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KoF:IW Golden Claws III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makhmud Muradov (ranked 25074 p4p, 6807 weight class) and Archie Paine (ranked 705 p4p, 627 weight class). Muradov's entrance music is Saida - O'zbekiston. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makhmud Muradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Archie Paine!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muradov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paine. That did some damage!
Muradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muradov struggles to land a body shot inside as Paine controls his hands.
Muradov landing knees to the body.
Muradov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muradov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paine.
Muradov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Paine does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Muradov.
Muradov lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muradov lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Muradov.
Muradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paine counters with a left and a right that stings Muradov.
Muradov misses with a head kick.
Paine catches Muradov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Muradov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Muradov misses
and Paine counters with a stiff right hand.
Muradov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makhmud Muradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paine.
Paine fails to land with a series of punches.
Muradov cracks Paine with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Paine falls to his knees and Muradov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makhmud Muradov!
In his post fight interview, Makhmud Muradov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milo Brent (ranked 25503 p4p, 7336 weight class) and Gef Set (ranked 655 p4p, 607 weight class). Milo Brent 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gef Set!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Set clinches.
Set blocks the elbow strike.
Set gets control of Brent's arms and successfully pulls guard. Set will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Set scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Set.
Set forces Brent back against the cage and clinches.
Set breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Set clinches up with Brent and pushes him back against the cage.
Set ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Set no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Set is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Set has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brent has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Set pulls guard effortlessly.
Set pushes Brent off and scrambles back to his feet.
Set fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brent tries to clinch there but Set circles away.
Brent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Set scores with a push kick.
Brent throws a body kick that misses.
Set tries to counter with a clinch but Brent shakes him off and moves away.
Brent has his takedown stuffed
and Set moves into the clinch.
Brent is trying to stall.
Brent is breathing heavily.
Brent tries to stall but Set uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Set breaks the clinch.
Set shoots in and bounces Brent off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Set on the ground.
Set thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Set drops back looking for a leg! Brent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brent manages to kick Set off! Set jumps back into Brent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set 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.
Set drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Set jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Set drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brent dives on top into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Set manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Set just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Brent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Set manages to break the clinch.
Set fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brent dives in and grabs Set's left leg, looking for a takedown. Set pushes down on Brent's head and hops out.
Set has managed to clinch.
Set manages to break the clinch.
Milo Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Set swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brent clinches up against the cage.
Brent is trying to maintain a safe position but Set gets an underhook and turns Brent into the cage.
Set pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Set fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Set.
Brent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Set holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Set breaks from the clinch.
Set scores with a jab to the jaw.
Set throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Set slaps away a takedown attempt from Brent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Set moves into the clinch successfully.
Set pulls Brent into guard.
We've been hearing that Brent has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Set is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Set tries to pull guard but Brent forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Set successfully pulls guard.
Set wriggles free and stands up.
Brent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gef Set dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brent tries to close the distance and clinch but Set swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Set wants to counter the offense by Brent and move into the clinch position.
Set shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brent sprawls well. Brent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Set gets slowly back to his feet.
Set leaves Brent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Set closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Set manages to break the clinch.
Brent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Set wants to counter with a clinch but Brent pushes him away.
Set gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent taking a breather.
Brent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Set pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Set leaves Brent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Set steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brent.
Set darts in and clinches Brent up against the cage.
Set tightens his grip and picks Brent up, before dumping him to the ground. Brent manages to land in guard.
Brent wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Set manages to pass to side control.
Set is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brent sees it coming and defends easily.
Set is trying to work for a kimura but Brent is defending well.
Gef Set has got the better of the ground game so far.
Set is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brent still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brent has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent shoots in looking for a takedown but Set manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Brent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Set moves into the clinch.
Brent is trying to pull guard but Set has him pressed against the cage.
Set has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brent after a bit of a struggle.
Set breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Set throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brent.
Set shoots in for a double leg but Brent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brent is defended easily by Set.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Set gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Set jumps into guard, dragging Brent to the mat.
Brent wants to control from the top but Set keeps moving.
Set uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Set gets a clinch.
Set is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Set manages to pull guard.
Set kicks Brent off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Set misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brent.
Set shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brent sprawls well. Brent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Set gets slowly back to his feet.
