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Sucker Punch Pro Series 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azir Zarus (ranked 24626 p4p, 24717 weight class) and Some Body (ranked 680 p4p, 662 weight class). Body has chosen boom as his entrance music. Azir Zarus 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azir Zarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Some Body!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Body is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Body tries to clinch
and Zarus counters with a takedown into side control.
Body bucks up and tries to throw Zarus off but instead Zarus has got his back!
Zarus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Zarus working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Body is doing well to defend. Zarus seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Body is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azir Zarus!
Some Body was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 24771 p4p, 24707 weight class) and Adam Webber (ranked 656 p4p, 650 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Webber!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Webber.
Snow closes the distance and pushes Webber back into the cage.
Snow successfully pulls guard.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Webber wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Snow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webber on the ground.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webber wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber drops back looking for a leg! Snow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snow manages to kick Webber off! Webber jumps back into Snow's guard.
Snow trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to stand but Webber is controlling the position.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Webber from controlling successfully.
Snow wants to sweep here but Webber controlling him for the moment.
Webber trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Webber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adam Webber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webber misses with a right hand
and Snow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snow wants the takedown. Webber is fighting it off but Snow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Webber's guard against the cage.
Webber is working an open guard so Snow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webber.
Webber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snow gets the takedown into side control.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webber keeps working.
Webber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snow's best efforts.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Webber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webber actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Webber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snow trying to control from Webber's half guard. Webber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Snow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Webber's guard.
Webber throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snow uses it to pass to side control.
Webber struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snow trying to control the position but Webber is working away.
Snow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Webber has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snow but great work by Webber.
Snow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Webber's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Webber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow is not content to let Webber control the position.
Webber wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webber blocks a head kick by Snow.
Webber misses with an uppercut
so Snow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow wanted to stand there but Webber had control of the position.
Webber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Snow should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Webber has tightened it up now! Snow should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Webber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Nikonov (ranked 24792 p4p, 24797 weight class) and Igor Nox (ranked 787 p4p, 732 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Nikonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Nox!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Nox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Igor Nox has been cut.
Nox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nikonov sprawls well initially but Nox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
Nikonov is looking for a sweep. Nox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nikonov is refusing to be controlled, as Nox sits in half guard.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
Nox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nox.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov is pulling down on Nox's head to control his posture.
Nox is stalling in the full guard.
Nikonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nox defends well.
Nox won't allow Nikonov to sweep him here.
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.
Nox throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikonov is looking for a triangle but Nox pushes his legs off easily.
Nikonov has his hands on Nox's head, controlling the position.
Nikonov is looking to sweep but instead, Nox has passed into half guard.
Nox wants to stand up but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
Nikonov is staying active underneath Nox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox prevents Nikonov from improving his position.
Nox not doing much here.
We've been informed that Nox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nox is looking to stall here but Nikonov recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikonov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nox passes into half guard.
Nox throws a strike but Nikonov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikonov working a defensive guard here.
Nox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikonov looking to control but Nox passes into half guard.
Nox is thwarting Nikonov's attempts to control the position.
Nox working Nikonov over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikonov is looking to improve his position.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Nox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Nikonov.
Nox looks to land a combination. Nikonov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nox moves into the clinch successfully.
Nox lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikonov won't want to take too many of those.
Nikonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nox moves in looking to clinch but Nikonov pushes him off.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nox moves in looking to clinch but Nikonov pushes him off.
Igor Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nikonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikonov closes the distance and pushes Nox back into the cage.
Nox blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Igor Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox is looking to clinch but Nikonov is avoiding it.
Nikonov tries to counter by clinching up but Nox breaks away and moves out of range.
Nox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikonov. That did some damage!
Nikonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nox drives through and clinches with Nikonov against the cage.
Nikonov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikonov managing to block the knees to the body from Nox.
Nox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikonov is defending well for now.
Nikonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikonov crunches a lovely knee into Nox's ribcage.
Nikonov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikonov stalls.
Nikonov'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.
Nikonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov gets underhooks to prevent Nox's takedown attempt.
