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GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 1307 p4p, 1673 weight class) and Jock Strap (ranked 154 p4p, 200 weight class). Jock Strap 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap throws a right hand that misses
and Strap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thai scores with a jab. Strap acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strap takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thai tries to clinch but Strap moves out of range.
Strap defending well as Thai loads up on a big left hand.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Strap 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.
A solid body kick from Thai.
A jab from Strap misses.
Thai darts in and clinches Strap up against the cage.
Strap misses with a punch to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Strap avoids the damage to the body.
Strap avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Thai on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thai wants to slow Strap down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strap.
A combination from Strap does no damage.
Thai moves away from the strike by Strap.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Strap and move into the clinch.
Strap lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap misses with a takedown attempt
and Thai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strap counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thai staying out of range there.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Strap pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Thai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strap.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Strap chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Strap checks the leg kick.
Strap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Thai tenderised Strap's leg. Strap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thai scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Thai's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Strap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Strap. Beautiful body shot.
Strap scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strap thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Thai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thai.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Strap blocks the low kick.
Thai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strap throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Thai keeps Strap at a distance using the push kick.
Thai cracks Strap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jock Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai throws a head kick but Strap moves out of range.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Strap avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap connects with a body shot.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Strap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Strap.
Strap blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strap is out of range.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Strap circles away.
A nice leg kick from Strap, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strap fails to land the takedown.
Thai scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thai connects with a single shot there.
Strap is looking to chop away at Thai's legs.
A jab from Strap misses.
Thai sizes up Strap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thai to score with a decent uppercut.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strap can do to turn this around?
Thai lands a body shot.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Crunch! Thai slams his shin into Strap's torso.
Thai blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strap tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Strap misses the target.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Strap sees coming a mile off.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Strap lunges at Thai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thai's hand.
Strap slips a jab from Thai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strap! But no joy.
Strap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thai.
Thai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strap misses with a straight left.
Strap just misses with a punch to the body.
Strap throws a sloppy head kick
and Thai moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Strap working aggressively here.
Strap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Strap shrugs off.
Strap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Strap.
Strap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strap is defending well for now.
Strap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Strap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strap avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai blocking some punches.
Strap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai keeps control of Strap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strap is defending well for now.
Strap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strap has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thai.
Thai is leaning against Strap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thai tries a body shot but Strap blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Strap shrugs off.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thai blocks a body shot from Strap.
Thai tries to work over Strap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Strap in his tracks for a moment.
Strap swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai is working Strap over against the cage.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strap is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strap avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap working aggressively here.
Strap tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Strap fails to land.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strap is defending well for now.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strap.
Strap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Strap avoids the damage to the body.
Strap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strap takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Strap wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Jock Strap has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Strap is blocking nicely.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Thai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jock Strap's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Strap takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strap misses with a low kick as Thai jumps back.
Strap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai looks to land a body kick but Strap moved away.
A big left from Strap misses.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Thai swings widly with a right hand
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Thai misses.
Thai throws a head kick that misses
and Thai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thai.
Strap feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strap.
Thai with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai closes the distance and clinches.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Strap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strap misses with some punches.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strap blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Thai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strap's brow.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Still in the clinch, Thai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strap wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strap throws a head punch that misses.
Strap breaks from the clinch.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Thai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strap manages to circle out of the way.
Strap lands a slapping body shot.
Jock Strap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Thai lands.
Strap missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strap misses with a looping left.
Long Thai is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
Thai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Strap.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strap.
Thai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strap tries a low kick but Thai avoids it.
Strap throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Thai wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai scores with a body shot.
Thai connects with a jab.
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
Thai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strap misses with an uppercut.
Strap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head.
Strap blocks a head kick by Thai.
Strap blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Strap won't want to take too many of those.
Strap lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai digs a right hand underneath Strap's ribcage. Strap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Thai lands but Strap takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strap throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strap.
Strap misses with an uppercut
and Thai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai with a nice cross.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Strap.
An attempted straight right counter from Thai misses the target.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Cold (ranked 1271 p4p, 1630 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 170 p4p, 214 weight class). Vladimir Punchsky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold throws out a loose jab but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cold.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Cold avoids them all with ease.
Cold clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Punchsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Cold has double underhooks.
Punchsky can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Cold has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky breaks from the clinch.
Cold throws a leg kick which misses Punchsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Punchsky tries to avoid it.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cold throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a series of strikes. Cold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cold clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchsky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchsky lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Punchsky prevents a body shot from Cold.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Punchsky wants to break free but Cold has control.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchskys head.
Cold lands a body shot.
Punchsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Punchsky can turn it around.
Punchsky looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punchsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Cold lands with a light punch inside.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
 Punchsky is rocked!
Cold works on Punchsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Punchsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Punchsky to his knees! Cold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
A very excited looking Steven Cold rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 1051 p4p, 822 weight class) and Tomoe Gozen (ranked 124 p4p, 97 weight class). Fring comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fring finds it's way round the side to connect with Gozen's head.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fring throws a shot to the body.
Gozen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gozen.
Gozen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gozen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fring can pounce on him.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Gozen off balance momentarily.
Gozen throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fring.
A bone on bone clash there as Fring blocks the leg kick.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gozen. That's going to slow Fring down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring scores with a nice strike.
Fring misses with a body punch
and Gozen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fring throws a good cross that connects.
Gozen throws a series of punches but Fring avoids them all with ease.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fring throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gozen's head.
Fring throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gozen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gozen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fring.
Fring is trying to break the clinch but Gozen is controlling him.
Fring swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fring prevents a body shot from Gozen.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Fring.
Fring tries a body shot but Gozen blocks it.
Fring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gozen scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Gozen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gozen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gozen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gozen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gozen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fring misses with a punch on the inside.
Fring misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Fring.
Gozen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fring has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Fring.
Fring working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen blocks an uppercut.
Fring takes a shot to the head.
Fring tries to work over Gozen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Gozen.
Gozen looking to stall.
Fring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fring misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fring throws a punch but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fring has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen stalling.
Gozen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fring blocks it with crossed arms.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fring connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fring moves out of range of the body kick.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Fring slips under a jab from Gozen.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Fring moves away and avoids it.
Fring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gozen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fring lands the left hand.
Fring defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Gozen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fring misses with a head kick.
Fring is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fring manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fring scores with a head kick. Gozen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen moves out of range as Fring strikes.
Gozen misses the jab.
Gozen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Gozen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.
Gozen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gozen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gozen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fring scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Gozen misses.
Fring is looking to counter punch.
Fring walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gozen tries to clinch there but Fring circles away.
Fring swinging wildly here.
Gozen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fring.
Fring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gozen can do to turn this around?
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Gozen is just out of range.
Gozen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Gozen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fring connects with the punch.
Fring slips a jab from Gozen.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring throws the left hand but Gozen avoids the punch easily.
Gozen wants to clinch
and Fring counters with a good low kick that Gozen was not able to check.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Gozen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fring throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Fring thumps Gozen with a low kick.
Gozen tries to clinch
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Fring dips to his left and cracks Gozen with an uppercut!
Fring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Fring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Gozen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Fring lands with a good body shot.
Gozen clinches with his opponent.
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!
Fring lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Fring tries a body shot but Gozen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozen scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fring lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Fring.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gozen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short uppercut from Fring.
Gozen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fring has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Gozen.
Gozen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Fring.
Gozen tries to work over Fring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fring blocks an elbow strike from Gozen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gozen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fring's brow.
Gozen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Fring.
Gozen misses with a body punch.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gozen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Gozen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen lands with a right to the head.
Gozen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gozen effectively controlling the action here.
Gozen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
A short right from Fring on the inside.
Fring goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gozen slowing the pace effectively.
Gozen cracks Fring with a nice body shot.
Gozen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gozen.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Gozen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gozen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gozen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Fring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gozen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Gozen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gozen fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fring lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fring lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fring.
Fring misses with some punches.
Fring throws a punch but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Crunch! Fring slams his shin into Gozen's torso.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozen tests Fring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Gozen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fring.
Fring avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Fring scoring well with a low kick there.
Fring takes a swing at Gozen's ribcage but misses.
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring scores with a body shot.
Gozen misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Gozen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gozen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fring checks it well.
Gozen lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen thuds his right hand into Fring's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fring throws a head kick that misses.
Gozen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Fring tries to keep at a distance but Gozen has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gozen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gozen scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Fring working aggressively here.
Fring lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fring works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Fring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gozen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fring scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomoe Gozen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoe Gozen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen prevents a body shot from Fring.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fring avoids the elbow strike from Gozen, against the cage.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fring blocks the elbow strike.
Gozen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fring's elbow.
Gozen throws an elbow but it misses.
Gozen misses with a knee strike.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gozen pushes off an throws an elbow but Fring leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring scores with a hook to the body.
Gozen throws a head punch that misses.
Gozen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Fring lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring breaks from the clinch.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Gozen ducks down to avoid it.
Gozen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Gozen.
Gozen clobbers Fring with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fring thuds his shin into the meat of Gozen's side.
