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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick River (ranked 1354 p4p, 23781 weight class) and Skippy McFarland (ranked 179 p4p, 693 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skippy McFarland!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have River backpedaling.
 It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFarland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River drives through and clinches with McFarland against the cage.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFarland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
McFarland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland misses with a knee to the head.
McFarland is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from River.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River cracks McFarland with a nice body shot.
River lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McFarland.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside.
River manages to pull guard.
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River working for a triangle but McFarland defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as River holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland throws a big elbow that misses.
McFarland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarland with a flurry of punches that miss.
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River controls McFarland momentarily but McFarland frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
My spies in UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform me that McFarland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
McFarland keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McFarland keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here.
River is chipping away with strikes.
McFarland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River tries to advance to mount but can't.
River wants to control but McFarland is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by River.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
River thuds his shin into the meat of McFarland's side.
McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
McFarland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River walks into a stiff left hand from McFarland.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River connects with a right hand. McFarland shakes it off.
A big left from McFarland misses.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFarland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McFarland misses with a left hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFarland is breathing heavily.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
McFarland 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.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFarland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River scores with a hook to the body. McFarland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skippy McFarland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River rushes McFarland and presses him up against the cage.
McFarland tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from McFarland.
A short uppercut from River.
McFarland throws a head punch that misses.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River digs a right hand into McFarland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFarland's gas tank.
McFarland manages to break the clinch.
River moves into range and clinches up with McFarland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
McFarland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFarland struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a shoulder strike.
McFarland tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
McFarland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFarland taking a breather.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McFarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from River.
Skippy McFarland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River throws a shot to the body.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River connects with a body shot that sends McFarland's belly button to the back.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from River.
River cracks McFarland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River forces McFarland back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from River.
 McFarland is rocked!
River leaning against his opponent.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River gets through McFarland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River jumps guard and drags McFarland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
River is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFarland frees his head nicely. Oh but River has switched to an armbar! McFarland is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 4250 p4p, 2475 weight class) and Jared Roughneck (ranked 487 p4p, 318 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roughneck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Roughneck misses.
Ape throws a head kick that half lands.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roughneck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
Roughneck throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roughneck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grey Ape 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.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Ape.
Roughneck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Ape catches Roughneck right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Roughneck misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck misses with a body shot.
Roughneck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape slips a jab from Roughneck.
Ape works the jab nicely.
Ape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roughneck with the counter takedown but Ape avoids it easily.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Roughneck avoids it.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape 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.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roughneck.
Ape jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ape swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roughneck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roughneck.
A big left from Ape misses.
Ape needs to keep his hands up - Roughneck had a free shot at his head there.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roughneck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape throws a shot from downtown. Roughneck moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Roughneck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roughneck fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roughneck throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws a chopping leg kick but Roughneck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Roughneck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roughneck looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Roughneck throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Roughneck shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roughneck shoots in and drives through. Ape sprawls well.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Roughneck.
Ape lands with a good body shot.
Ape is looking to clinch but Roughneck is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Roughneck jabs Ape right on the nose. Ape blinks but takes it well.
Roughneck cracks Ape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roughneck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Roughneck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Roughneck blocks the leg kick.
Roughneck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roughneck takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
Ape lands a big head kick that sends Roughneck tumbling to the mat! Ape takes a step backwards and waves Roughneck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roughneck is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ape fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Roughneck down.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Roughneck counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roughneck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Roughneck blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck just misses with a punch to the body.
Roughneck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roughneck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roughneck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape throws a low kick but Roughneck avoids it.
Roughneck tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ape lands a big head kick that sends Roughneck tumbling to the mat! Ape takes a step backwards and waves Roughneck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roughneck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Ape drops Roughneck with a naaaaasty hook - Roughneck is in real trouble here! Ape dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A victorious Grey Ape thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Thompson (ranked 24348 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Thor Nordquist (ranked 211 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Nordquist has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Nordquist steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Alex Thompson has been cut.