Nox looking to stall.
Nikonov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nox up against the cage.
Nikonov crunches a lovely knee into Nox's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikonov.
The referee calls for Nikonov to work.
Nikonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikonov is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikonov blocks the leg kick.
Nikonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikonov misses the shot to the body.
Nox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikonov connects with a body shot that sends Nox's belly button to the back.
Nox doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikonov circles away.
Nikonov checks a leg kick.
Nox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikonov.
As Nox looks to move away, Nikonov throws a big counter combo but Nox just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Nikonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nox trying to land knees to the body.
Nikonov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikonov avoiding damage as Nox throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nox fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nikonov misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikonov blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikonov misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
Nikonov tries to counter by clinching up but Nox breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Nox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Nox moves in looking to clinch but Nikonov pushes him off.
Nox tries to clinch but Nikonov is having none of it.
Nox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikonov. That did some damage!
Nox throws a lazy head kick
and Nikonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nikonov misses with a two punch combination.
Nikonov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikonov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov landing with the ground and pound.
Igor Nox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov looking to sit in guard and control but Nox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nox has managed to get both his arms back between Nikonov's legs - danger averted.
Nox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nox wants to control from the top but Nikonov keeps moving.
Nikonov is trying to keep Nox in close.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov 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.
Nikonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nikonov controlling the position.
Nox is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikonov has wrist control.
Nox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikonov trying to keep a closed guard but Nox is proving a slippery customer.
Nox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nox looking to sit in guard and control but Nikonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nox 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.
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.
Nikonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nikonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nikonov sprawls well. Nikonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nox gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Nikonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nox swinging wildly here.
Nikonov scores with a punch to the head.
Nox is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Nox.
Nox misses with a double jab
and Nikonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good leg kick by Nikonov.
Nox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikonov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Nikonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikonov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nikonov!
The defeated Igor Nox had this to say: 'Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof. I'm happy to still have my friends, family, and fans. I try to not makes this a habit. Thanks everyone. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Driver (ranked 6008 p4p, 5742 weight class) and Thanos Reigns (ranked 638 p4p, 627 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thanos Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Driver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driver tries to land a front kick but Reigns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Driver.
Driver scores with a nice body kick.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Reigns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Driver scores with a spinning back kick!
Reigns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driver misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Driver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely.
Driver throws a head kick that misses.
Driver clinches with his opponent.
Driver misses with an elbow strike.
Reigns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Driver is defending well for now.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reigns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns throws an elbow but it misses.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns avoiding damage as Driver throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Driver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reigns's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reigns avoids it.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but Driver blocks it.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Driver is blocking nicely.
Driver stalling the fight.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Driver.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns misses with a knee strike.
Reigns misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
Driver blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with an elbow over the top.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver taking a breather.
Driver avoids a wild elbow strike from Reigns.
Knees to the body from Reigns.
Driver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Driver gets through Reigns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns avoids the elbow strike from Driver, against the cage.
Reigns blocks an elbow strike.
Driver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Driver clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Driver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Driver breaks the clinch.
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!
Driver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reigns tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range.
Driver is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Driver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Driver gets a clinch.
Reigns tries to land knees in the clinch but Driver avoids the damage to the body.
Driver taking a breather.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Driver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reigns tries to clinch there but Driver circles away.
Reigns scores with a nice strike.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Reigns moves out of range as Driver throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Driver.
Reigns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns tries to counter with a clinch but Driver shakes him off and moves away.
Reigns tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Driver is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driver moves into the clinch.
Driver lands a body punch.
Driver slowing the pace effectively.
Reigns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driver.
Reigns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
A nice left hand lands by Driver.
Reigns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Driver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
Alex Driver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reigns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Driver tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Driver to work.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Driver moved out of range.
As Reigns looks to move away, Driver throws a big counter combo but Reigns just gets out of the way.
Driver darts in and clinches Reigns up against the cage.
Driver prevents a body shot from Reigns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Driver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Driver managing to block the knees to the body from Reigns.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Driver.
Reigns lands a knee to the body.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Driver stalling against the cage.
