corson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Corson blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Corson tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney gets through Corson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corson gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch but Corson improves position.
Corson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Corson can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Corson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Corson - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Corson.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney is pushing Corson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Corson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
Shayne Corson 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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