Milo Brent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Set paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gef Set seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brent is looking to clinch.
Set clinches up against the cage.
Set breaks the clinch.
Brent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Set tries to counter with a clinch but Brent shakes him off and moves away.
Set moves into range and clinches up with Brent.
Set's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brent takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gef Set showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Set fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brent, pushing him back against the cage.
Set is trying to drag Brent to the mat but Brent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Set pulls guard effortlessly.
Brent looking to sit in guard and control but Set gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Set has gone for a leg lock! Brent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Set's guard.
Set pushes Brent off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brent moves into the clinch successfully.
Set pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Set pushes Brent off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Brent. Those never looked like landing.
Set shoots in looking for a takedown. Brent tries to sprawl out of it but Set keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Set has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Set will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Milo Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gef Set.
Brent stuffs the takedown.
Set avoids the head kick by Brent.
Set steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brent.
Set darts in looking for a takedown but Brent gets double underhooks and turns Set into the cage.
Brent moves in looking to clinch but Set pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brent or perhaps it was just good defense by Set, which made it look bad.
Gef Set is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Set fails with a takedown attempt.
Brent stuns Set with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Set shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brent as he avoids it easily.
Brent tries to clinch up.
Brent has Set up against the cage in a clinch.
Brent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Set just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Set pulls guard.
Brent trying to control but Set is working from the bottom.
Set has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brent has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent tries to throw a body punch but Set avoids it by throwing Brent back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Set.
Set jumps guard.
Set pushes Brent off and gets back to his feet.
Brent looks to land a right hand but Set moved out of range.
Brent throws a jab but it's blocked by Set.
Set shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brent's guard.
Set controlling from the top position.
Milo Brent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Set advances position into side control!
Set staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gef Set comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Set has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gef Set!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garry Almeida (ranked 5747 p4p, 25501 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 546 p4p, 638 weight class). Jonny Jones 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garry Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Almeida blocks a head kick by Jones.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Almeida.
Jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Almeida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Almeida controlling his opponent.
Almeida is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jones is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jones flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Almeida anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jones and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Almeida slips an arm under Jones chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Almeida has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Almeida is squeezing on Jones like an anaconda would it's prey. Jones fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Garry Almeida!
Garry Almeida 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Wolf (ranked 6558 p4p, 6203 weight class) and Ryan Hall (ranked 222 p4p, 216 weight class). Jacky Wolf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacky Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Wolf has his takedown stuffed
and Hall moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall decides to pull guard.
Wolf advances position into side control!
Hall stops Wolf from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hall gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wolf controlling from mount.
Wolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hall tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Wolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf mounts Hall! Really nice guard pass there!
Hall tries to hold on but Wolf postures up.
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fails to move to back control.
Wolf content just to control the position here.
Wolf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Wolf controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolf continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacky Wolf 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.
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Wolf gets back to half guard.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Wolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hall throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wolf's body to avoid the submission. Wolf has instead reached around Hall's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wolf arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacky Wolf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain McCall (ranked 5316 p4p, 6043 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 531 p4p, 560 weight class). Hanma has chosen Baki the Grappler Opening 1 as his entrance music. Baki Hanma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from McCall.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
McCall lands with a nice combination. Hanma backs away looking to recover.
Hanma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCall connects with a crisp jab.
Hanma throws a wild body kick that McCall sees coming a mile off.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCall.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma shapes to counter with a head kick.
McCall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanma is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCall!
Hanma's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCall throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanma.
Hanma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCall sprawls well initially but Hanma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCall has one foot on Hanma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall scores with a body shot.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma slips a jab from McCall.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
McCall throws a one two combo.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
McCall jabs at Hanma's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
McCall darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns McCall into the cage.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
McCall throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
McCall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall misses with a few strikes there.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanma on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanma's guard now, I'm sure.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but McCall passes into half guard.
McCall is taking a breather. Hanma 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.
McCall wants to stand but Hanma has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hanma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCall scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McCall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCall.
McCall is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
McCall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCall is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCall works his way into side control.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
McCall wants to stand but Hanma is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain McCall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Cain McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
The fighters circling - McCall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCall cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCall misses with a double jab.
