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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between IP Mann (ranked 4835 p4p, 4859 weight class) and Melo Carter (ranked 547 p4p, 550 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, IP Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melo Carter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mann tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter blocks a head kick by Mann.
Mann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Mann persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mann misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
IP Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mann throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mann is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mann.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mann closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes Carter against the ropes but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Mann ends up having to push Carter into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melo Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Carter continues to drive forward.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mann with a body shot.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Carter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
And Carter tries to counter it with a takedown but Mann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melo Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mann fails to land the takedown.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
Carter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mann defends it well.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mann dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
Carter throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Mann ends up having to push Carter into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
IP Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter avoids the head kick by Mann.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melo Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes Carter against the ropes but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mann throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mann defends it well.
Carter blocks a head kick by Mann.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mann with a body shot.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mann dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
Carter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
A nice side step and Carter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mann with a body shot.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melo Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IP Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Mann. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Mann ends up having to push Carter into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mann with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mann is defended easily by Carter.
Carter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann throws a body kick that misses.
Mann closes the distance but Carter moves to the side
and Carter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mann!
Carter trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Carter landing strikes.
Carter scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter lands some shots froms side control.
Melo Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Carter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
 Mann is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Mann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carter looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter cracks Mann with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melo Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cael Spurrier (ranked 4764 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Ronald Hump (ranked 535 p4p, 555 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Spurrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Hump!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hump.
Spurrier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hump to score with a decent uppercut.
Spurrier tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Hump releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spurrier looks to clinch
and Hump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hump misses with a wild body shot.
Spurrier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spurrier misses with a low kick.
Spurrier throws a leg kick
and Hump counters with a straight right hand.
Hump is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Spurrier is predictable there
letting Hump counter with a right hand.
Spurrier is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hump. Beautiful body shot.
Spurrier thows a leg kick but Hump checks it
enabling Hump to counter with a crisp jab.
Hump lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spurrier lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Spurrier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Spurrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spurrier walks into a left hand.
Spurrier tries to work over Hump's front leg with a kick but Hump checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hump lands a nice looking body shot.
Spurrier looks to clinch
and Hump counters with a stiff right hand.
Hump circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier misses with an uppercut
and Hump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spurrier tries to clinch but Hump moves away
and Hump counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Spurrier misses
and Hump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spurrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Spurrier throws a push kick but Hump slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Hump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier misses with a leg kick
and Hump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spurrier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hump circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spurrier is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Hump dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spurrier throws a head kick that misses
and Hump counters with a nice uppercut.
Hump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spurrier with a body shot.
Hump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spurrier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hump manages to circle out of the way.
Spurrier throws a leg kick
and Hump counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spurrier thinking.
Spurrier tries to clinch but Hump moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hump.
Hump uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spurrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spurrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spurrier wants to clinch
and Hump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spurrier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hump throws a body shot but no joy.
Spurrier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hump.
A jab lands there for Hump.
Hump lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier looks to clinch
and Hump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spurrier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spurrier misses with a leg kick.
Hump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spurrier. That's going to slow Hump down.
Spurrier throws a lazy head kick
and Hump counters with a stiff right hand.
Spurrier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spurrier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spurrier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hump keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hump lands a jab to the nose.
Spurrier tries to clinch there but Hump circles away.
Spurrier tries to clinch but Hump moves away
letting Hump counter with a right hand.
Hump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spurrier under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier lands with a slapping head kick.
Spurrier misses with a low kick as Hump jumps back.
Spurrier throws out a leg kick but Hump moves out of range and Spurrier only half commits.
Hump scores with a hook to the body. Spurrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spurrier with the inside leg kick.
Hump misses with a wild body shot.
Hump connects with a body shot that sends Spurrier's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Hump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spurrier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hump smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ronald Hump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Hump.
Hump cracks Spurrier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spurrier throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hump to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Hump.
Hump's corner calls for a 1-2. Hump obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Spurrier misses
and Hump holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hump has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spurrier misses with a body punch.
Hump displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spurrier up against the ropes.
Hump's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Hump - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier is trying to stall.
Hump is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hump.
Spurrier is trying to break free.
Hump avoiding damage.
Hump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spurrier tries to throw a body punch but Hump avoids it by throwing Spurrier back against the ropes.
Spurrier is trying to push Hump away but Hump has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hump manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spurrier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spurrier taking a breather.