Driver leaning against his opponent.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but Driver blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
Driver avoiding damage as Reigns throws knees to the body.
Driver avoids a wild elbow strike from Reigns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
Driver prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Driver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driver throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Driver closes the distance and clinches.
Driver misses with some punches.
Driver misses with an elbow over the top.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driver under the eye.
 It looks like Alex Driver has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver moves into the clinch successfully.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Reigns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reigns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Driver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Driver's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Driver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
Reigns landing knees to the head.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver tries to land knees in the clinch but Reigns avoids the damage to the body.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Reigns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Driver blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driver clinches up against the cage.
Driver gets through Reigns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Driver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Driver.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
Driver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reigns blocks it with crossed arms.
Reigns misses with a knee to the head.
Reigns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driver.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reigns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driver blocks the elbow strike.
Driver lands a body punch.
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thanos Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Driver. Driver maintains the clinch.
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Driver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Driver blocks the elbow strike.
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driver throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Driver closes the distance and pushes Reigns back into the cage.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Driver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Driver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Driver moves into the clinch successfully.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Driver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reigns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Driver avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reigns throws an elbow but misses.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Driver.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Reigns digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Reigns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Reigns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Driver.
Reigns tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Driver moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Driver's head but Driver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Alex Driver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by Driver!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Driver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Driver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Driver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Rhea (ranked 3598 p4p, 6527 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 440 p4p, 605 weight class). Ecker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Loyal. The key to victory for Ross Rhea has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220
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205
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Rhea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ecker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhea.
Ecker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhea tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhea throws a hook but Ecker blocks it.
Rhea cracks Ecker with a good jab.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rhea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ecker clinches with his opponent.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhea prevents it.
Rhea pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker drives through with a takedown into Rhea's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ecker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ross Rhea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rhea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross Rhea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
No joy there for Rhea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ecker has his takedown stuffed
and Rhea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
Ecker fails to land the takedown.
Rhea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhea.
Rhea blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhea lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhea blocks the elbow strike.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rhea blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhea.
Ecker looks winded!
Ecker manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ecker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rhea has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Rhea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ecker's legs.
Ecker can't do much from the bottom here.
Ecker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Rhea is controlling well.
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.
Rhea trying to control from half guard but Ecker is working away.
Ecker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ecker tries to get to full guard but Rhea has control of the leg.
Rhea controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Rhea dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ecker misses with a hook. Rhea ducked under it nicely.
Rhea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhea.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Rhea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rhea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ecker, pushing him back against the cage.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to Rhea's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Rhea.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rhea blocks it.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ecker wants a takedown.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhea avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea lands an elbow inside.
Ecker breaks from the clinch.
Ross Rhea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ecker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhea looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea has closed the distance and engaged Ecker in a clinch.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhea avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Rhea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rhea lands a shoulder strike.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ecker moves into range and clinches up with Rhea.
Rhea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rhea.
Rhea misses with an elbow over the top.
Ecker avoids the elbow strike from Rhea, against the cage.
Ecker avoids the elbow strike from Rhea, against the cage.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Rhea leaning against his opponent.
Ecker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ross Rhea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross Rhea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ecker.
Rhea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhea moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ecker breaks the clinch.
Rhea misses with a two punch combination.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rhea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhea.
Rhea throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Ecker with that takedown attempt.
Rhea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Rhea.
Ecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rhea blocks with his arms.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rhea blocks it.
Rhea avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rhea is blocking nicely.
Ecker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhea after a bit of a struggle.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Rhea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eckers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhea.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ecker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ecker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhea jabs Ecker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhea tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ecker avoids the body shot from Rhea.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Rhea.
Ecker tries to keep at a distance but Rhea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker avoiding damage as Rhea throws knees to the body.
Rhea lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Rhea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Rhea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rhea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ecker feints the counter takedown.
Rhea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ecker's head backwards.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rhea circles away easily
and Rhea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ross Rhea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Rhea digs a good hook to Ecker's body.
Rhea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea lands with a good body shot.