McCall missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma throws out a counter right but McCall avoids it with no problem.
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
McCall connects with a body shot.
McCall throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
McCall tries a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches up with McCall, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes McCall against the cage but McCall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
McCall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing.
McCall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCall swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCall scores with a three punch combo!
McCall looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
McCall misses with a double jab.
McCall tests Hanma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCall looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
McCall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
McCall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
McCall lands with a straight right. Hanma didn't see that one coming.
McCall lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanma.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCall.
McCall moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHanma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands with a hook. Hanma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma stuffs the takedown.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCall throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
McCall lands a nice shot to the body.
McCall scores with a nice head shot.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McCall blocks it well.
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanma.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
McCall dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on McCall's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma jabs at McCall's body.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCall throws out the jab.
McCall misses with a two punch combination.
Cain McCall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCall connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for McCall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCall lands a body shot.
McCall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCall cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCall takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from McCall.
McCall looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
McCall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
McCall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain McCall dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCall scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
McCall looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
McCall looks to land a combination. Hanma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Hanma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCall.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from McCall.
McCall jabs at Hanma's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from McCall. No joy for Hanma on that attempt.
McCall throws a body shot but no joy.
McCall throws a leg kick but Hanma checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma avoids a kick to the body.
And Hanma responds with a good body kick, but McCall manages to step out the way in time.
McCall throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Hanma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCall rather than just go for the knockout.
McCall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
McCall lands a nice shot to the body.
McCall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCall misses with a few strikes there.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanma throws a fast counter high kick but McCall manages to duck under it in time.
McCall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Hanma responds with a good body kick, but McCall manages to step out the way in time.
McCall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanma.
No joy there for McCall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCall throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
McCall scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCall throws a right hand that misses
and McCall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma gets caught napping as McCall dives in and scores a takedown. Hanma manages to retain guard.
McCall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
McCall pushes down on Hanma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to free his trapped foot but Hanma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Cain McCall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cain McCall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCall breaks from Hanma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCall looking to finish with strikes here!
McCall controlling the position easily from mount.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCall 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain McCall!
Baki Hanma was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to apologize for this disgrace I promise I will come back stronger than ever before!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sekera (ranked 5911 p4p, 4636 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 553 p4p, 490 weight class). Sekera comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed it out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shackleton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sekera won't be happy with that.
Sekera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Shackleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sekera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shackleton if he has to take too many more of those.
Sekera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shackleton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sekera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shackleton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sekera wants to control but Shackleton is keeping him busy.
Shackleton tries to bench press Sekera off him but Sekera keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shackleton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shackleton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sekera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shackleton is avoiding damage well.
Shackleton can't do much from the bottom here.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera throws an elbow but Shackleton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sekera stands up and beckons Shackleton to his feet.
Shackleton moves out of range of the body kick.
Shackleton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sekera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shackleton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Shackleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sekera 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.
Sekera throws a right and a left that Shackleton avoids nicely.
Sekera throws a leg kick
and Shackleton counters with a takedown into side control.
Sekera keeping his opponent close.
Sekera struggling a bit here.
Sekera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Shackleton crashes against the mat.
Sekera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shackleton.
Sekera is looking to regain half guard here but Shackleton keeps moving and retains side control.
Sekera dodges the ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton working the ground and pound from side control.
Sekera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shackleton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shackleton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sekera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sekera is looking to regain half guard here but Shackleton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sekera manages to get back to half guard.
Shackleton trying to control the action but Sekera is working from the bottom.
Sekera is trying to control but can't.
Shackleton wants to take a breather but Sekera is having none of it.
Sekera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shackleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sekera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shackleton wants to pass the guard but Sekera is keeping the position.
Shackleton trying to control but Sekera is working from the bottom.
Shackleton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sekera is pulling down on Shackleton's head to control his posture.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sekera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shackleton moves into range and clinches up with Sekera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Sekera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sekera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sekera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shackleton's guard.
Sekera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sekera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shackleton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sekera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sekera.
Shackleton is looking for the big counter here.
Shackleton gets a clinch.
Sekera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shackleton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sekera is defending well for now.