Nordquist drops Thompson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nordquist follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Nordquist!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hunt (ranked 24599 p4p, 7125 weight class) and Razz Matazz (ranked 206 p4p, 199 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Razz Matazz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Matazz's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Matazz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Matazz.
Ground and pound from Matazz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Matazz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matazz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matazz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matazz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Matazz eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matazz working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt tries to kick Matazz off but Matazz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matazz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Matazz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Matazz prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Matazz trying to move into half guard but instead Hunt has managed to sweep!
Matazz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Matazz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt!
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matazz's legs.
Matazz is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz is working to get back to half guard.
Matazz looks winded!
Matazz tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back!
Hunt wants to control but Matazz is keeping busy.
Matazz is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Matazz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Matazz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matazz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hunt.
Hunt controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz trying to get back to his feet but Hunt is in full control for now.
Matazz is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Hunt sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Matazz has no choice but to tap and Hunt jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Hunt!
An out of breath Ethan Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanuola Sefina (ranked 4030 p4p, 3816 weight class) and Chike Obi (ranked 156 p4p, 146 weight class). Chike Obi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lanuola Sefina's chin.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanuola Sefina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obi throws a body punch but Sefina moves out of range.
Sefina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sefina closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Obi did well to prevent Sefina getting side control.
Sefina performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obi actively working from the bottom here.
Sefina is taking a breather. Obi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi trying to hold on to Sefina's head to control him but Sefina postures up.
Obi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sefina preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sefina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sefina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obi looking to control but Sefina passes into half guard.
Obi wants to get back to full guard.
Sefina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obi actively working from the bottom here.
Sefina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sefina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sefina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obi is looking for a sweep. Sefina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sefina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sefina trying to control the pace.
Sefina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Obi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sefina stalling.
Obi tries to get to full guard but Sefina has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Sefina seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Obi actively working from the bottom here.
Obi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sefina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
A good leg kick by Sefina.
Sefina works Obi's body with a nice hook.
Sefina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Sefina moves away and avoids it.
Obi walks into a left hand.
Sefina misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Obi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sefina moves out of range of the strikes.
Obi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sefina.
Sefina lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lanuola Sefina dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sefina doesn't manage to clinch there - Obi circles away.
Obi throws out a counter right but Sefina avoids it with no problem.
Sefina clinches up against the cage.
Sefina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sefina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sefina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sefina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Sefina misses.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefina throws a lazy right hand but Obi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lanuola Sefina is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Obi misses the target.
Sefina throws a hook but Obi blocks it.
Sefina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obi can do to turn this around?
Obi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lanuola Sefina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sefina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lanuola Sefina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sefina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chike Obi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sefina's corner calls for a 1-2. Sefina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sefina.
Sefina feints and as Obi raises his hands in defense, Sefina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sefina controls the pace.
Obi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obi is trying to keep Sefina in close.
Sefina stays in close to Obi's body and controls the position.
Sefina postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sefina sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sefina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sefina trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sefina defends it easily.
Obi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sefina lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Obi misses.
Sefina misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Obi misses.
Sefina throws a right hand that Obi ducks under and follows up with a left that Obi also avoids with ease.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Sefina moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Obi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi with a jab.
Obi staying out of range there.
Obi gets caught flat footed, as Sefina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sefina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sefina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sefina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sefina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sefina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sefina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sefina stays in close to Obi's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lanuola Sefina dominated that second round.
That's time! Sefina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Obi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sefina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Obi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Obi pushes Sefina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sefina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Obi tries to buck Sefina off but Sefina is having none of it.
Obi seems a little lost for a moment, as Sefina dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefina moves into full mount!
Sefina controlling the position easily from mount.
Obi wants to hold on but Sefina pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sefina takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sefina wants to control the pace but Obi is squirming around nicely.
Obi is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing that Sefina has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Obi is squirming around, avoiding Sefina's attempts to control the action.
Sefina prevents Obi from getting the reversal.