Gozen lunges at Fring with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fring's hand.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gozen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fring throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gozen on the side of the head.
Fring tries a head kick but it misses.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring throws an off balance right hand
and Gozen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Fring is rocked!
Gustavo Fring's cut is getting worse.
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!
Gozen 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.
Oh Fring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fring lands a slapping body shot.
Fring wants to slow Gozen down by chopping away at his legs.
Fring moves out of range as Gozen strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Fring.
Gozen tries to clinch there but Fring circles away.
Fring seems to have got his legs back now.
Fring lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Gozen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Fring finds it's target.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Gozen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Fring misses with a hook. Gozen ducked under it nicely.
Fring lands a jab-cross combination.
Fring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fring cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fring swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gozen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Gustavo Fring.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fring, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustavo Fring!
A relieved looking Gustavo Fring thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 550 p4p, 540 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 76 p4p, 74 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreev to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris misses with a hook to the body
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris gets caught napping as Andreev dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.
Norris has his feet on Andreev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Norris lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Andreev lands a jab to the nose.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Norris's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev prevents Norris from standing back up.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Norris is not content to let Andreev control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Andreev there.
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev prevents Norris from standing back up.
Norris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andreev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
Andreev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Andreev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev slows down the pace here.
Andreev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andreev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andreev.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Andreev. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andreev misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
Norris looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
Andreev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreev backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Good leg kick by Norris.
Andreev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
As Norris tries to get set, Andreev tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses the jab.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Norris.
Andreev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreev lands a jab.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
Andreev blocks an uppercut.
Andreev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Andreev pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris lands with a good body shot.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Norris.
Norris throws a fast counter high kick but Andreev manages to duck under it in time.
Andreev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev with a nice cross.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Norris moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Andreev closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Andreev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev looking for a takedown.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Norris.
Andreev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris avoided it.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Norris is looking to slow Andreev down with leg kicks.
Andreev dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
Andreev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Norris tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Andreev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Andreev throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris pushes Andreev off looking to stand but Andreev dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andreev wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Jab from Andreev.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Norris throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev with a nice cross.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Norris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris scrambles back to his feet.
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 Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 522 p4p, 373 weight class) and Alex Parker (ranked 73 p4p, 51 weight class). Travis Mitchell 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Parker down.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Parker.
Mitchell darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker blocking some punches.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell drives through with a takedown into Parker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Mitchell cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Mitchell stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mitchell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Parker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mitchell looking to finish Parker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Parker!
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Mitchell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mitchell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Parker is rocked!
Mitchell lands a big elbow - Parker is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Parker is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Travis Mitchell!
A relieved looking Travis Mitchell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 313 p4p, 176 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 41 p4p, 26 weight class). Daghammar has chosen Just like that - Dregen as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice strike.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Good work by Daghammar as he checks the leg kick.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar drops his hands momentarily and Ekstrovertti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
Daghammar clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daghammar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekstrovertti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Daghammar gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daghammar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti manages to get to full guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Daghammar in close.
Ekstrovertti has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daghammar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daghammar.
A lazy body kick from Daghammar
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti with a nice cross.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
A punch lands to the side of Ekstrovertti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ekstrovertti counter with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daghammar lands the left hand.
Ekstrovertti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards Ekstrovertti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses
and Daghammar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekstrovertti's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the head.
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Daghammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekstrovertti, as that shot connected.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekstrovertti's head.
Daghammar with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Daghammar swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Ekstrovertti only half commits.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar lands a really nice looking cross but Ekstrovertti seems unphased.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dag Daghammar.
I think Daghammar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorgon Zola (ranked 381 p4p, 235 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 10 p4p, 8 weight class). Zola's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola slips under a jab.
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Zola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zola in his tracks.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Zola.
Ruas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas.
Zola jabs Ruas right on the nose. Ruas blinks but takes it well.
Ruas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Ruas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruas takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Zola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Zola blocks a jab.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Zola throws a right and a left that Ruas avoids nicely.
Ruas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zola on the side of the head.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Ruas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zola taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruas.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruas or not.
Zola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruas is keeping busy.
Ruas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruas's sensitive parts.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Ruas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zola's head backwards.
Ruas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Ruas.
Ruas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zola throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruas misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas slips under a jab from Zola.
Ruas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas walks into a jab.
No joy there for Ruas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zola digs a good body shot into Ruas's ribs.
Ruas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruas.
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola walks into a straight right hand from Ruas.
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Ruas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruas staying out of range there.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruas lands with a nice body punch.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zola. Zola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Zola is defending the position.