Ecker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ecker scrambles back to his feet.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Rhea. Those never looked like landing.
Rhea works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
 Ecker is rocked!
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rhea, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Rhea against the cage but Rhea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhea moves into the clinch successfully.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rhea lands a left hand.
Rhea lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Rhea.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rhea blocks with his arms.
Rhea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Rhea.
Ecker blocks an elbow strike from Rhea.
Rhea lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhea.
Rhea trying to stall but Ecker improves his position.
Ecker is trying to pull guard but Rhea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rhea.
Rhea can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Rhea scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head.
Rhea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhea lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Rhea throws a head punch that misses.
Ecker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhea batters Ecker with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ecker is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Rhea lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ecker to the mat with a gruesome thud! Rhea is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Rhea!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ross Rhea thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Devin Ecker spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a tough fight, but I don't lose...I learn. I dedicate my next camp to putting this loss in the past.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 2122 p4p, 6346 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 237 p4p, 495 weight class). Michael Aalto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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144
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149
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kongsangchai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Kongsangchai's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that half lands.
Kongsangchai slips a jab from Aalto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aalto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aalto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Aalto moves out of range.
Kongsangchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Aalto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Aalto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto stops Kongsangchai from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand back up but Aalto is controlling him
Aalto is working for a kimura but Kongsangchai is defending it quite comfortably.
Kongsangchai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aalto is pressing down on Kongsangchai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kongsangchai is holding on for now.
Aalto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kongsangchai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aalto has cracked it and Kongsangchai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aalto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Aalto!
A very excited looking Michael Aalto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Fury (ranked 3220 p4p, 6513 weight class) and Tito Slamcock (ranked 399 p4p, 604 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by Kid CuDi - "Pursuit of Happiness (Stevé Aoki Remix)". I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tito Slamcock was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Slamcock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Slamcock finds it's target.
Slamcock shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fury looks to land a left hand but Slamcock moved out of range nicely.
Fury shoots for a takedown but Slamcock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slamcock shoots in but Fury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slamcock slips a straight right by Fury.
A head kick misses from Slamcock.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slamcock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fury defends well and Slamcock ends up having to push Fury into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Titus Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Slamcock.
Jab from Slamcock.
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Slamcock blocking some punches.
Slamcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with some punches.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Slamcock.
Slamcock misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slamcock backwards.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Slamcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slamcock.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Slamcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slamcock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slamcock can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Slamcock blocking some punches.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slamcock tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slamcock blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury misses with some punches.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury blocking some punches.
Slamcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slamcock tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Slamcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Slamcock misses with a punch to the body.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slamcock misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Fury.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
Slamcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Slamcock digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slamcock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury prevents a body shot from Slamcock.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slamcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Slamcock.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury blocking some punches.
Slamcock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Slamcock.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Slamcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Slamcock backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Fury dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Slamcock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slamcock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fury's hands.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slamcock lands a big head kick that sends Fury tumbling to the mat! Slamcock takes a step backwards and waves Fury back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Fury is rocked!
It looks like Titus Fury has been cut.
Slamcock tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamcock has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slamcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Slamcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury blocking some punches.
Slamcock blocks an uppercut.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Slamcock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slamcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Titus Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury working aggressively here.
Slamcock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slamcock blocks an uppercut.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury working aggressively here.
Slamcock misses with some punches.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury blocking some punches.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slamcocks head.
Fury blocks a body shot from Slamcock.
Slamcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slamcock blocking some punches.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slamcock.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Slamcock.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with some punches.
Slamcock blocking some punches.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Slamcock.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Slamcock blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slamcock misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Slamcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Slamcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slamcock misses with the head strike.
Fury working aggressively here.
Slamcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slamcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Slamcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Fury lands a left hand.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock blocks an uppercut.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Slamcock.
Slamcock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Titus Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Fury'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slamcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slamcock feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fury crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Slamcock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between KJ Aldo (ranked 3205 p4p, 4201 weight class) and Hunter Killer (ranked 332 p4p, 410 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, KJ Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Killer!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Killer throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killer looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well.
Aldo has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo jumps into guard, dragging Killer to the mat.