Sefina scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefina takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Obi is looking to improve his position but Sefina isn't that keen on the idea.
Sefina controlling the position easily from mount.
Obi can't escape the position.
Sefina controlling the position easily from mount.
Sefina trying to control but Obi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefina controlling the pace for now.
Sefina with the ground and pound from mount.
Obi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sefina has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Obi's face.
Sefina controlling his opponent.
Sefina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Obi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefina in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sefina looking to control but Obi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sefina is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sefina lands a nice shot to the head.
Sefina controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sefina.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lanuola Sefina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sefina 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lanuola Sefina!
The defeated Chike Obi had this to say: 'It was a good fight, he was a better fighter today going back to the gym make some correction.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Drax (ranked 2602 p4p, 3795 weight class) and Zaga Zillionaire (ranked 103 p4p, 145 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Drax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaga Zillionaire!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Zillionaire misses
and Drax counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zillionaire! Drax lets Zillionaire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Zillionaire is rocked!
It looks like Zaga Zillionaire has been cut.
Drax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Drax finish him?
Drax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zillionaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drax thinking.
Zillionaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Drax.
Drax throws a combination that misses
and Zillionaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zillionaire connects with a single shot there.
Drax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zillionaire throws out the jab.
Drax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drax cracks Zillionaire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zillionaire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Drax finish him?
Zillionaire moves away from the strike by Drax.
Zillionaire throws a right hand that misses
and Drax counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Drax!
A relieved looking Max Drax 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 3843 p4p, 6916 weight class) and Nicky Papas (ranked 425 p4p, 591 weight class). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicky Papas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Papas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papas with a hook.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Papas throws a leg kick that misses.
Papas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Papas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
A jab from Maximus Jr does it's job there.
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papas dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Papas's head and hops out.
Papas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papas throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Papas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus Jr sprawls well. Maximus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Papas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximus Jr is looking to chop away at Papas's legs.
Papas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papas or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus Jr, which made it look bad.
Papas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papas.
Maximus Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr lands with a right hand.
Papas is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Papas.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Papas strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papas.
Papas throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Papas misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr stuns Papas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at Gym of Rock that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Papas seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maximus Jr lands a left and a right that sends Papas crashing to the canvas! Maximus Jr dives into mount looking to finish!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus Jr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maximus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a right hand. Papas shakes it off.
Maximus Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Papas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus Jr defends it well.
Papas walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papas.
Papas lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Papas throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus Jr.
Papas has Maximus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papas.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Papas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Papas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus Jr leaves Papas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicky Papas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papas fails with the takedown.
Papas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maximus Jr has cracked Papas with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maximus Jr lands another huge swinging hook and Papas tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Papas, before Maximus Jr can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Vicente (ranked 3704 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Momofuku Ando (ranked 496 p4p, 364 weight class). Ando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pot Noodle Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Milo Vicente could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Momofuku Ando's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Momofuku Ando!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicente has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ando finds it's way round the side to connect with Vicente's head.
Ando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vicente shoots in and drives through. Ando sprawls well.
No luck for Vicente with that takedown attempt.
Vicente misses with a hook
and Ando counters with a body kick that stops Vicente in his tracks momentarily.
Vicente tries to bum rush Ando with a series of wild strikes but Ando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vicente throws a hook but Ando blocks it.
Ando wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vicente.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Vicente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicente misses with an uppercut
and Vicente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ando lands the left hand.
Vicente shoots in but Ando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ando is looking for the big counter here.
Ando connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicente shoots in for a takedown but Ando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ando avoids the head kick by Vicente.
A little jabbing left from Ando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicente gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ando wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ando stalks Vicente and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vicente's face. Vicente staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicente. Ando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicente darts in looking for a takedown but Ando gets double underhooks and turns Vicente into the cage.
Ando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ando looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Vicente misses.
Ando slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vicente definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vicente on the side of the head.
Ando connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Vicente.
Vicente misses the jab.