Spurrier can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hump managing to block the knees to the body from Spurrier.
Hump lands an uppercut.
Spurrier just leaning against Hump, taking a breather.
Spurrier tries to work over Hump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hump lands a hook that snaps the head of Spurrier backwards.
Hump stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hump.
Spurrier takes a shot to the head.
Ronald Hump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spurrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spurrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spurrier trying to control the position but instead, Hump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spurrier into the ropes.
Hump prevents Spurrier from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hump cracks Spurrier with a nice body shot.
Hump stalling.
Hump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cael Spurrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Hump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hump 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Hump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 4826 p4p, 4827 weight class) and Fukuoka Soshitsu (ranked 546 p4p, 544 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fukuoka Soshitsu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath throws a sloppy head kick and Soshitsu moves out of range easily.
Soshitsu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magrath has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soshitsu tries to clinch up.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshitsu.
Soshitsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Soshitsu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Soshitsu with a jab.
Magrath tries to keep at a distance but Soshitsu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soshitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magrath gets control of Soshitsu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magrath will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magrath has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soshitsu has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshitsu tries to stand but Magrath is controlling his head.
Soshitsu swings around for an armbar but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soshitsu's guard.
Magrath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soshitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soshitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Magrath is proving a slippery customer.
Magrath slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Soshitsu.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soshitsu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magrath is trying to control the action in half guard but Soshitsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magrath trying to mount his opponent but Soshitsu defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath is just content to waste time from the top position. Soshitsu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magrath trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magrath wants to stand but Soshitsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soshitsu working a defensive guard here.
Magrath not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magrath throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshitsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magrath forces his way into half guard.
Soshitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Magrath tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Soshitsu tries to get to full guard but Magrath has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soshitsu drives through and clinches with Magrath against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Soshitsu - that landed with a thud.
Magrath tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magrath is trying to drag Soshitsu to the mat but Soshitsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Magrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soshitsu gets underhooks to prevent Magrath's takedown attempt.
Magrath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Soshitsu to keep the fight standing.
Soshitsu jumps guard but Magrath turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Soshitsu digs a right hand underneath Magrath's ribcage. Magrath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soshitsu tries to pull guard but Magrath won't allow it.
Soshitsu looking for a takedown.
Magrath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fukuoka Soshitsu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soshitsu tries to clinch up.
Magrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magrath misses with a head kick.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soshitsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soshitsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soshitsu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magrath eats them both and turns towards Soshitsu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Magrath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Magrath gets underhooks to prevent Soshitsu's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshitsu leaning against his opponent.
Magrath takes a shot to the head.
Soshitsu looking to stall.
Soshitsu jumps guard but Magrath turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath jumps into guard, dragging Soshitsu to the mat.
Magrath trying to control the position.
Magrath has his foot on Soshitsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soshitsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Soshitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magrath has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soshitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Magrath's legs - danger averted.
Soshitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soshitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magrath keeping moving, preventing Soshitsu from controlling successfully.
Soshitsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magrath haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magrath is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magrath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soshitsu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magrath tries to get to full guard but Soshitsu has control of the leg.
Magrath is not content to let Soshitsu control the position.
Soshitsu throwing shots but Magrath is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soshitsu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soshitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magrath just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fukuoka Soshitsu.
Soshitsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soshitsu rushes Magrath and presses him up against the ropes.
Soshitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magrath is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Soshitsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magrath jumps guard but Soshitsu stands there with Magrath around his waist. Magrath gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soshitsu blocks an elbow strike from Magrath.
Magrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soshitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soshitsu drives through and clinches with Magrath against the ropes.
Magrath has Soshitsu pressed against the ropes.
Soshitsu manages to break the clinch.
Magrath tries to clinch up.
Soshitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukuoka Soshitsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soshitsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soshitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath moves into the clinch.
Magrath lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Soshitsu tries to roll over but Magrath keeps him under control.
Soshitsu looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fukuoka Soshitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soshitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magrath misses with a head kick.
Magrath clinches up against the ropes.
Soshitsu keeps control of Magrath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magrath successfully pulls guard.
Magrath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soshitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Magrath is pushing down on Soshitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soshitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Magrath has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magrath works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soshitsu wants to hold on but Magrath pushes him away.
Magrath throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jaxon Magrath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magrath trying to control but Soshitsu is having none of it.