Zola wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Zola trying to control here.
Zola is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zola is looking to stand up but Ruas isn't so interested in that idea.
Zola is pulling down on Ruas's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruas, at least for the moment.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola looking to control.
Zola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruas is one step ahead there.
Ruas stops Zola from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zola has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ruas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Zola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Zola catches Ruas right on the button with a cross.
Zola jabs Ruas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruas misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Ruas takes one to the side of the head.
Zola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zola bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Ruas lands with a nice combination. Zola backs away looking to recover.
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruas.
Zola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Ruas misses.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zola lands with a shot to the body.
Zola lands with a cross.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Zola sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.
Ruas feints a jab promting Zola to slip. Ruas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zola scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruas.
Good work by Ruas as he checks the leg kick.
Ruas needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola slips under a jab from Ruas.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruas.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Zola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
and Zola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ruas really felt that one!
Ruas slips under a jab from Zola.
Ruas throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zola scores with a shot to the body.
Zola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zola lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruas misses the shot to the body.
Ruas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zola back to the cage. Ruas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruas throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
Ruas jabs at Zola's body.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola misses the jab.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Ruas ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.
Ruas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruas looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruas's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zola.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Ruas.
Ruas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gorgon Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Zola tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zola.
Ruas manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zola defends it well.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas wants to clinch.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Ruas catches Zola right on the button with a cross.
Zola takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruas misses with a right hand
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Zola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruas dodges the punch combination from Zola.
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Ruas misses its intended target.
Zola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zola lands a really nice looking cross but Ruas seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react.
Ruas misses with a straight left.
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zola defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Zola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zola controlling the position well.
Zola trying to control from the bottom.
Zola is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruas from advancing position.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Zola defending well.
Ruas wants to work for an arm triangle but Zola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zola gets back to full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zola is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Carlos Ruas stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 425 p4p, 374 weight class) and Harley King (ranked 63 p4p, 57 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
King connects with a jab.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nig's head.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King drops Nig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nig looks back up at him and smiles so King waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nig is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Nig is breathing heavily.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
King drops Nig with a big left hand! Nig is injured, injured bad! King jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley King!
Harley King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 57 p4p, 85 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 11 p4p, 16 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Newton tries for a takedown but Falcone circles away easily
and Falcone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Newton goes for a double leg but Falcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcone continues to drive forward.
Falcone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcone controlling Newton's posture.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Falcone has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Falcone is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcone is retaining full guard.
Falcone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton being controlled here momentarily.
Falcone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
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.
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcone finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Falcone.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Newton cracks Falcone with a nice body shot.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Newton.
A short left from Falcone.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falcone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Newton.
A short left from Falcone.
A shot in the inside from Newton.
Newton successfully pulls guard.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Falcone from standing up.
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Newton is tightening it up a little... Falcone has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Falcone reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Falcone taps out! Nice BJJ there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Newton!
Bill Newton is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 3 p4p, 65 weight class) and Roar Horse (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Manowaru kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lay Down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manowaru is looking to land body kicks.
Manowaru throws a jab when Horse was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Horse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manowaru doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Horse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Horse.
Horse looks to throw the jab but Manowaru is out of range.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horse! But no joy.
Manowaru throws a leg kick which misses Horse's front leg but catches the back leg as Horse tries to avoid it.
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Horse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Manowaru misses
and Horse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manowaru is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse keeps the fight on the outside.
Horse misses with a body kick.
Manowaru blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Horse as he connects with a hook.
Manowaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horse connects with a single shot there.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manowaru lands a nice looking body kick.
Manowaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manowaru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horse cracks Manowaru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manowaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Horse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
Horse wants to counter with a clinch but Manowaru pushes him away.
Manowaru blocks a jab.
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Horse moved out of range.
Horse steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Manowaru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horse blocks a jab.
Manowaru closes the distance and clinches.
Manowaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Horse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manowaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horse prevents a body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru takes a shot to the head.
Horse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manowaru.
Manowaru is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Horse.
Horse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horse - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse scores with a kick to the body.
Manowaru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horse lands a jab to the nose.
Manowaru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horse.
Horse sends Manowaru crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Horse is motioning to the referee to let Manowaru up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Horse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru throws a body shot but no joy.
And Horse responds with a good body kick, but Manowaru manages to step out the way in time.
Horse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manowaru throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horse! But no joy.
Manowaru misses with a body shot
and Horse counters with a big right hand! Oh Manowaru is in trouble here! Horse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roar Horse!
Roar Horse is the new super heavyweight champion!
Roar Horse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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