Vicente drops his hands momentarily and Ando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vicente lands a right hook to the body.
Vicente misses with an uppercut.
Vicente scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ando.
Vicente misses with a takedown
and Ando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vicente moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ando.
Vicente throws the left hand but Ando avoids the punch easily.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown but Ando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vicente swings widly with a right hand
and Ando counters with a stiff right hand.
Ando lands the left hand.
Vicente jabs at Ando's body.
Some wild striking there from Vicente.
Vicente looks to land a left hand but Ando moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ando. No joy for Vicente on that attempt.
Vicente moves into the clinch.
Ando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente looks to land a left hand but Ando moved out of range nicely.
Ando is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vicente avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vicente walks into a jab.
Ando misses with a double jab.
Vicente throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ando's waist but Ando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vicente off to one side.
Ando on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vicente fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ando scores with a head kick.
Vicente fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ando throws a series of punches but Vicente moves out of range.
Vicente throws a lazy head kick
and Ando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
and Ando counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicente tries for a takedown but Ando circles away easily
and Ando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vicente is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente misses with an uppercut.
Ando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vicente. Vicente circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vicente throws a hook but Ando avoids it easily.
Ando throws out a counter right but Vicente avoids it with no problem.
Vicente throws a series of punches but Ando moves out of range.
Ando lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vicente loads up on a big right hand but Ando slips the punch.
Ando works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ando staying out of range there.
Ando lands the left hand.
Momofuku Ando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ando blocks a jab.
Ando uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vicente misses with a straight left.
Ando staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momofuku Ando dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vicente throws a lazy right hand but Ando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ando throws a nice looking combination but Vicente bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vicente misses with a left hand
and Ando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vicente thinking.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ando as he avoids it easily.
Vicente listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vicente misses with a wild body shot.
Ando tries to move into range but Vicente moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vicente throws a hook but Ando avoids it easily.
Vicente fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicente wants to clinch but Ando slips to the side
and Ando counters with a right hand to the body.
Vicente is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ando counters with a nice body kick.
Ando connects with a looping right hand.
Vicente tries to close the distance and clinch but Ando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ando clobbers Vicente with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vicente throws a body punch but Ando moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ando counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vicente is defended easily by Ando.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Vicente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vicente throws a right hand that misses
and Ando counters with a stiff right hand.
Vicente looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ando cracks Vicente with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ando scores with a nice right hand.
Vicente tries to move into range but Ando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ando but Ando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Ando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ando slips a jab and a cross from Vicente.
Vicente misses with a hook
and Ando counters with a nice uppercut.
Vicente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Vicente misses
and Ando counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicente doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ando lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ando with a hook.
Ando cracks Vicente with an open hand slap.
 Vicente is rocked!
Ando throws a hook to the side of Vicente's head but Vicente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vicente takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ando scores with a jab to the head.
Ando thuds a left hand into Vicente's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ando scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Vicente is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Vicente misses
and Ando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ando goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ando fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vicente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vicente seems to have got his legs back now.
Vicente lands a glancing blow to the side of Ando's head.
Jab, jab by Vicente - just one landing.
Ando lands a big head kick that sends Vicente tumbling to the mat! Ando takes a step backwards and waves Vicente back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente throws a shot from downtown. Ando moves away and avoids it.
Vicente fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vicente closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vicente misses with a body shot.
Vicente shoots in for a double leg but Ando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vicente moves out of range as Ando throws a body kick.
Ando lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ando.
A head kick misses from Ando.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vicente takes one to the side of the head.
Vicente takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Momofuku Ando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vicente misses with a shot to the body
and Ando counters with a body kick that stops Vicente in his tracks momentarily.
Vicente looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ando on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicente takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Ando.
Ando connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Ando.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ando as he jumps to the side.
Vicente walks straight into a right hand from Ando - that's dropped him! Ando jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vicente from any more punishment! Vicente complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Momofuku Ando!
Momofuku Ando tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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