Aldo is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Killer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killer has managed to get both his arms back between Aldo's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Aldo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aldo trying to control the position.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aldo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Killer stacks Aldo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Killer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Killer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aldo is letting Killer control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aldo is staying active underneath Killer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Killer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is pressing down on Killer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killer is controlling him.
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo controlling the position.
Killer is stalling in the full guard.
Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aldo controls Killer momentarily but Killer frees himself.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.
Killer wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killer throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer. Killer obviously looking to wear him down.
Killer darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer stalling the fight.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer working aggressively here.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Killer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Killer can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Aldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Aldo stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stall.
Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Aldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer lands an elbow just above Aldo 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer throws a low kick but Aldo moves out of range easily.
Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer blocks the elbow strike.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Killer trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Aldo taking a breather.
Aldo drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Killer looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer throws a body kick that misses
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Killer or not.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Killer gets a clinch.
Killer stalling.
Killer looking to stall.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Killer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killer working aggressively here.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Killer tries to tie him up.
A short right from Aldo.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Killer tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Killer throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Killer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo slips a straight right by Killer.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Killer rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
KJ Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hunter Killer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Neenan (ranked 2977 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Andre Powell (ranked 305 p4p, 300 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Neenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Powell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Powell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neenan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Neenan looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Neenan ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Neenan rushes Powell with punches - Powell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Powell goes down! Neenan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Neenan!
Callum Neenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 2738 p4p, 3187 weight class) and Pietro Marchionni (ranked 396 p4p, 448 weight class). Konrad Wagner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pietro Marchionni's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Marchionni misses with a body punch
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner slips a jab from Marchionni.
Marchionni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marchionni throws out the jab.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Marchionni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wagner lands a leg kick that knocks Marchionni off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Marchionni with an uppercut!
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Marchionni throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner takes a swing at Marchionni's ribcage but misses.
Marchionni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marchionni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchionni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Marchionni throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marchionni misses the body punch
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marchionni misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Marchionni darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Marchionni into the cage.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Marchionni misses
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marchionni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Marchionni changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchionni throws a right hand that misses
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marchionni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marchionni just manages to avoid it.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro Marchionni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pietro Marchionni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchionni misses with a left hand
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Wagner as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Marchionni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchionni.
Wagner connects with a right hand. Marchionni shakes it off.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni throws a lazy uppercut
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marchionni at a distance.
Marchionni throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Marchionni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni throws an off balance right hand
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchionni is defended easily by Wagner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marchionni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Marchionni misses the body punch
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marchionni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Marchionni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Marchionni controlling from the top position.
Marchionni stands up over Wagner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Marchionni postures up.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchionni can do to turn this around?
Marchionni scoring with some ground and pound.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Marchionni postures up.
Marchionni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner is pulling down on Marchionni's head to control his posture.
Marchionni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchionni on the ground.
Marchionni throws a big elbow that misses.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Marchionni from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Marchionni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Wagner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marchionni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner looking to control.
Wagner has Marchionni pulled in close to control his posture.
Marchionni postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni looking to pass the guard.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marchionni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni misses with a hook
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni takes one to the chin there.
Marchionni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marchionni swings widly with a right hand
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner misses the jab.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner looking to control.
Marchionni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marchionni throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marchionni works the jab nicely.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner scores with a punch to the head.
Marchionni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchionni.
Marchionni misses with a hook
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Marchionni with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner lands the left hand.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchionni was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Marchionni down.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marchionni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Marchionni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marchionni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Marchionni seems content to control.
Pietro Marchionni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marchionni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marchionni lands strikes from half guard.
Marchionni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Wagner's hands, connecting with Wagner's forehead.
Marchionni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Marchionni is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes.
Wagner tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Marchionni.
Wagner is trying to control but can't.
Wagner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marchionni.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marchionni throwing shots but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Wagner tries to roll over but Marchionni keeps him under control.
Marchionni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Marchionni down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konrad Wagner.
I think Wagner 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konrad Wagner!
Our winner, Konrad Wagner, 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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