Shackleton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sekera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Shackleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sekera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sekera tries to avoid it but Shackleton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sekera to the ground. Sekera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
Sekera moves into range and clinches up with Shackleton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sekera as Shackleton tries to tie him up.
Shackleton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sekera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shackleton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sekera to the mat. Sekera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shackleton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavel Sekera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sekera wants to sweep here but Shackleton controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera kicks Shackleton off and gets to his feet.
Sekera rushes Shackleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sekera tries to break the clinch but Shackleton is controlling the position.
Shackleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sekera's elbow.
Sekera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shackleton regains guard immediately.
Shackleton kicks Sekera off and gets to his feet.
Pavel Sekera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sekera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shackleton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sekera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sekera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shackleton.
Shackleton slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera has Shackleton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sekera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shackleton tumbling to the mat - Sekera dives into Shackleton's guard.
Sekera wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Shackleton working for a triangle but Sekera defends it easily.
Shackleton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sekera is aware though and is defending well.
Sekera with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sekera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sekera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sekera stands up and waves to Shackleton to follow him.
Sekera gets a clinch.
Sekera manages to pull guard.
Shackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Sekera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shackleton swinging wildly here.
Shackleton throws a series of punches but Sekera avoids them all with ease.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shackleton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Sekera.
Shackleton keeps the fight on the outside.
Sekera dives in and scores a takedown into Shackleton's guard.
Sekera won't allow Shackleton to sweep him here.
Shackleton working for submissions but it's allowed Sekera to get to half guard.
Sekera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shackleton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep. Sekera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shackleton looking for submissions off his back.
Sekera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shackleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sekera pulls his head out easily.
Shackleton actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sekera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shackleton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sekera pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sekera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sekera unloads with some shots from mount but Shackleton bucks and avoids them well.
Sekera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shackleton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sekera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shackleton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sekera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shackleton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shackleton is looking to get to half guard.
Sekera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shackleton because Sekera loaded up on that one.
Sekera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shackleton wants to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shackleton is looking to escape.
Shackleton is working to get back to half guard.
Sekera avoids the attempt from Shackleton to control.
Sekera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shackleton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sekera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shackleton working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekera wants to control the pace but Shackleton is squirming around nicely.
Shackleton wants to control but Sekera is having none of it.
Sekera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biggie Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shackleton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sekera.
Shackleton actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shackleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavel Sekera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shackleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sekera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sekera, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sekera!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Sekera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 3435 p4p, 3210 weight class) and Sam Drnold (ranked 400 p4p, 378 weight class). The key to victory for Abdul Keji has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Drnold!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold slips a jab from Keji.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keji.
Drnold lands a jab.
Keji throws a lazy right hand but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drnold shoots in but no luck this time.
Keji changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
and Drnold counters with a single leg into guard. Keji didn't expect that.
Drnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drnold throws a big elbow that misses.
Drnold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Keji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji has momentary wrist control but Drnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Drnold distracts Keji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drnold throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drnold.
Keji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drnold trying to control but Keji is working from the bottom.
Drnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Keji has wrist control.
Drnold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drnold stands and throws Keji's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Keji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drnold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drnold working the body and head with strikes.
 Keji is rocked!
Drnold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drnold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keji is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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!
Drnold has an Americana. Keji didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drnold is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drnold hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Drnold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Corcoran (ranked 2525 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Robert Schafer (ranked 329 p4p, 316 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schafer's choice of entrance music: Conway the Machine - Bang. Vinny Corcoran had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Schafer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran throws a combination that misses
and Schafer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corcoran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corcoran misses with a straight left.
Schafer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corcoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Schafer throws a right hand that misses
and Corcoran counters with a one-two to the body.
Schafer throws a body shot but no joy.
Corcoran clinches up with Schafer and pushes him back against the cage.
Corcoran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schafer.
Corcoran misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schafer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corcoran.
Corcoran stalling in the clinch.
Corcoran gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a left to the head.
Schafer tries to break the clinch but Corcoran is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a right to the head.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Corcoran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schafer lands a shoulder strike.
Corcoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Corcoran.
Schafer can't find room to land a body shot as Corcoran controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schafer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corcoran presses Schafer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Schafer.
Schafer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Schafer is rocked!
Schafer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schafer is still on wobbly legs! Can Corcoran finish him?