Soshitsu can't escape the position.
Magrath trying to control but Soshitsu is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soshitsu wants to hold on but Magrath pushes him away.
Soshitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magrath tries to control but Soshitsu wriggling away.
Soshitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magrath content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soshitsu tries to hold on but Magrath postures up.
Soshitsu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Magrath tries to control but Soshitsu wriggling away.
Soshitsu tries to hold on but Magrath postures up.
Soshitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magrath cracks Soshitsu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands a heavy elbow.
Magrath avoids the attempt from Soshitsu to control.
Magrath controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magrath cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magrath throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Soshitsu manages to control the position for a moment.
Jaxon Magrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukuoka Soshitsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soshitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soshitsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 4807 p4p, 4798 weight class) and Rory MacGeraghty (ranked 548 p4p, 543 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory MacGeraghty!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGeraghty gets a clinch.
MacGeraghty manages to break the clinch.
MacGeraghty scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
MacGeraghty tries to clinch up.
Lvavatai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
MacGeraghty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGeraghty rushes Lvavatai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacGeraghty is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai stops a takedown attempt from MacGeraghty.
MacGeraghty breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGeraghty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lvavatai tries to clinch there but MacGeraghty circles away.
Lvavatai darts in and clinches MacGeraghty up against the ropes.
MacGeraghty tries to break free but Lvavatai pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGeraghty tries to pull guard but Lvavatai forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacGeraghty.
MacGeraghty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lvavatai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacGeraghty tries a head kick but it misses.
MacGeraghty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacGeraghty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lvavatai is keeping busy.
Lvavatai wants to take the fight to the mat but MacGeraghty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacGeraghty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacGeraghty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGeraghty tries to clinch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai has MacGeraghty up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lvavatai jumps into guard, dragging MacGeraghty to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard.
Lvavatai slips nicely into half guard.
Lvavatai stands up and beckons MacGeraghty to join him on the feet.
MacGeraghty goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGeraghty is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
MacGeraghty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacGeraghty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lvavatai throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacGeraghty uses from the top position.
Lvavatai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
MacGeraghty wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Lvavatai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacGeraghty trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
MacGeraghty trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai has his foot on MacGeraghty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGeraghty works his way back into a safe position though.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing MacGeraghty from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lvavatai looking for a guillotine here but MacGeraghty defends easily.
Lvavatai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGeraghty's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacGeraghty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the ropes.
MacGeraghty tries to break the clinch but Lvavatai is controlling the position.
MacGeraghty working hard to break the clinch.
Lvavatai pulls guard.
Lvavatai looking for a guillotine here but MacGeraghty defends easily.
Lvavatai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacGeraghty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 4746 p4p, 4956 weight class) and Landon Austin (ranked 537 p4p, 558 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Austin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Austin wants a takedown.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Austin.
Donk. Austin catches Assndrop right on the button with a cross.
Austin rushes Assndrop and presses him up against the ropes.
Assndrop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the ropes and eventually Assndrop drops back down to his feet.
Assndrop gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
Assndrop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Assndrop uses from the top position.
Assndrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Assndrop wants to stand but Austin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Austin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Assndrop wants to stand but Austin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Assndrop stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Assndrop from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Assndrop wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Austin tries to clinch but Assndrop is having none of it.
Assndrop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Austin.
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Austin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Austin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Assndrop avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking for a takedown.
Maurits Assndrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Austin.
Austin tries to pull guard but Assndrop holds him up against the ropes and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Assndrop jumps guard but Austin stands there with Assndrop around his waist. Assndrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austin looking for a takedown.
Assndrop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin tries to pull guard but Assndrop holds him up against the ropes and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Austin drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Assndrop defends it easily.
Assndrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin pulls Assndrop in close to his closed guard and prevents Assndrop from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Assndrop stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
Assndrop postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Austin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Austin pushes Assndrop up against the ropes in a clinch.
Austin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Assndrop smiles and moves away.
Austin rushes Assndrop and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Austin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Assndrop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Austin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop breaks from the clinch.
Landon Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
As Assndrop backs off Austin throws a huge counter combo but Assndrop manages to avoid it all.
Austin has Assndrop up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin controlling the action here for a moment.
Austin lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Austin looking for a takedown.
Maurits Assndrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Austin.
Austin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Assndrop manages to break the clinch.