Schafer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Schafer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran misses with the head strike.
Corcoran throws a head punch that misses.
Corcoran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran prevents a body shot from Schafer.
Schafer seems to have recovered his senses.
Corcoran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schafer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schafer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corcoran unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schafer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Corcoran is unloading with more strikes now! Schafer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hooper (ranked 3155 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Rubicon Jay (ranked 156 p4p, 121 weight class). Rubicon Jay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rubicon Jay!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jay sprawls and moves away.
Jay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooper pinned against the cage. Hooper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hooper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper tries to advance to mount but Jay denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jay wants to control but Hooper postures up.
Jay throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hooper shoots in and drives through. Jay sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Jay.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.
Jay swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay shoots in and gets a takedown into Hooper's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Jay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooper is looking for a triangle but Jay pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to stand and escape but instead Hooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.
Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hooper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jay is working away from the top position though.
Jay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Jay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Hooper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jay.
 It looks like Lukas Hooper has been cut.
Jay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hooper's guard.
Hooper has an active guard here but Jay has managed to pass into half guard.
Jay trying to pass the guard but Hooper defending well.
Jay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper trying to control here.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
Hooper trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Jay stays in close to Hooper's body and controls the position.
Jay wanted to stand there but Hooper had control of the position.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jay is one step ahead there.
Jay is stalling in the full guard.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hooper has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubicon Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay swinging wildly here.
Jay misses with a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hooper trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay is controlling Hooper's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Jay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jay isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hooper stacks Jay 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 Hooper!
Jay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hooper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jay keeps working.
Jay is trying to improve his position.
Hooper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Hooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jay is defending well.
Jay is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukas Hooper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hooper.
Jay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Jay ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jay lands a jab-cross combination.
Jay tries to sprawl but Hooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hooper is trying to control. Jay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jay is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him
Jay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily.
Hooper is looking to advance position but Jay won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jay looking for submissions off his back.
Jay is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Jay actively working from the bottom here.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay is looking to escape.
Jay pushes Hooper off but Hooper dives into side control.
Hooper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hooper moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jay.
Hooper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lukas Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jay throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay is looking to regain half guard here but Hooper keeps moving and retains side control.
Jay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hooper.
Rubicon Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay is positioning himself well to prevent Hooper advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay trying to control but Hooper postures up.
Hooper seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Lukas Hooper.
Well Jay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubicon Jay!
In his post fight interview, Rubicon Jay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayleigh Dragon (ranked 1221 p4p, 1805 weight class) and Antonio De Toro (ranked 154 p4p, 226 weight class). De Toro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KHALED - FINITO. Antonio De Toro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayleigh Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio De Toro!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Toro slips under a jab.
Dragon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Toro clinches with his opponent.
Dragon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Toro lands with a right to the head.
De Toro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dragon tries a body shot but De Toro blocks it.
Dragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon takes a shot to the head.
De Toro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Toro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Toro just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Toro has Dragon pushed against the cage.
Dragon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Toro to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayleigh Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Toro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dragon working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Toro lands a left hand.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dragon jumps guard but De Toro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from De Toro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Toro.
A short right from De Toro on the inside.
Dragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon throws a head punch that misses.
De Toro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Dragon misses with some punches.
De Toro stalls.
Dragon jumps guard but De Toro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Toro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Dragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Toro smiles and moves away.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - De Toro circles away.
Dragon closes the distance but De Toro moves to the side
and De Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Toro.
Dragon throwing a counter right hand but De Toro manages to avoid it.
Dragon wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but De Toro pushes him off.
De Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Toro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon takes a swing at De Toro's ribcage but misses.
De Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dragon is looking to clinch but De Toro is avoiding it.
Dragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
De Toro lands a right hook to the body.
Dragon shoots and misses
and De Toro counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragon tries to clinch but De Toro moves out of range.
De Toro punishes Dragon's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Toro is fending him off so far but Dragon persists. Nope, De Toro circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Toro cracks Dragon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Toro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dragon to stand back up!
Dragon is rocked!
Dragon tries to clinch up but De Toro circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Dragon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Toro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dragon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Toro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dragon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio De Toro!
Antonio De Toro is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Antonio De Toro thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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