Austin swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Austin manages to circle out of the way.
Assndrop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
As Austin backs away, Assndrop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop misses with a head kick.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Assndrop's belly button to the back.
Austin avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Austin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assndrop backs up against the ropes.
Assndrop blocks a head kick by Austin.
Assndrop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Austin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landon Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin feints a jab promting Assndrop to slip. Austin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Assndrop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Landon Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a big head kick that sends Assndrop to the canvas! Austin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Austin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Benedetti (ranked 5096 p4p, 4762 weight class) and Koos Van Asch (ranked 561 p4p, 536 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti lands a big right hand that sends Van Asch crashing to the mat! Benedetti stays standing though and waves Van Asch back to his feet!
 Van Asch is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
and Benedetti counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Asch! He's just covering up as Benedetti starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Benedetti!
Rafael Benedetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Martin (ranked 4670 p4p, 5093 weight class) and Garbis Topalian (ranked 530 p4p, 562 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Garbis Topalian!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonah Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topalian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martin to the ground. Topalian is now in Martin's guard.
Topalian is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Topalian content to stall in guard here.
Topalian pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Topalian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Topalian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topalian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Topalian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin really wants to buck Topalian off and get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling from the full mount.
Martin is trying to escape the mount but Topalian keeps good control and instead manages to take Martin's back.
Topalian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martin's body.
Topalian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Martin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topalian controlling the position well here. Martin rolled but Topalian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More stalling from Topalian.
Martin trying to get back to his feet but Topalian is in full control for now.
Topalian really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Topalian.
Martin trying to get back to his feet but Topalian is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Martin right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Topalian might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Topalian is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garbis Topalian 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.
Topalian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Topalian slips under a jab.
Martin takes a swing at Topalian's ribcage but misses.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Topalian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Topalian slips a straight right by Martin.
Topalian blocks a jab.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Topalian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Topalian counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian slips a jab from Martin.
A jab from Martin misses.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Topalian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin swings for the body but Topalian moves out of range.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Topalian's shoulder, as Topalian tries to avoid the shot.
Topalian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin misses the jab.
Jonah Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin gets tackled into the ropes by Topalian. Topalian maintains the clinch.
Topalian pulls guard successfully.
Topalian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garbis Topalian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Topalian has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Topalian is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martin wants to stand up but Topalian is controlling him.
Topalian passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Topalian stalling.
Topalian with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Topalian works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topalian controlling the pace for now.
Martin is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Topalian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topalian won't let Martin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Topalian takes Martin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Martin is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin trying to get back to his feet but Topalian is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garbis Topalian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Topalian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Topalian counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Topalian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Topalian staying out of range there.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Topalian counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Topalian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Topalian is just out of range.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Topalian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Topalian prevents Martin from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Topalian manages to move to mount!
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin really wants to buck Topalian off and get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Topalian won't let Martin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Topalian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Topalian the control monster continue. Boring.
You get the feeling that Martin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topalian controlling the position easily from mount.
Martin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Topalian controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Topalian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonah Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garbis Topalian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Topalian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garbis Topalian!
Garbis Topalian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zhdanov (ranked 4889 p4p, 5097 weight class) and Agolave Hau (ranked 176 p4p, 87 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Zhdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Agolave Hau!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hau lands a head kick. Zhdanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Hau avoids the body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hau counters with a low kick, right behind Zhdanov 's knee.
Zhdanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hau lands a big head kick that sends Zhdanov tumbling to the mat! Hau takes a step backwards and waves Zhdanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov drops his hands momentarily and Hau needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zhdanov just on the top of the head. Zhdanov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zhdanov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Agolave Hau!
Our winner, Agolave Hau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bennett (ranked 4763 p4p, 4860 weight class) and Nico Rusakko (ranked 74 p4p, 80 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Rusakko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusakko connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
That kick from Bennett tenderised Rusakko's leg. Rusakko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett throws a head kick that Rusakko semi-blocks.
 It looks like Nico Rusakko has been cut.
Rusakko cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rusakko digs a good hook to Bennett's body.
Bennett thows a leg kick but Rusakko checks it
and Rusakko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rusakko lands with a good body shot.
Rusakko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rusakko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nico Rusakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rusakko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusakko cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Rusakko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rusakko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rusakko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Rusakko - just one landing.
Bennett seems to be stalking Rusakko here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rusakko drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gage Bennett!
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